Guild Wars 2 WvW Restructuring Update: Good Team Results, Balance Issues Noted

The Guild Wars 2 team provided a World versus World (WvW) restructuring status update after the latest team placement period. This update revealed both successes and challenges in the ongoing process.

Launch Success and Initial Issues

The launch of the world restructuring went well overall. However, there were a few issues during the reset, especially in the newly created tiers. These problems prevented access to some of the WvW maps. The team quickly identified and resolved the issue, ensuring access to the maps. They also plan to implement a more permanent fix in the future.

The team placement aspect was a significant part of this restructuring. Most players ended up where they intended, which was a notable success. Nonetheless, some issues arose. One major placement bug has already been fixed, but other issues were caused by human errors, such as missing deadlines or selecting the wrong guild.

Team Creation and Balance Challenges

Team creation generally worked as expected. Most teams posted similar numbers in war score, player hours, and victory points. However, some teams were unbalanced, leading to unfair matchups. The team plans to adjust the algorithm by the end of the month to address these balance issues.

Another challenge related to time zone population balance. Large guilds with members playing during off-hours had their data skewed by averages. This affected the overall balance. The team is working on a solution but advises players experiencing these issues to consider joining smaller guilds temporarily.

Work on Guild Wars 2 WvW restructuring will continue, and the latest update is informative for players looking to join, especially those who play during lower population times.