ArenaNet is developing Guild Wars 3™! It's an unbelievable feeling to be able to write those words, but it's true, and we're finally able to talk about it!
In Guild Wars 3, you'll explore Orr like you've never been able to before. You'll join the Vaelwardens: a guild sworn to protect the land, the people who live beyond the walls of the towns and cities of Orr, and the nature spirits who call Orr home.
For the first time ever, you can experience the world of Tyria on both PC and PlayStation 5. We've built a combat system designed to feel incredible no matter how you play, whether you use a controller or a mouse and keyboard.
We have other exciting things to discuss in this blog today, but for more information on the announcement, head over to our shiny new Guild Wars 3 website. Please wishlist Guild Wars 3 on Steam. And to keep up with the latest news—and for a chance to join the Guild Wars 3 beta in the fall of 2027—sign up for the Guild Wars 3 newsletter.
What's Next for Guild Wars 2®?
With the Guild Wars 3 announcement, we know the community will undoubtedly be wondering what's next for Guild Wars 2. And we're going to tell you in detail…tomorrow! Today, we're celebrating the first brand-new game announcement for ArenaNet in almost two decades, and that deserves its moment in the spotlight. But rest assured, we're not done making Guild Wars 2—or Guild Wars® Reforged for that matter—and we're committing to actively developing all three games at the same time.
Tomorrow, June 6, we'll be releasing a studio update video, and you'll hear directly from Studio Head Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 2 Game Director Josh Davis, and Guild Wars® Reforged Game Director Stephen Clarke-Willson as they discuss the future of the Guild Wars franchise. Look out for that video here on our blog and on our YouTube channel tomorrow at 09:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7).
Then, next week, on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7), join us for a livestream where Colin and Josh will continue the conversation. It's an incredible time to be a Guild Wars fan, and we can't wait to show you what we have planned.
Bonus Event: Summer Game Fest
Earlier this week, we kicked off the Summer Game Fest bonus event in Guild Wars 2 to show our appreciation for the Guild Wars community and to celebrate our announcement of Guild Wars 3.
Hop into the game now and earn the Guild Warrior Shoulders Skin, the Guild Warrior Cape Skin, and three Guaranteed Wardrobe Unlocks by completing events. One of the achievements is earned by completing events in any of the maps in Orr, the setting for Guild Wars 3!
You have until June 16 to unlock these rewards, and as you explore, you'll benefit from +50% experience gain, +50% magic find, +30% WvW reward track progress, and +30% PvP reward track progress.
Summer Game Fest Sale
We're celebrating this moment with savings on the entire Guild Wars franchise! For the next few days, take advantage of discounts so you and your friends can start exploring the world of Tyria. The following discounts are available for Guild Wars® Reforged on Steam:
- Guild Wars Reforged and Reforged Bundle—40% Off
- Guild Wars : Eye of the North™—40% Off
- Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack—40% Off
Additionally, optional items are available through the in-game store at a 40% discount. You can also visit the Guild Wars 2 Steam page for 20% off Guild Wars 2 expansions and more.
All discounts will run from June 5 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) until June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Summer Game Fest Gem Store Sale
We're also celebrating this moment with discounts and deals in the Gem Store now through June 16. Log in to the game, use the "O" hotkey to open the Black Lion Trading Company, and check out the Upgrades tab. Character and account upgrades are 20% off, including Character Slot Expansions, Total Makeover Kits, Name Change Contracts, mail carriers, and more!
The Account Jump Start has been discounted by 20% and is the perfect way to boost your inventory space and give your characters more ways to customize their looks. This bundle can only be purchased once per account and includes:
- Bank Tab Expansion (x2)
- Bag Slot Expansion (x2)
- Black Lion Chest Key (x10)
- Transmutation Charge (x15)
- Account-Bound Unidentified Dye (x30)
Need even more inventory space? The Upgraded Bag Slot Expansion bundle has returned for 400 gems and includes a Bag Slot Expansion and a 28 Slot Black Lion Satchel. This bundle can be purchased twice per account and truly lets you hold all the things.
Twitch Drops
Watch your favorite Guild Wars 2 streams from today through June 10 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) to earn the Summer T-Shirt Skin featuring the Guild Wars 3 logo! Check our Twitch Drops website for more information on the other rewards and learn how you can be one of the first to represent our next game!
Thank You
Many of us at ArenaNet have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and we wouldn't be in this position without you, the Guild Wars community. Your loyalty and passion are unmatched, and it fuels us every single day. Thank you.
We'll be back tomorrow with the video from Colin, Josh, and Stephen. Until then, join us on our new official Guild Wars Community Discord Server to keep the conversation going.