Guild Wars 3 Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026, Beta Set for Fall 2027
The announcement marks the first new mainline Guild Wars title in over a decade, and the simultaneous release of a Steam page signals a broader push for the franchise on PC storefronts beyond its own launcher.
Key Facts
- ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3 during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 6, 2026.
- The game is a fantasy MMORPG playable solo or in a party, with a story that changes based on player choices.
- A beta test for Guild Wars 3 is scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
- The Steam store page for Guild Wars 3 went live alongside the announcement, listing PC, PS5, and the developer's official platform.
- Denfaminicogamer hosted a live broadcast with Japanese translation of the announcement on its official YouTube channel.
Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3 during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 6, 2026. The new fantasy MMORPG is the latest entry in the Guild Wars series, which is particularly popular overseas. The game will be available on PC via Steam, PS5, and the developer's official platform. A beta test is scheduled to begin in fall 2027. The Steam store page has already been published. The game is described as playable both solo and in a party. The announcement was accompanied by footage captured from the stream. Denfaminicogamer also hosted a live broadcast with Japanese translation on its official YouTube channel. The series is known for its story that changes based on player choices and actions.
Developer ArenaNet unveiled Guild Wars 3 during the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast on June 6, 2026. The game is described as a fantasy MMORPG that can be enjoyed both solo and in a party, continuing the series' tradition of a story that shifts based on player decisions. The Steam page went live alongside the announcement, listing PC, PS5, and the developer's official platform as supported platforms. A beta test is planned for fall 2027. The announcement was accompanied by footage from the stream. Denfaminicogamer also hosted a live broadcast with Japanese translation on its official YouTube channel. The Guild Wars series has a strong following overseas, though specific sales or player numbers were not provided in the announcement.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.