Hellgate: London Celebrates Guy Fawkes Day

Flagship Studios brought their servers down this morning to load new content in honor of Guy Fawkes Day for Hellgate: London exclusively for subscribers.

For those gamers that haven’t read or seen V for Vendetta, Guy Fawkes Day, still celebrated in England on November 5, is held in remembrance of Guy Fawkes’ failure to assassinate King James I in what became known as the Gunpowder Plot. The special event kicked off today and will run from November 5 through November 11. The celebration shares themes with Halloween and All Hallows Eve celebrated in other parts of the world.

While all players will now be able to enter Elite Mode for a more challenging game experience, subscribers can expect to be treated to Guy Fawkes Themed quests and content.

Nemo ~ Master of Festivities

Everyone’s favorite profane master of themed events has moved to Templar Base and has several surprises for adventurous souls.

Guy Fawkes Quests

There are bigger Demons out there, and perhaps they’re being drawn to the flames that erupt on Bonfire Night. Track down a series of named monstrosities and explore new areas as you seek to keep these explosive horrors at bay.

Bonfire Nightmares

Increased Demonic activity and the explosive nature of the times have made parts of the city even more fiery than usual. Keep an eye out for these rare locations.

Grenades

What would this celebration be without explosions? Lots of explosions… So many, in fact, that everyone can get in on the fun of hurling the Marksman’s staple – Grenades. Now, imagine what else you could do with them.

Guy Fawkes Recipes

Making things is a big part of remembering Guy Fawkes for the survivors of London’s fall. The ingenuity of Guy Fawkes is represented in the numerous recipes and schematics that crop up during this themed timeframe.

Guy Fawkes Treats

Bonfire Toffee, Toffee Apples, Baked Potatoes – all of the expected foodstuffs (and more) to keep winter’s chill at bay and bolster characters with a wide variety of beneficial boosts.

Fawkes’ Flameguards

Handling explosives can be tricky, so you’ll want to make sure to find the right pair of gloves to keep your hands safe and sound.

The Legacy of Guy Fawkes

The Techsmiths have been busier than usual, so you’ll never know when gear might drop that is thematically bound to the festivities.

via Hellgate: London Underground