Shadow Of The Mad King Returns To Guild Wars 2 With An Easy-Mode Version Of The Tower Puzzle

Shadow of the Mad King is back and live in Guild Wars 2 for 2023. There's a new version of the Mad King's Clock Tower, and plenty of ghoulish goodies to obtain.

The new variant of the MMORPG's Mad King's clock tower that should be a bit easier for those who struggle with it every year. The more leisurely version comes with its own set of achievements and existing achievements have been updated to reflect which version you have completed. Atop the Mad King's clock tower, you will find a craftsraven who will help you craft four Paper Bag Helm skins.

Lion's Arch will be transformed with scary decorations for the event, and every two hours Mad King Thorn will show up to play a game with Guild Wars 2 players.

The Mad King's Labyrinth is always a popular farming spot as players wind through the maze and trick-or-treat at haunted doors. You can also take your mounts for a spin on the Mad King's raceway.

Along the way you'll be collecting trick-or-treat bags full of goodies, with Candy Corn being the currency you can use to trade for minis, armor skins, recipes, and more.

It all begins today and runs through November 7th in Guild Wars 2.