Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns
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Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 561 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 521 fps | 417 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 467 fps | 374 fps | 299 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 414 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 180 fps | 146 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 227 fps | 182 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 207 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 187 fps | 150 fps | 120 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 160 fps | 128 fps | 103 fps | 83 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 116 fps | 93 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 421 fps | 337 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 351 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 331 fps | 264 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 311 fps | 248 fps | 199 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 210 fps | 168 fps | 135 fps | 109 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 185 fps | 148 fps | 119 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 224 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 208 fps | 167 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 187 fps | 150 fps | 120 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 176 fps | 141 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 131 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 112 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 99 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 91 fps | 73 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 75 fps | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps |
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About
"Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns," released in 2015, is the first expansion for the acclaimed MMORPG, Guild Wars 2. Set in the lush and vibrant Maguuma Jungle, players embark on a journey filled with new challenges, ancient civilizations, and a wealth of adventures. Notable for introducing the Revenant profession, which channels legends from the Mists, this expansion also features an account-wide mastery system and elite specializations that enhance character progression and gameplay.
In terms of PC performance, "Heart of Thorns" is relatively accessible but does benefit from a decent setup to achieve smoother FPS. To run the game effectively at respectable graphics settings, a minimum of 8 GB of RAM and an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score of approximately 5615 is recommended. Players can expect solid performance on mid-range GPUs, allowing for an enjoyable experience without extreme hardware demands.
Should you play it? With a score of 79/100, "Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns" offers a rich gameplay experience that is both engaging for veterans and newcomers alike. If you're a fan of MMORPGs and enjoy exploring expansive worlds filled with content, this expansion is definitely worth considering.
Performance profile
Released in October 2015, Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
The story of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns takes place in the Heart of Maguuma, the deep jungle where Pact forces crashed on their way to confront the Elder Dragon Mordremoth. Discover the secrets of the Maguuma Jungle, meet the new cultures and races who live there, and explore the vastly vertical maps as you progress your characters through this new region. The jungle dragon, Mordremoth, is one of six Elder Dragons that threaten all life on Tyria with their corrupting influence and insatiable hunger for magic. Twisted by Mordremoth, the sylvari Scarlet Briar devastated the city of Lion's Arch and disrupted a magical ley line, awakening the dragon. Now it begins to send its minions, the Mordrem, forth to establish its hold on Tyria—and to bring the sylvari race under its control. You'll journey through four of the largest, most diverse and replayable maps ever built in the world of Guild Wars; maps in Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns are designed as three-dimensional volumes rather than traditional flat planes. You'll have more to explore as you travel through the jungle biomes, from the canopy heights to the jungle floor and deep below into the jungle roots.