New Assassin Class Revealed for Guild Wars - 16.11.05

Fans of ArenaNet's subscription-free MMORPG Guild Wars have gotten the first details of what's to come in a major expansion to the game, due to be released next year.

In a feature in the latest issue of Play Magazine, the new class of Assassin has been revealed, along with a piece of concept art and a detailed narrative which offers the first glimpse into the background and abilities of the class:

Introducing Nika, your world-exclusive first look at Guild Wars' next major character profession: the Assassin. With Guild Wars surging past one million registered users in later '05, NCsoft and ArenaNet have a certified smash online hit. Set to debut in the game's massive 2006 expansion, the Assassin profession will add thrilling stealth and combat techniques to Guild Wars' dynamic online gameplay. Nika will represent the assassin in the games popular ongoing storyline and we have another exclusive for Guild Wars fans: the first official guild wars lore for Nika the Assassin, plucked from the pages of the next chapter.

CONFIRMED 1st New Class Information from Ch. 2: The Assassin

The expansion pack is currently known by it's working title of Guild Wars Chapter 2, and is due to continue the storyline of the game as well as offer new regions to explore, new missions, monsters, skills and quests.

Thanks, Flea

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