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Guild Wars 3 Wiki
Beta signup, classes, combat, and Orr lore for ArenaNet's next MMORPG.
Fan wiki for Guild Wars 3: Fall 2027 beta, Orr, Vaelwardens, classes, momentum combat, and PC or PS5 wishlist steps.
- Fall 2027
- First beta window
- PC + PS5
- Launch platforms
- 4
- Launch species
- Buy-to-play
- No subscription
Official trailer
Guild Wars 3 announcement trailer
Game overview
About Guild Wars 3
Guild Wars 3 is ArenaNet's upcoming action-adventure MMORPG, announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 for PC and PlayStation 5. It is set more than a thousand years before Guild Wars Reforged, in a living Orr where rival guilds contest the wilds and you join the Vaelwardens. Combat blends action RPG movement with Guild Wars build-making; start with the beginner guide, then read combat and the classes hub.
Quick facts
- Developer
- ArenaNet
- Publisher
- ArenaNet / NCSOFT
- Platform
- PC and PlayStation 5
- Genre
- Action-adventure MMORPG
- First beta
- Fall 2027
- Price
- Buy-to-play, no subscription
Explore the wiki
Every hub organised around what players search before the first beta.
Classes
Pre-beta primer on Guild Wars 3 professions: Warrior, Necromancer, Ranger identities, roles, and why live tiers do not exist yet.
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Explore ancient Orr: Arah, Vaelwardens, Seekers, and four launch species — humans, asura, kodan, plus one still unnamed.
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Guild Wars 3 news: Summer Game Fest, Gamescom 2026, playable species blogs, Fall 2027 beta, and the official roadmap.
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Practical Guild Wars 3 tools: Steam and PS5 wishlist, newsletter beta signup, PC specs, and a Fall 2027 beta tracker.
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Official Guild Wars 3 links: website, Steam, PlayStation Store, Discord, socials, Reddit, and the studio support email.
View all Links Featured guides
Deep walkthroughs for beta, combat, classes, and the land of Orr.
Latest updates
Announcement notes, Gamescom 2026 details, and the current roadmap.
Popular right now
The pages players open first after watching the trailer.
Quick start
New to Guild Wars 3? Follow these steps before the Fall 2027 beta.
- 1
Wishlist PC and PlayStation 5
Add Guild Wars 3 on Steam and the PlayStation Store so you get launch and beta alerts. Confirm PC and PS5 both fit how you play.
- 2
Join the official beta list
Sign up on guildwars3.com for a chance at the Fall 2027 beta. Track dates on the beta tracker so you do not miss waves.
- 3
Learn Orr, the Vaelwardens, and species
Read the Orr setting, the Vaelwardens, then pick a people from humans, asura, or kodan. New players do not need Guild Wars 2 lore.
- 4
Study combat and classes
Skim momentum combat then pick a first profession from the classes hub: Warrior, Necromancer, or Ranger.
- 5
Check PC specs and news
Compare your rig to the system requirements, then follow the roadmap and Gamescom 2026 notes as ArenaNet reveals more.
Browse everything
Jump straight to any Guild Wars 3 page on this wiki.
FAQ
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers for Guild Wars 3 players waiting on the Fall 2027 beta.
When does Guild Wars 3 release?
There is no full launch date yet. ArenaNet scheduled the first beta for Fall 2027 on PC and PlayStation 5. Follow the roadmap and beta tracker as windows firm up.
Is Guild Wars 3 a Roblox game?
No. Guild Wars 3 is an ArenaNet MMORPG published with NCSOFT, wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store. It is not a Roblox experience.
Will there be a subscription or battle pass?
ArenaNet says Guild Wars 3 is buy-to-play with no subscription, no premium battle pass, and no pay-to-win power. Read the philosophy notes for the official stance.
Which classes are confirmed?
Gamescom 2026 confirmed Warrior, Necromancer, and Ranger. Roles sit closer to a trinity than Guild Wars 2. See the classes hub and roles guide.
Which playable species launch in Guild Wars 3?
Four: humans, asura, kodan (first time playable), and a fourth still unnamed. Details on the species overview and the August 2026 approach post.
Do I need to play Guild Wars 2 first?
No. Guild Wars 3 is a prequel set in ancient Orr. ArenaNet is designing it so new players can start here. Veterans can still compare systems in Guild Wars 2 vs 3.
Where should I start on this wiki?
Open the Getting Started guide, then how to play, combat, and the wishlist checklist.
Ready for the Fall 2027 beta?
Wishlist on Steam or PlayStation, then use the beginner guide, beta signup notes, and class overviews to stay ready.
Start with the beginner guide