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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.
Guild Wars teaser has fans hyped up about a potential Guild Wars 3 announcement, and ArenaNet isn't outright…
ArenaNet has released a cryptic teaser hinting at a major announcement during Summer Game Fest on June 5th, 2026, leading to speculation about a potential Guild Wars 3. The teaser was posted across both Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 accounts, and the company's "no comment" response has fueled fan excitement for something beyond a typical expansion.
Guild Wars 2 studio ArenaNet is teasing the reveal of… something… at Summer Game Fest 2026
ArenaNet, the studio behind Guild Wars 2, is teasing an announcement for Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026. While the exact nature of the reveal is unknown, speculation points towards Guild Wars 3, a title previously confirmed to be in development by parent company NCsoft. Other possibilities include a new Guild Wars 2 expansion or content for Guild Wars Reforged.
Guild Wars Reforged opens mobile UI testing for all, sends Reforged mode into beta with title revisions
ArenaNet has opened mobile UI testing for Guild Wars Reforged, with a full launch targeted for June 24th, and the Reforged mode is now in beta and default for new characters. The studio has also decided against marking titles earned in Reforged mode to avoid discouraging veteran players, instead introducing a 'Veteran mode' to preserve the classic experience.
Guild Wars Reforged Soft Launches for Mobile Devices - GameHaunt
Guild Wars Reforged has soft-launched on iOS and Android devices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines as a free-to-play MMORPG. Developed by ArenaNet and co-developed by 2weeks, the mobile version offers full cross-progression with PC accounts and a one-time $6.99 purchase to remove ads and unlock social features.
Guild Wars Reforged has soft-launched its mobile port early in a handful of regions
ArenaNet has soft-launched the mobile port of Guild Wars on Android and iOS in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Canada. Players can log in with existing accounts if they own the game, while new players can access a free version of the base game with limitations. The developers are seeking feedback on the new mobile renderer and HUD.
Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2’s Visions of Eternity update The Only Way is here
The latest Guild Wars 2 update, 'The Only Way,' introduces the new zone Eternity's Garden within the Visions of Eternity expansion. This update features a new meta-event, the Swiftwing Raptor mount skin as a rare drop, the Forge Guard's armor and weapon set, a new otter pet for Rangers, and two new legendary accessories: Stella Radians for PvE and Strife Unending for WvW. Additionally, the wardrobe system has been refined with a new travel section and improved gear transmutation options.
Guild Wars 2 formally reveals The Only Way’s new zone, Eternity’s Garden, coming May 12
ArenaNet has revealed details for the next update in Guild Wars 2: Visions of the End, titled The Only Way, which will introduce the new zone Eternity's Garden on May 12. This update continues the story following the Commander's investigation into the Inquest leader Vloxx. It will also feature new mastery tiers, relics, legendary items, and updates to the Wizard's Vault.
Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Update ‘The Only Way’ Launches Next Tuesday
ArenaNet announced that the Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity update, 'The Only Way,' will launch on Tuesday, May 12. This update introduces a new map called 'Eternity's Garden,' continues the expansion's story, and adds new masteries, relics, and rewards. Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is available for $24.99 on Steam and the official Guild Wars 2 website.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
Guild Wars 2 has begun teasing Visions of Eternity’s The Only Way, launching May 12
ArenaNet has begun teasing "The Only Way," the next part of the Guild Wars 2 expansion Visions of Eternity, set to launch on May 12th. The content will focus on mapping and story, with influencers sharing glimpses of a new map, a jumping puzzle, and a potential otter Ranger pet. A spoiler-filled recap video confirmed the name and release date for this quarterly patch.
Guild Wars Reforged’s latest patch brings a new dungeon and ghost hero to Post-Searing Tyria
Guild Wars Reforged has received a new content update, adding the Forsaken Tunnels dungeon to Post-Searing Tyria, accessible to players in Reforged mode. Completing the dungeon unlocks the Ghost of Althea as a hero. The update also includes skill balancing tweaks as part of the game's 21st anniversary celebration, which runs until May 6th.
ArenaNet is actually launching classic Guild Wars Reforged on mobile – with crossprogression
ArenaNet is launching the classic MMORPG Guild Wars Reforged on iOS and Android devices this summer, featuring optimized controls and UI. The game will offer a free ad-supported version of the original Prophecies campaign, with expansions available for purchase. Existing owners can log in with their ArenaNet accounts to sync characters and progress across PC and mobile platforms without additional cost.