Today ArenaNet, developer of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Guild Wars 2, announced the upcoming vinyl edition soundtrack for the game’s latest expansion, Secrets of the Obscure. This double LP set will be created by Materia Music and release in Q2 of 2024 for $39.99 (€37.95, £33) and can be pre-ordered here.
The soundtrack will feature 24 tracks composed by Maclaine Diemer, Bryan Atkinson, and others. The track selections will reflect the otherworldly nature of Secrets of the Obscure’s cross-dimensional locations and antagonists; from the Wizard’s Tower to Nayos, the Realm of Dreams, this new lineup of songs is punctuated by dark, heavy music, with pounding drums, distorted textures, and snarling vocals, all swirling together in chaotic dissonance.
Additionally, ArenaNet will be partnering with Materia Music to make the majority of the Guild Wars 2 soundtrack available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Amazon, and YouTube.
Materia Music is the world’s leading independent record label and music distributor, publisher, and rights administrator of video game music. For nearly a decade, Materia has propelled the creation and licensing of hundreds of album releases on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
“Continuing our long tradition of putting the Guild Wars 2 soundtrack on vinyl and finally releasing most of the rest of the game’s music on digital streaming platforms means fans of the game can continue to build their record library with these stunning record productions and listen to their favorite tracks wherever they want,” said Guild Wars 2 lead composer Maclaine Diemer.
“We are proud to partner with ArenaNet to elevate the musical legacy of Guild Wars 2 and spotlight the composers of such memorable themes. Bringing the music of Tyria to vinyl is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to share what else we have in store.” – Sebastian Wolff, Founder and CEO, Materia Music.
For more information about Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, please visit the official web site. For more information about Materia Music, visit their homepage.
Side A – 16:51
1 – Secrets of the Obscure – Maclaine Diemer
2 – A Fractured Horizon – Maclaine Diemer
3 – Isgarren the Curator – Jarryd Elias
4 – Strangers Masked in Shadow – Bryan Atkinson
5 – Whispers of the Misplaced – Maclaine Diemer
6 – Memories Forgotten – Maclaine Diemer
7 – The Beast Emerges – Maclaine Diemer & Bobby Rose
Side B – 18:34
1 – Amnytas in Peril – Maclaine Diemer
2 – Flesh and Fire – Bobby Brader
3 – Curious Allies – Maclaine Diemer
4 – The Kryptis – Bryan Atkinson
5 – The Wizards – Maclaine Diemer
6 – These Ancient Halls – Maclaine Diemer
7 – Courage and Regret – Bryan Atkinson
8 – Otherworldly Threats – Bobby Rose
9 – Nayos – Bryan Atkinson
Side C – 16:21
1 – Malaise – Jaimee Jimin Park
2 – Peitha’s Flame – Maclaine Diemer
3 – To Fell a King – Maclaine Diemer
4 – Eparch’s Finest – Bobby Rose & Jarryd Elias
5 – Might of the Cosmos – Michael Paraskevas
6 – An Army of Avarice – Bobby Brader
7 – The Bloodied Lord – Bryan Atkinson
8 – A Promise – Bryan Atkinson
Side D – 16:45
1 – For the Ward! – Bryan Atkinson
2 – The Realm of Dreams – Bryan Atkinson
3 – Drum of the Hunt – Bryan Atkinson
4 – Vertigo – Bryan Atkinson
5 – Maelstrom of Brawn – Bryan Atkinson
6 – From Dusk – Bryan Atkinson
7 – Marching Orders – Bryan Atkinson
8 – The King’s Paragon – Bryan Atkinson
TOTAL 1:08:32
About Guild Wars 2®
Guild Wars 2 is a visually stunning online game that offers players the epic grandeur of a massive role-playing environment combined with action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together, plus both team-based and World vs. World competitive battles. Available on Windows PC and Steam, the game is updated frequently with expansion and free content that chronicles the ongoing story of Tyria and introduces new environments and activities to explore. Yet with all these updates, the game continues the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Wars so popular. For more details, please visit www.guildwars2.com
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 and best-selling Guild Wars online role-playing games. The studio’s mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000 and it has attracted over 16 million players worldwide, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars 2 one of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time.
