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{{quotation|[https://youtu.be/ITPzxITngqA Guild Wars 3 Announcement Trailer]|We all have our own reasons for coming to this vast frontier. But for our guild, we who protect this land, one reason stands above all others: our wonder. You feel it too. I see it in your eyes. Wonder at the astonishing power that shapes this land of Orr, at the great spirits to whom we are bound, at the gods who hold dominion over all. We cannot guarantee your comfort, or even your safety. But if you yearn for horizons unexplored, for fellowship and purpose, for a cause worth dying for...to you, we can promise magic.}}
''[[Guild Wars 3]]'' is the upcoming third entry in the series of games produced by [[ArenaNet]] in the ''Guild Wars®'' franchise.

The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles.

== Development progress and release information ==
''Guild Wars 3'' was first teased to several ''Guild Wars®'' franchise content creators who received mail from [[ArenaNet]] containing a modified piece of key art which depicted a group of travelers, later revealed to be Vaelwardens, watching over a lush landscape with massive rings often associated with [[Ruins of Orr|Orr]], as well as the phrase "Raise the banners" which would foreshadow the game's logo. ''[[Guild Wars 2]]'' celebrated ArenaNet's appearance in Summer Game Fest with a [[Summer Game Fest|special in-game event]] starting 2 June 2026 which included three related achievements, one of which required completing events in Orr as further foreshadowing.

''Guild Wars 3'' was first announced to the public on 5 June 2026 during Summer Game Fest with Studio Head [[Colin Johanson]] appearing on stage to give more teases about the game while promoting the launch of the official Guild Wars 3 website. The game's first beta test is scheduled for Fall 2027.<ref>[https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/celebrating-the-announcement-of-guild-wars-3/ "Celebrating the Announcement of Guild Wars 3"], GuildWars2.com</ref> By signing up for the ''Guild Wars 3'' [https://www.guildwars3.com/en#newsletter newsletter], players have a chance to join this beta when it opens.

''Guild Wars 3'' is being designed from the outset with console support in mind.<ref name="Franchise Update">[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2792635973 Guild Wars Franchise Update Livestream], Twitch.tv</ref>

== Connections to ''Guild Wars 2'' ==
* A new Hall of Monuments system will connect ''Guild Wars 2'' and ''Guild Wars 3''.<ref name="The Future of Guild Wars" />
* A future ''Guild Wars 2'' open-world map set in [[Ruins of Orr|Orr]] will serve as a bridge to ''Guild Wars 3''.<ref name="The Future of Guild Wars" />

;The Future of Guild Wars Franchise <!--Kinda unrelated to the article but likely what people will be looking for.-->
* Development of ''Guild Wars: Reforged'' and ''Guild Wars 2'' will continue during the development of ''Guild Wars 3'', and after its release.<ref name="The Future of Guild Wars" />
* After a year of maintenance on ''Guild Wars 2'', [[ArenaNet]] plans to return to annual [[expansion]] releases.<ref name="Franchise Update" />

== Story setting == 
{{quotation|website|Set in the enchanting frontier of Orr, the world brims with mystery, magic, and wonder. Play solo or form a band of adventurers, forging impactful and enduring bonds with fellow players, a formative cast of memorable NPCs, and the nature spirits that call Orr home.}}
''Guild Wars 3'' transports [[player]]s back over a thousand years before the [[timeline|time]] of ''[[Guild Wars]]'' to the [[Tyria]]n region of [[Ruins of Orr|Orr]],<ref name=presskit>[https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/guild-wars-3-modern-evolution-of-the-mmorpg-announced-at-summer-game-fest-for-pc-and-playstation-5-868340273.html "Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5" ], Newswire.ca</ref> long prior to its sinking in [[gww:The Cataclysm|the Cataclysm]] and subsequent [[Rising of Orr|rising]] from the [[Sea of Sorrows]]. The setting features almost no technology, being described as a more "grounded [[w:High fantasy|high fantasy]] experience" than ''[[Guild Wars 2]]''.<ref name="Franchise Update" />

