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Guild Wars 3 is a video game set over a thousand years before the original Guild Wars, focusing on the human kingdom of Orr and featuring four playable species including humans, asura, and kodan. It is developed by ArenaNet and does not require playing previous Guild Wars games to understand its story.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 13, 2026
A good fit for
- Players interested in a fantasy MMORPG set in a rich lore universe with a focus on guild membership and story set in an earlier era of Tyria.
Know the limitations
- No subscription fees; expansions are sold separately, and no classes (professions) have been revealed yet.
- No release date announced; beta targeted for autumn 2027, making launch before 2028 unlikely.
What you can do
- Playing a new installment in the Guild Wars franchise set in an earlier timeline with new playable species and guild-focused gameplay.
- Participating in beta testing by signing up through the newsletter for a chance to join the beta in autumn 2027.
Features
- Playable species include humans, asura, kodan, and one unrevealed species, with no statistical advantage attached to species choice.
- Guild membership is central to the story, with the player starting in the Vaelwardens guild.
- No subscription fees and no pay-to-win model; expansions are sold separately.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- Confirmed platforms are PlayStation 5 and PC; no announcements for Xbox or Switch.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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