Gentle Reminder: Older Versions of Windows No Longer Supported After November 18, 2026
From the official forum post, Important Notice: Ending Support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1:
Hello Guild Wars community, We'd like to inform everyone that on November 18, 2026, we will end support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 for Guild Wars Reforged and Guild Wars 2. We've maintained support for these operating systems for as long as we could, but it's become increasingly difficult to sustain since Microsoft no longer provides regular security updates or technical support for them. Continuing to support them also limits our ability to update the game's technology, improve performance, and maintain compatibility with current hardware and services. What this means for you after November 18:If you're currently playing either game on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1, we strongly recommend upgrading to a supported operating system (Windows 10 or 11) before November 18, 2026 to ensure you can continue your access to our games. We understand that upgrading an operating system can be a significant change, which is why we're sharing this notice well in advance. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to improve the Guild Wars experience for everyone.
- Guild Wars Reforged and Guild Wars 2 will likely no longer function fully or launch successfully on unsupported Windows versions.
- Our Customer Support team will be unable to assist with technical issues originating on these operating systems.
- Future game updates will no longer be tested on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1.