Overview
- ArenaNet revealed Guild Wars 3 during Summer Game Fest on Friday, confirming the next mainline entry in the franchise and posting an official site and storefront pages.
- The studio says the game is a prequel set over a thousand years before the originals in the Tyrian region of Orr and centers on nature-linked Vael spirits and a player Seeker mount.
- ArenaNet describes combat that rewards positioning and momentum, with systems built to play well on both controllers and keyboards to equalize console and PC play.
- A closed beta window is scheduled for fall 2027 and players can wishlist on Steam or sign up at GuildWars3.com, while final release date, pricing, and many gameplay details remain unannounced.
- The announcement follows weeks of community sleuthing over a June 5 domain update and years of ArenaNet hiring and franchise activity, and the console launch could broaden the series’ audience and influence future MMO design choices.