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Guild Wars 3 is coming, and it promises "a modern evolution of the MMO"
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, described as a 'modern evolution of the MMO,' at Summer Game Fest. The game will feature a momentum-based movement system and will be released on PC and PlayStation 5, with a beta planned for Fall 2027. The announcement follows recent domain updates and cryptic social media posts from the developer.
Guild Wars 3 Officially Revealed, Beta Starts Fall 2027 for ArenaNet's Next MMORPG
ArenaNet has officially revealed Guild Wars 3, their next MMORPG, with a trailer shown at Summer Game Fest. A beta for the game is scheduled to begin in Fall 2027, and it will be available on PC and PlayStation 5.
After 14 years, Guild Wars 3 is finally coming as "a modern evolution of the MMO" – and its beta opens…
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, a modern evolution of the MMORPG genre, during Summer Game Fest. The game is set over a thousand years before the original Guild Wars and will feature deep character customization and skill-building gameplay. A beta is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027, with sign-ups available now.
ArenaNet announces Guild Wars 3, promising 'an entirely new type of MMO experience'
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, an entirely new MMORPG experience set over a thousand years before the original Guild Wars in the Tyrian region of Orr. Studio head Colin Johanson stated the game aims to push the genre forward with innovative features, including a unique movement system and player-controlled spirits called Seekers. While no release date is set, a beta is planned for fall 2027.
Guild Wars 3 announced at Summer Game Fest, beta releasing in Fall 2027
ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3 at Summer Game Fest, with a beta scheduled for Fall 2027. The MMORPG is described as an evolution of the genre, featuring new combat mechanics and open-world exploration. This announcement follows a period of increased marketing and hiring at ArenaNet, the developer behind the popular Guild Wars 2.
Guild Wars 3 has been revealed with a gorgeous trailer
ArenaNet has officially revealed Guild Wars 3, with a trailer shown at Summer Game Fest. The announcement comes nearly 14 years after the release of Guild Wars 2. A beta is planned for late 2027, with the full game expected later for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Guild Wars 3 announced
NCSOFT and ArenaNet have announced Guild Wars 3, the next installment in the MMORPG series, currently in development for Windows PC and PlayStation 5. Guild Wars 3 Game Director Colin Johanson stated the game aims to push the MMORPG genre forward with innovative experiences. Set over a thousand years before the original game, players will become Vaelwardens protecting the land of Orr and its spirits, featuring deep character customization and a combat system designed for both controller and keyboard.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements, including Resident Evil: Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, and a new Cuphead game. Fumito Ueda's GenAtlas, a new Mortal Shell sequel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin were also revealed. The event also featured updates and release dates for titles like Stranger Than Heaven, Palworld, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with a surprise appearance by Tifa in Street Fighter 6.
Summer Game Fest Live 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
Summer Game Fest Live 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers. Highlights included reveals for Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, Alien Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several studios also debuted new titles and updates for existing franchises, covering a wide range of genres.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of new game announcements and trailers, including Resident Evil Veronica remake, Alien: Isolation 2, genAtlas, Stranger Than Heaven, and the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7: Revelation. Several developers also revealed new projects, such as PlatinumGames' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and RGG Studio's Virtua Fighter: Crossroads. The event also featured updates on existing titles like Palworld and Fortnite, alongside reveals for new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Monster Hunter.
Summer Game Fest 2026 everything announced for pc so far – and a few rumours thrown in for good measure
Summer Game Fest 2026 is set to feature numerous game announcements, with a focus on PC titles. Confirmed reveals include gameplay for Star Wars: Zero Company, a new trailer for Maverick Games' Clutch, and an update for Among Us. Rumors suggest potential announcements for Guild Wars 3, an expansion for The Witcher 3, and Persona 6.
Guild Wars 3 Summer Game Fest rumors start flying thanks to a sudden web domain update: "WE WAITED 10,000…
A recent update to the Guild Wars 3 domain name has fueled rumors about the potential announcement of the MMORPG, possibly at the Summer Game Fest. While the domain has existed since 2004, its recent backend activity and the timing coinciding with major gaming events have sparked speculation among fans and media. Developer ArenaNet is expected to reveal something during the showcase.
How to watch Summer Game Fest 2026 from the UK and what games will be shown
Summer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5th at 10 PM BST in the UK, running for two hours. The showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will feature gameplay trailers for confirmed titles like Star Wars Zero Company and updates on Fortnite and Among Us. Rumors suggest potential reveals for Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake and a new Hot Wheels game.
Guild Wars 3 reveal speculation ramps up a notch as domain digging unearths a recently updated website
Speculation about a Guild Wars 3 reveal has intensified following updates to the guildwars3.com domain, which is registered to NC Corporation and now uses Amazon Web Services servers, similar to Guild Wars 2. ArenaNet has also been posting cryptic teasers on social media, further fueling rumors of an announcement at the Summer Game Fest.
Summer Game Fest 2026 live report - all the news and announcements from Geoff Keighley's E3 but not E3 showcase
Summer Game Fest 2026 is set to feature a two-hour showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley, promising to reveal the future of video games. Expected announcements include Star Wars: Zero Company, a new Crazy Taxi game, and potential reveals for Guild Wars 3, Persona 6, and Mass Effect 5. The event will cover news and announcements live, with a YouTube stream starting earlier.
Guild Wars 2 kicks off the Dragon Bash festival
Guild Wars 2 has launched its annual Dragon Bash festival, featuring activities like the Dragon Arena, Dragon Bash Rally, and Moa Race. Players can earn rewards such as the Bear-Blessed Visage, Icebone weapon set, and last year's Raven weapons. The festival, along with Summer Game Fest, will run until June 21st, offering boosts to experience gain and magic find.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 567: One… billion… dollars!
The Massively OP Podcast episode 567 covers Star Citizen's crowdfunding milestone, the shutdown of Destiny 2 and Closers Online, a mobile client for Guild Wars, and subscription cost increases for The Lord of the Rings Online. The hosts also discuss upcoming expansions for Dungeons & Dragons Online and Throne and Liberty, and Camelot Unchained entering early access.
Avtäcks Guild Wars 3 på fredag?
ArenaNet has teased a new Guild Wars announcement set for June 5, 2026, coinciding with the Summer Game Fest. While the teaser suggests a potential reveal for Guild Wars 3, speculation also includes a remake or a Guild Wars 2 expansion. Ncsoft, ArenaNet's parent company, previously mentioned work on Guild Wars 3.
ArenaNet has opened a Guild Wars franchise Discord – and no, it’s not killing the Guild Wars 2 forums
ArenaNet has launched an official Discord server for the Guild Wars franchise, aiming to create a unified community space for fans of both Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2. The company assures players that the Guild Wars 2 forums will remain active, despite the introduction of the new Discord server.
Guild Wars 3 rumors swirl after cryptic ArenaNet posts: "Big things in the games industry are brewing"
ArenaNet has posted cryptic messages on social media, fueling speculation about a potential Guild Wars 3 announcement at Summer Game Fest. The developer is also hiring for an unannounced project utilizing Unreal Engine 5, further suggesting significant new developments beyond Guild Wars 2 and the original Guild Wars.
