Guild Wars 2 VS World of Warcraft

Compare Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft side by side. See how they compare in terms of player count, popularity, active users, and community size.


Game status

Active

The Guild Wars 2 game status is active.

Active

The World of Warcraft game status is active.

Estimated daily players

Estimated Daily Players

250 thousand

We estimate that Guild Wars 2 has currently approximately 250k players daily.

Guild Wars 2, released in 2012, has maintained a strong player base due to regular updates and expansions, appealing to both new and returning players. Its established community and ongoing support contribute to a healthy daily active player count.

Estimated Daily Players

800 thousand

We estimate that World of Warcraft has currently approximately 800k players daily.

World of Warcraft is a long-standing MMO with a dedicated player base, consistently supported by expansions and updates. Despite being over 18 years old, it maintains a high level of engagement, especially during new content releases.

Game age

13 years ago

Guild Wars 2 was released on August 2012 and is now 13 years old.

20 years ago

World of Warcraft was released on November 2004 and is now 20 years old.

Platforms

Guild Wars 2 runs on 2 platforms.

World of Warcraft runs on 2 platforms.

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