ArenaNet

ArenaNet, LLC is an American video game developer based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2000 by former Blizzard Entertainment veterans Mike O'Brien, Patrick Wyatt, and Jeff Strain, the company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of NCSoft since its acquisition in 2002. ArenaNet is renowned for its *Guild Wars* series, which includes popular titles such as *Guild Wars* (2005), *Guild Wars: Factions* (2006), *Guild Wars: Nightfall* (2006), and *Guild Wars 2* (2012). The company focuses on developing and supporting online multiplayer games, emphasizing innovative gameplay, rich storytelling, and community engagement. With a dedicated workforce of over 300 employees, ArenaNet continues to attract a global audience of MMORPG enthusiasts, generating significant revenue in the gaming industry.

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Computer Games Bellevue, United States Founded 2000 ~289 employees

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Employees
289
+1.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$346K
Revenue ~$100M
12-month attrition
3.7%
Tech: 2%
H1B filings, FY2025
3
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

ArenaNet went from 257 employees in Jul 2023 to 289 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 11 people joined, 2 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other151
Engineering60
Design53
Operations9
Marketing6
HR4
Success3
Sales2

Salaries at ArenaNet

All salaries

3 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering5
Design1
Historical LCA Filings
2025
3
2024
3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 3 filings.

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ArenaNet FAQ

How many employees does ArenaNet have?

ArenaNet has about 289 employees, up 1.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does ArenaNet sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. ArenaNet filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is ArenaNet's revenue per employee?

ArenaNet makes about $346K in revenue per employee, based on $100M annual revenue and 289 employees.

How much does ArenaNet pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for ArenaNet in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the ArenaNet salaries page. See ArenaNet salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.