Guild Wars 2's upcoming Janthir Wilds expansion introduces Homesteads, a highly anticipated player housing feature. Offering unparalleled customization and accessibility, Homesteads will be available early in the expansion's storyline, launching August 20th.
A recent preview by PC Gamer revealed a robust system boasting over 300 placeable decorations at launch, with plans for 800+ by the expansion's end. These decorations, obtainable through crafting, in-game events, or the cash shop, allow for complete freedom of placement, utilizing all three axes (X, Y, and Z).
Homesteads Key Features:
- Instanced and Accessible: No auctions, plots, or fear of eviction. Homesteads are personal, instanced spaces.
- Unparalleled Customization: Enjoy full 3D placement control for decorations.
- Extensive Decoration Options: Hundreds of decorations are planned, with a continuous addition of new items.
- Interactive Elements: Gather daily resources from integrated farming, logging, and mining areas.
- Alt and Mount Display: Showcase your favorite mounts and characters (who gain a rest buff while logged out).
- Cosmetic Showcase: Display prized armor, weapons, and mount skins on dedicated racks and stables.
ArenaNet aims to deliver the most player-friendly housing system in an MMORPG, and the early preview suggests they are well on their way to achieving that goal. The ability to freely arrange decorations, combined with the convenience of an instanced system and the added bonuses of resource gathering and alt display, makes Homesteads a compelling addition to the Guild Wars 2 experience.
