ArenaNet responds to fan outrage over Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns prices

ArenaNet has responded to fan criticism regarding the way Guild Wars 2 expansion Heart of Thorns was priced. Throughout last week, large parts of the Guild Wars 2 community responded negatively to the way ArenaNet priced upcoming Guild Wars 2 expansion Heart of Thorns. The furore was mostly to do with the fact that there was no cheap upgrade option for existing owners of the base game. Today, the developer has announced a new refund policy as well as veteran rewards in an effort to placate the masses. "For our long-standing fans and loyal players, we would like to say thank you and show our appreciation. For all players who registered the core Guild Wars 2 game prior to January 23, 2015 and who upgrade their account by pre-purchasing and registering any Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns edition before its launch, we will add one additional character slot to your Guild Wars 2 account," reads the new blog post.www.gmfifa.com The developer said that the FAQ change was made in good faith, as it only wanted to clarify that Heart of Thorns is not a standalone expansion.