Guild Wars 3 was announced at Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026. The MMORPG sequel to Guild Wars 2 will release on Steam and PS5 with a beta planned for fall 2027.
ArenaNet studio head Colin Johanson said the game will focus on the joy of movement and feature combat that will usher in an entirely new type of MMO experience. The announcement included a trailer showing open world navigation with momentum-powered movement. Guild Wars 2 launched in August 2012 and has received six expansions while maintaining a stable player base without a monthly subscription fee. The new title continues in the fantasy world of Tyria and is described as an evolution of the MMO genre. Players can now wishlist Guild Wars 3 and sign up for a newsletter on the official website to register for the beta.
