ArenaNet Announces Guild Wars 3 at Summer Game Fest

Developer ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, the next major installment in its long-running MMORPG franchise. The reveal occurred during the Summer Game Fest showcase, marking the first new core entry in the series since Guild Wars 2 launched in 2012.

The game is described by studio leadership as a modern evolution of the MMO genre. ArenaNet Studio Head Colin Johanson stated the title aims to deliver an epic world that is both beautiful and fun to explore, with a focus on the joy of movement powered by character momentum. He also said the combat system is designed to usher in an entirely new type of MMO experience.

Set over a thousand years before the events of the original Guild Wars, Guild Wars 3 will take place in the Tyrian region of Orr, described as a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Players will become Vaelwardens, guardians charged with protecting the people of the land. A key feature highlighted is the "Seeker," a spirit that serves as both a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount for traversing the open world.

The developers emphasize a unique, momentum-based movement system, allowing players to run, slide, leap, and bound...