Guild Wars 2 is giving away Prince Rurik's cape and more

By:Adnan Kljajic - Nem

Published: 01:09, 30 April 2020

Updated: 01:11, 30 April 2020

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ArenaNet are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original Guild Wars and the festivities expanded into the sequel as players stand to gain many freebies, a new cape among them.

Guild Wars veterans who are still sticking with Guild Wars 2 will have no problem recognising the iconic cape that was once worn by the ill-fated Prince Rurik. This particular cosmetic made its way to the newer game on the 15th birthday of the older one and players can now pick it up for free in the Gem Shop, for a limited time.

That is not the only freebie ANet are handing out though. You can check out the rest of the giveaways and their dates in the table below.

Day	Free item
Friday, 1 May 2020	5x Transmutation charge
Tuesday, 5 May 2020	Experience Booster
Friday, 8 May 2020	2x Black Lion Statuette
Tuesday, 12 May 2020	Toy Mini Egg
Friday, 15 May 2020	Communal Boost Bonfire

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Additionally, the players will be able to check out the Icebrood Saga story for free . Each episode will be free to unlock so it will remain free on all subsequent characters.

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