ArenaNet revealed Guild Wars 3 at Summer Game Fest 2026. The studio plans to break a decade of stagnation in the MMORPG genre by building the title on Unreal Engine 5.
Studio targets PC and PlayStation 5 for beta testing phase in Fall 2027.
The game targets PC and PlayStation 5 platforms for its upcoming beta testing phase. Beta testing is scheduled for Fall 2027, with a full launch expected in 2028.
Development relies entirely on Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 technology stack. Using Unreal Engine 5 marks a significant technological departure for the series compared to earlier installments.
The project aims to innovate core MMORPG mechanics after years of incremental updates across Western studios. The studio aims to revitalize the MMORPG genre after years of limited innovation, addressing widespread industry stagnation.
Beta testing will run exclusively on PC and PlayStation 5 hardware. Beta testing is currently scheduled only for PC and PlayStation 5, with no additional platform confirmations announced yet.
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