NCsoft and ArenaNet announce Guild Wars Beyond, an epic in-game event to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Guild Wars that also lays the groundwork for the upcoming release of Guild Wars 2, their online action/RPG sequel. Guild Wars Beyond is described as "an ongoing campaign that expands upon the Guild Wars storyline by focusing on key characters and events that are destined to make history leading up to Guild Wars 2." The first such event will be the War in Kryta, which "sweeps players up in a savage struggle between the oppressive White Mantle zealots and the Shining Blade rebels for the fate of Kryta." Word is: "Guild Wars Beyond allows players to experience the War in Kryta from the very beginning to its fateful finale through an intriguing viral campaign, a website that enhances the storyline, and with gripping new in-game content. They’ll join the battle for Kryta by participating in exciting quests, taking part in decisive battles, and by purchasing the new White Mantle and Shining Blade costumes for their character. Guild Wars players will literally take part in history, as the War in Kryta has a profound effect on the world of Guild Wars 2."