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https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/get-ready-for-the-guild-wars-2-path-of-fire-preview-weekend/
Hello lapsed, current, and new players! This weekend starts the first of two weekends for Guild Wars 2's Path of Fire expansion preview.
WHO CAN PLAY?
Anyone! As long as you have an account in good standing, OR EVEN A FREE ACCOUNT, you can test out the new maps in the Crystal Desert along with the first mount you get access to, the Raptor!
WHEN DOES IT START?
Presumably at 12 PM PST / 3 PM PST on Friday, August 11, through Sunday, August 13 for the first event, and Friday, August 18 through Sunday August 20 on the second event.
WHAT CAN I DO ON THE FIRST PREVIEW EVENT?
You can make a Level 80 character of any profession (Guardian, Revenant, Elementalist, Necromancer, Warrior, Mesmer, Thief, Engineer, Ranger) and run around Amnoon Oasis and the Crystal Desert in the first story section and explore the HUGE first map of Path of Fire.
MOUNTS!
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WHAT ABOUT THE SECOND EVENT?
The second event is ALL about trying out the new second set of ELITE SPECIALIZATIONS (which are like class changing in other RPGs) that will change the way you play your favorite profession. You'll be able to use them not in the new map, but instead to test their mettle in PVP tournaments and matches all throughout the weekend so you can put them through their paces!
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I LOVE IT. HOW DO I UPGRADE TO FULL CLIENT OR PRE-ORDER?
Right here lad: https://buy.guildwars2.com/
There's a combo that will get you Heart of Thorns and Path of Fire for $50.
Oh did I mention? THE BASE GAME IS FREE!
DO YOU HAVE A GAF COMMUNITY THREAD?
Boy do we ever! http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=245848998
And we'll be putting up a new thread for Path of Fire when it launches on Sept. 22!
See you in Tyria!