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Guild Wars 3 Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3 at Summer Game Fest 2026, featuring a new movement system and cross-platform play for PC and PlayStation 5. A beta is planned for fall 2027, with support for Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged continuing simultaneously.
As someone with over 1,000 hours in Guild Wars 2, I hope ArenaNet has a better plan this time around
ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 3, a follow-up to their long-running MMO Guild Wars 2. The announcement comes after a period of inconsistent content updates and narrative conclusions for Guild Wars 2, leading to player concerns about the developer's planning. The new title aims to be a fresh start for the series, with hopes of attracting new and returning players.
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.
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.
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.
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.