The story begins shortly after the [[Six Human Gods|goddess]] [[Dwayna]]'s son [[Grenth]] has succeeded [[Dhuum]] as the new God of Death among the Six Gods.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/1tzedod/comment/oqaxyti/ Comment by Colin Johanson], Reddit.com</ref> Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of Orr's lush, verdant landscape, while various [[guild]]s are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders.<ref name=presskit /> Orr is entering its golden age, and the Six Gods residing in the floating city of [[The Ruined City of Arah|Arah]] entrust guilds to cultivate the land and protect its inhabitants from wild beasts and competing interests, while the city is viewed as a threat by those who have fallen from divine favor. [[Magic]] is unobtainable by most, entrusted only to guilds that the high council and the Six Gods choose; however, magic is also coveted by those who would misuse it, sometimes falling into the wrong hands and leading to disastrous outcomes. Rising tensions and unexpected hardships have everyone seeking help, with most turning to the oldest guild in Orr called the Order of the Vael. However, recent events have caused the Vaelwardens to lapse in their duties from exhaustion as there is simply too much land to cover and too few hands to pitch in.<ref>[https://www.guildwars3.com/en/news/guild-wars-3-stepping-into-ancient-orr/ The Setting of Guild Wars 3: Stepping into Ancient Orr], GuildWars3.com</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6VjPvQobvg The Setting of Guild Wars 3: Stepping into Ancient Orr], YouTube.com
:'''Bobby Stein:''' Instead of focusing on a planet embroiled in war, we wanted to show conflicts between guilds and other forces operating in this territory. [...] Orr is entering its golden age when the human gods entrust guilds to cultivate the land and protect its inhabitants from wild beasts and competing interests. It's a time of rising tensions when magic is unobtainable by most, entrusted only to guilds that the high council and the human gods choose. It's coveted by those who would misuse it, sometimes falling into the wrong hands and leading to disastrous outcomes. Above the dense forests and the wild plains, the shining city of Arah floats majestically against the clouds, visible from every direction. It's a source of comfort to some and a threat to those who have fallen from divine favor. Under the city's shadow, farmers tend land and livestock to sustain a growing population. But rising tensions and unexpected hardships have everyone seeking help. Most turned to the Order of the Vael, the oldest guild on Orr, to aid them in their time of need. However, recent events have caused the Vaelwardens to lapse in their duties. Not out of dereliction, but from exhaustion. There's simply too much land to cover and too few hands to pitch in.</ref>

A faction of [[Lowland Kodan]] has split off from their [[Janthir]] brethren and migrated south to Orr to follow their own paths and answer the call of [[Koda]],<ref>[[Harvest Den#Ambient dialogue|Harvest Den ambient dialogue]]</ref><ref>[[Unknown Territory]]
:'''Wry Lichen:''' The same will of our Claw channeled in the trial's aftermath. Rather than risk ruin, he led the tribe south. To Janthir.
:'''Wry Lichen:''' Given time, some kodan found themselves called back by the will of Koda. A call they followed to Orr.</ref> causing disagreements and strife between them and the [[kodan]] who have stayed in the [[Far Shiverpeaks]].<ref>[[Strangers among Lands]]
:'''Cresting Wave:''' Stoic Alder... It is not often that the lowlanders leave the forest.
:'''<Character name>:''' So you know each other?
:'''Cresting Wave:''' No. They've always kept their distance from the Shiverpeaks. And we avoid their bay.
:'''<Character name>:''' Why's that?
:'''Cresting Wave:''' Disagreements far older than me or you. A lot of that strife sank with Orr, though. I'm curious to see them join the rest of the world.</ref> A group of [[asura]] are living on the surface during this time period, building [[Rata Pten]] on the [[Tyria]]n mainland.<ref>[[Early Asura Relief Rubbing]]</ref> [[Isgarren]] and his [[Wizard's Court]] continue to observe the Six's actions in secret, not wishing to draw the ire of the gods too soon.<ref>[[Archival Records: Legavo, the Binding of Wills]]</ref>

