Guild Wars: Factions

It promises a revolution, but can Guild Wars 2 really set the online world to rights?

The MMO takes place 1,000 years before Guild Wars, and promises a "one-of-a-kind movement system."

The next MMO from ArenaNet focuses on movement and exploration, which players will get to experience during a 2027 beta

Guild Wars 3, the next MMORPG from developer ArenaNet, won't have a paid subscription, and it won't include battle passes or other paid seasonal systems, either. In a blog post, studio head Colin Johanson outlined the core pillars ArenaNet is focused on when it comes to creating the third entry in the Guild Wars franchise, freshly announced as part of Summer Games Fest 2026. One of those key pillars is something that has been a main focus of every Guild Wars title--no subscription fee, one of the key ways Guild Wars has always set itself apart from other MMOs. "When Guild Wars launched in 2005

After a domain for Guild Wars 3 was registered, fans began to believe an announcement was imminent. The game was officially announced as part of Summer Game Fest 2026. A beta is set to launch in Fall 2027. Guild Wars 3 will release on both PC and PlayStation 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITPzxITngqA This story is developing.