Guild Wars 2’s Latest Expansion Embraces a Mature Tone, Influenced by Elden Ring and Dungeons and Dragons

The narrative approach in “Secrets of the Obscure” takes inspiration from Dark Souls and Elden Ring, with an emphasis on visual storytelling and environmental storytelling. The game aims to strike a balance between character-driven drama and history-driven drama, bringing a more mature voice to the story while still maintaining moments of levity.