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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.
Watch: Summer Game Fest 2026 Opening Showcase - Live!
The Summer Game Fest 2026 Opening Showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is set to begin with two hours of announcements and surprises. While specific details are scarce, Keighley has teased news for Dead By Daylight, Guild Wars 2, Star Wars: Zero Company, and Fortnite. The event will be streamed live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Massively Overthinking: What’s the next best thing to your favorite MMORPG?
The Massively OP staff discusses where players might migrate if their favorite MMORPGs were to shut down. Contributors share personal experiences of losing beloved games like City of Heroes and Star Wars Galaxies, and explore whether direct replacements are sought or if players move to different genres entirely. The consensus leans towards players finding games with familiar elements rather than exact replicas, or embracing a more transient gaming experience.
Here are some of the Pride events happening across the MMORPG and multiplayer world
Multiple MMORPGs and multiplayer games are celebrating Pride Month with in-game events, cosmetic items, and charitable donations. Titles like Wizard101, Overwatch, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft are offering special content and supporting LGBTQ+ organizations.
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.
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.
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.
The Stream Team: Daring to bash all the dragons in Guild Wars 2
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming Guild Wars 2's Dragon Bash festival live, starting at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. The stream will feature MJ participating in the festival activities in Hoelbrak. Past and future streams for other games like Dungeons & Dragons Online and AdventureQuest 3D are also mentioned.
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.
The MOP Up: Broken Ranks throws new content at you In Cold Blood
Broken Ranks has released a new content drop titled 'In Cold Blood,' which challenges level 140 players with the Monastery of the Order of the Forgotten Dawn for legendary gear. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for RIFT, The Finals, Myth of Empires: Throne, Toram, Conan Exiles Enhanced, PlanetSide 2, Guild Wars 2, DC Universe Online, World War II Online, Neverwinter, Sea of Thieves, Magic Online, and Wizard101, as well as announcements from Ankama and the confirmation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
A toast to the wild west weirdos of the MMO goldrush—from the game that unleashed pandora's lootbox, to a deeply strange mess based off a 1996 science fiction novel
This article reflects on the unique and often strange MMOs from the genre's goldrush era between 2005-2015, highlighting games like Zhengtu Online, which pioneered lootboxes, and The Matrix Online, an ambitious early example of live service elements. It contrasts these experimental titles with the more risk-averse nature of modern game development, suggesting that such creative and peculiar games are unlikely to emerge today.
WRUP: 2027 anime adaptations that will cross over with various MMORPGs edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, with a focus on MMORPGs and other titles. Players are looking forward to titles like Pokopia, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft, among others. The discussion also touches on personal anecdotes and a bonus question about pet photography.
Storyboard: The tiers of unseen places in MMORPGs
This article analyzes the concept of 'unseen places' in MMORPGs, categorizing them into three tiers: known but unseen, known of but not known, and unknown and unseen. It argues that only the 'known but unseen' areas are suitable for robust roleplaying within the game's established lore, while the other categories risk venturing into fan fiction territory.
Massively Overthinking: How much effort do you put into your MMO characters’ backstories?
The Massively OP staff discusses the varying levels of effort they put into creating backstories and personalities for their MMORPG characters. While some players craft elaborate narratives, others prefer simpler concepts or let personalities emerge organically through gameplay, with some games like Palia naturally encouraging more in-depth role-playing.