GuildWars2.com has details on Spirit Vale, a new update coming to Guild Wars 2 on November 17th, adding raids, among other things, to ArenaNet's MMORPG sequel. In addition to these 10-player raids, the new version will also bring an enhanced squad UI, a new zone, and legendary rewards. Word is:

Spirit Vale represents the first of three raid wings that will ultimately form the first full raid in Guild Wars 2, introducing a new style of challenging content. Raids in Heart of Thorns will be unlike anything players have experienced before, as 10-player challenges designed to deliver epic encounters and rich rewards for skilled players, and with game play rooted in everything that sets Guild Wars 2 apart from other MMOs.