;Characters
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the [[Spirit (race)|spirits]] of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Like its predecessors, ''Guild Wars 3'' will offer deep character customization options and skill-building gameplay. Over the course of their journey, players will explore the vibrant landscape of Orr, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.<ref name=presskit />

== Game mechanics ==
''Guild Wars 3'''s combat system features depth through strategic skill use, positioning, and movement, designed to combine action RPG combat and ''Guild Wars'' build-making. The game will have a movement system featuring gliding, running, sliding, riding, and jumping that transfers momentum between modes of travel.<ref name=steam />

The Vael spirits vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. Every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.<ref name=presskit />

Instead of focusing on a massive numbers of players roaming the world, ''Guild Wars 3'' will be more about segments of small groups playing.<ref>[https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/aion-2-producer-says-its-good-to-have-friendly-competition-with-guild-wars-3-during-this-period-where-mmos-are-struggling/ Aion 2 producer says it's good to have 'friendly competition' with Guild Wars 3 'during this period where MMOs are struggling'], PCGamer.com</ref>

== General information ==
; Supported languages
{| {{STDT}}
! Languages || Interface || Full Audio || Subtitles
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| English || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}}
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| French || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}}
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| German || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}}
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| Spanish - Spain || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}}
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| Korean || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}}
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| Simplified Chinese || {{yes}} || {{no}} || {{yes}}
|}

; System requirements
{| {{STDT}}
! Component || Minimum requirements<ref name=steam>[https://store.steampowered.com/app/4743930/Guild_Wars_3/ Guild Wars 3™], Store.Steampowered.com</ref>
|-
| Operating System || Windows 10 64-bit
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| Processor || Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
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| Memory || 16 GB RAM
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| Graphics || RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc A580
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| Storage || 65 GB available space
|}

== Gallery==
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;Concept art and logograms
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Guild Wars 3 logo monogram.png|Secondary monogram logo.
Guild Wars 3 Key Art.png|Key art. Its modified version was first mailed to content creators to build up speculation about the game in advance.
Guild Wars 3 concept art 01.png|Farm.
Guild Wars 3 concept art 02.png|Market.
Guild Wars 3 concept art 03.jpg|Key art depicting a temple with a statue of the [[Six Human Gods|god]] [[Balthazar]] carrying the head of his father.
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.guildwars3.com/en Official Guild Wars 3 website], GuildWars3.com
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITPzxITngqA Guild Wars 3 | Announcement Trailer], YouTube.com
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6VjPvQobvg Guild Wars 3 | The Setting of Guild Wars 3: Stepping into Ancient Orr], YouTube.com
* [https://www.arena.net/en/press Guild Wars 3 press kit], Arena.net

;Stores
* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4743930/Guild_Wars_3/ Guild Wars 3 on Steam]
* [https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10019646/ Guild Wars 3 on PlayStation 5 Store]

;Social medias
* [https://www.instagram.com/GuildWars3 Official Guild Wars 3 Instagram]
* [https://x.com/PlayGuildWars3 Official Guild Wars 3 X (Twitter)]

== References ==
<references>
<ref name="The Future of Guild Wars">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sybTVg0LuGo "The Future of Guild Wars: Our Commitment to Tyria"], YouTube.com, June 6, 2026.
:'''Colin Johanson at 1:58'''
::All three games share the world of Tyria. They are intentionally very different in design, in experience, and where they sit on the timeline, whichever one is your home... We're going to continue developing it for years to come.
:'''Josh Davis at 4:30'''
::First off, we're building a new Hall of Monuments system that will connect Guild Wars 2 with Guild Wars 3. This will let you carry your accomplishments forward over to 3.
::[...] And the fourth announcement is a new open world map set in Orr bridging the Tyria that you know and the Tyria that's you're about to discover in Guild Wars 3.</ref>
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