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Game Update Notes 2026-02-05

Update, February 5, 2026 We have two updates today. One is a skill update and the other is that we are going to start rolling out the Steam-based in-game store. The first is a special surprise. As some of you know, as a…

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changedUpdate, February 5, 2026We have two updates today. One is a skill update and the other is that we are going to start rolling out the Steam-based in-game store.

changedUpdate, February 5, 2026The first is a special surprise. As some of you know, as a studio we've avoided skill balance updates because doing a good job takes a lot of time, concentration, and knowledge of the complete database of skills.

changedUpdate, February 5, 2026It turns out a former ArenaNet staff member, Isaiah Cartwright, still had all the knowledge in his head to make balance changes, and, on his own initiative, volunteered to do a balance pass for us! Our strategy was to data mine the least popular skills and improve many of them which increases the number of viable skill options. That way the main ‘meta’ of the game remains the same (well, mostly) and the net effect is that the game has more useful skills. Richard Foge partnered on this update to help roll it out. Here are the details:

changedWarriorRage of the Ntouka - Effect duration reduced to 8 seconds, reduced recharge on adrenal skills to 3 seconds.

changedWarrior"I meant to do that" - Adrenaline gain upper end increased to 1..6.

changedWarrior"You will die!" - Target health threshold increased to 90%.

Update, February 5, 2026

We have two updates today. One is a skill update and the other is that we are going to start rolling out the Steam-based in-game store.

The first is a special surprise. As some of you know, as a studio we've avoided skill balance updates because doing a good job takes a lot of time, concentration, and knowledge of the complete database of skills.

It turns out a former ArenaNet staff member, Isaiah Cartwright, still had all the knowledge in his head to make balance changes, and, on his own initiative, volunteered to do a balance pass for us! Our strategy was to data mine the least popular skills and improve many of them which increases the number of viable skill options. That way the main ‘meta’ of the game remains the same (well, mostly) and the net effect is that the game has more useful skills. Richard Foge partnered on this update to help roll it out. Here are the details:

Balance pass - February 2026

Warrior

CosmeticRage of the NtoukaEffect duration reduced to 8 seconds, reduced recharge on adrenal skills to 3 seconds.
Cosmetic"I meant to do that"Adrenaline gain upper end increased to 1..6.
Cosmetic"You will die!"Target health threshold increased to 90%.
CosmeticHeadbuttReduced recharge to 15 seconds, daze changed to flat 5 seconds.
CosmeticCharging StrikeIncreased upper bounds of next successful melee hit damage to 10..90.

Ranger

Spirit changes
- CosmeticWinterCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticEdge of ExtinctionCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticGreater ConflagrationCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticFertile SeasonCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 15-90s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticSymbiosisCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticPredatory SeasonCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticFrozen SoilCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticHigh WindsCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticMuddy TerrainCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticLacerateCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s.
- CosmeticEquinoxCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s.
- CosmeticTranquilityCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-120, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticConflagrationCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticFamineCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180.
- CosmeticBramblesCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-240s.
- CosmeticToxicityCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticQuicksandCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticRoaring WindsCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180s
- CosmeticInfuriating HeatCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-120s, range increased to 3500.
- CosmeticPestilenceCast time 3s, duration upper bounds increased to 30-180s, range increased to 3500.
CosmeticFamineIncreased damage for running out of energy to 20..70.
CosmeticSplinter ShotIncreased range of the block effect to "in the area".
CosmeticPracticed StanceIncreased upper bounds of Preparations duration increase to 30..300%
CosmeticMarksman's WagerReduced cast

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Steam News / 5 February 2026

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