The original Guild Wars featured addictive player versus player combat and gorgeous scenery to explore (with our guilds, of course). That was years ago, and PC users have begged for a sequel. Thankfully, ArenaNet and NCsoft listened, and the beautiful Guild Wars 2 is on the way.

To whet everyone's appetites, both parties released a new trailer that highlights the five player races as well as key characters from Destiny's Edge, a renowned group famous across all of Tyria.

These warriors include (descriptions from NCsoft):

Logan Thackeray: Captain Logan Thackeray is a commander in the Seraph guard of Divinity's Reach, defender of the last human kingdom. When danger threatens, Logan faces it with the determination of a man who knows that he is the only thing standing between all that he loves... and its utter destruction.

Rytlock Brimstone: This ruthless charr warrior has risen quickly through the ranks of the Blood Legion to become a Tribune of great renown. He stands foremost among the charr of the Black Citadel, carrying a sword of fire and leading their armies to greatness.

Eir Stegalkin: Eir is a norn hero and tactician of great renown. There are those who call her a visionary, who say she speaks to the Spirits of the Wild. With her companion wolf, Garm, Eir roams the icy Shiverpeaks, bow and blade in hand, searching for meaning in the snow's silence.

Zojja: The foremost apprentice of the venerable asura inventor Snaff, Zojja seeks to live up to her mentor's legacy. Zojja's intellect is unrivaled even by members of the Arcane Council of Rata Sum, and her ability to multitask across a spectrum of disciplines inspires awe and jealousy among her fellow asura.

Caithe: Her blades are as swift as a blooded sunset, her movement as silent as the fall of night. Caithe was among the first sylvari to step upon the earth of Tyria, but where the others turned toward the sun, she sought shadow. She has never been afraid to gaze into darkness, or to seek truths that others fear.

In addition, the trailer shows off some of the game's locales, including Divinity's Reach, The Black Citadel and Rata Sum. Enjoy.

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