Another Former Guild Wars 2 Developer Returns To Work On The Game
Over the past year, a number of key Guild Wars 2 developers announced their departure from ArenaNet and the game, including the studio’s President and GW2 Executive Producer Mike O’Brien. Today, former Content Designer Matthew Medina returns to ArenaNet as Senior Content Designer for GW2.
From what I'm seeing from my timeline, many of us are in serious need of some good news right now, and I have some to share so let's go!
I'm excited to reveal that I've accepted a position to return to Arenanet as a senior content designer! pic.twitter.com/wSjNmFyGnL
— Matthew Medina (@barefootmatthew) March 14, 2020
“First off, thanks to yesterday's announcement, I can now say that the existence of a third expansion for Guild Wars 2 (and the specifics of said expansion, which Arenanet teased so wonderfully) was a significant factor in my decision to return,” added Medina. “In both discussions with my former co-workers & watching with interest as a player, it's very clear that the future of the studio & the Guild Wars franchise are markedly better today than how things looked a year ago. [. . .] I can't wait to return to Tyria with fresh eyes & resilient purpose!”
Last month, ArenaNet also welcomed back Ben Arnold as GW2’s new Senior Gameplay Programmer. According to MassivelyOP, there’s also been reports that VP for Global Marketing Mike Silbowitz and Game Director Mike Zadorojny have decided to jump ship. We’re still waiting on official confirmation.
By the way, just a reminder that the Visions of the Past: Steel and Fire episode is due to launch tomorrow. Check out the official update trailer below.
