Summary
According to reports from a recent NCSoft shareholder meeting, ArenaNet is hard at work developingGuild Wars 3. ThoughGuild Wars 2is still receiving new updates and expansions, it seems like ArenaNet is already creating a sequel to the long-running MMORPG.
Originally released in 2012,Guild Wars 2was a sequel to the originalGuild WarsMMO from 2005. Nearly 12 years later,Guild Wars 2is still receiving regular updates, with theSecrets of the Obscureexpansion well underway, and at least two more DLCs planned over the next two years.
However, according to a recent shareholder meeting of ArenaNet’s parent company, NCSoft,Guild Wars 3is already in development. Asreported by Korean news outlet Inven, acting chairman Park Byeong-moo spoke on behalf of NCSoft CEO Kim Taek-jin, wherein he briefly addressed the performance of NC West. While speaking on the subject, he said, “ArenaNet has a meaningful IP called ‘Guild Wars,’ and afterGuild Wars 2, they are currently working on ‘Guild Wars 3.’” While he gave no further information, his words all but serve as an official announcement for the sequel.
ArenaNet is Currently Developing Guild Wars 3
Rumors of a sequel toGuild Wars 2have been floating around the internet since 2019, so this is far from the first timeGuild Wars 3has become a hot topic. That said, having an acting chairman casually drop a game’s existence is far more credible than leaks and speculation.Guild Wars 2has been receiving updates for nearly twice as longas its predecessor, so it would make sense if ArenaNet was planning on moving on soon.
“ArenaNet has a meaningful IP called ‘Guild Wars,’ and after Guild Wars 2, they are currently working on ‘Guild Wars 3.’”
It is hard to say exactly whatGuild Wars 3will look like yet, as it was not mentioned again in the meeting.Guild Wars 2takes place 250 years after the events of the first one, so its sequel could include a similar timeskip. Evidence that someGuild Wars 2assetswere being ported to the Unreal Engine was also discovered on a former ArenaNet developer’s LinkedIn by Twitch streamer Delta, which could be involved with the sequel.
However, some fans have concerns about the potential of a sequel toGuild Wars 2. The active playerbase of the MMO fears shifting focus towards a sequel may cause development onGuild Wars 2to suffer. WhenGuild Wars 2was first announced,Guild Wars 1implemented the Hall of Monuments; a rewards system where fans could earn things inGW2based on their progress in the prequel. If it implements a similar system inGuild Wars 2for its purported sequel, it may be just what these players need to turn their fear into excitement.
Guild Wars 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Guild Wars 2’s open world is all about discovery and exploration. Check your content guide for suggestions when you set out on your adventures, consult your compass to find interesting landmarks…or just pick your favorite direction to travel in and let adventure find you. Tyria is full of characters with their own stories and goals, and you’ll be rewarded for helping them out—or thwarting their plans—by completing renown hearts and dynamic events. Read our new player guide for more tips!When you meet other players in the open world, you don’t need to join their party to lend a helping hand, investigate a secret jumping puzzle, or team up against a deadly world boss. Don’t grind; play the way you want to play! Whether you’re reviving defeated players, rescuing soldiers from a Risen onslaught, or gathering herbs, you’ll earn experience points.Arm your character with an arsenal of new weapons as you play. Every profession wields them differently, and each type has its own playstyle, which you’re able to refine and customize by unlocking and equipping hundreds of skills and traits. If you want to jump straight into structured PvP, go for it—every player competes at the same level, with access to the max-level gear and build options you need to make your mark.If you love fashion, express yourself with the perfect character design! When you equip new weapons and armor, you’ll unlock their skins in your wardrobe. Make them truly yours with thousands of possible combinations and a massive selection of collectible dyes.
