Guild Wars 2’s Visions of Eternity elite specialization beta launched today, then ground to a halt after widespread connectivity issues hammered ArenaNet’s servers. Players logging in this morning discovered dedicated beta character slots already flagged for the cross-format test that let even new free-to-play accounts sample all nine elite specializations arriving on October 28, 2025. Among the headline attractions are the Ranger’s Ratmancer and the Elementalist’s Galeshot.
Trouble surfaced quickly. By 8:25 p.m. Eastern the studio confirmed it had paused the beta completely while devs isolate the root cause. While the core game remains playable, existing beta toons vanished mid-session for many users. ArenaNet says fixing the problem is its highest priority and vows to extend the window once connectivity stabilizes so players can still enjoy the originally promised full week. Feedback portals on the forums remain open for now, and users are urged to wait for ArenaNet’s official timing update rather than bog down customer support tickets.
