Release date · checked 24 October 2026
Guild Wars 3 Release Date: No Date Yet (Beta Fall 2027)
Key facts
Guild Wars 3 at a glance
| Status | Not announced |
|---|---|
| Global · PC (Steam, GuildWars3.com), PS5 | TBA Not announced[1] |
| Developer | ArenaNet |
| Publisher | ArenaNet |
| Platforms | PC, PS5 |
| Genre | Action-adventure MMORPG |
| Business model | Not announced. The press release says the franchise has always been playable without a subscription fee (s1). |
| Pre-registration rewards | A chance to play when the betas open[2] |
| Where to pre-register | Sign up for the newsletter and beta on guildwars3.com, or wishlist on Steam or PlayStation Store |
Monetization has not been announced. ArenaNet says pricing details will come later in 2026 and into 2027 (s1).
Timeline
Announcements, tests and dates
Launch
What to expect at launch
- Platforms: PC through Steam and through GuildWars3.com, plus PlayStation 5. This is the first Guild Wars game on home consoles.[1]
- Controls: Combat is designed for both controller and mouse and keyboard, and it rewards movement and momentum.[1]
- Setting: The game is set in Orr more than a thousand years before the original Guild Wars. Players are Vaelwarden who ride a spirit mount called a Seeker.[1]
- Still to come: ArenaNet says pricing, beta details, the release date and features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027.[1]
Release calendar
Guild Wars 3 in our calendar
- Q4 2027Guild Wars 3: first beta testGlobal · PC, PS5Official
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Answers
Guild Wars 3 release date FAQ
When does Guild Wars 3 come out?
There is no release date. ArenaNet has only announced the first beta test, which is planned for fall 2027. Steam shows the release date as 'To be announced'.
What platforms is Guild Wars 3 on?
PC through Steam and GuildWars3.com, plus PlayStation 5. Xbox has not been announced.
How do I join the Guild Wars 3 beta?
Sign up for the newsletter and beta opportunities on guildwars3.com for a chance to play when the betas begin in fall 2027.
Is Guild Wars 3 free-to-play or buy-to-play?
Not announced. ArenaNet will share pricing later in 2026 and into 2027. Previous Guild Wars games did not charge a subscription fee.
Who is making Guild Wars 3?
ArenaNet in Bellevue, Washington, a wholly owned subsidiary of NCSOFT.
Sources
Where these facts come from
- Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5 (press release) · ArenaNet / NCSOFT (official press release) · 2026-06-05 · official
- Guild Wars 3 official site · ArenaNet (official) · checked 2026-10-24 · official
- Guild Wars 3 on Steam · Steam / ArenaNet (official) · checked 2026-10-24 · official
- Guild Wars 3 on PlayStation Store · PlayStation Store (official) · checked 2026-10-24 · official
- Guild Wars 3 announced for PS5 and PC, beta set for Fall 2027 · RPG Site · 2026-06-05
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Facts checked: 24 October 2026 · Sources: ArenaNet / NCSOFT (official press release), ArenaNet (official), Steam / ArenaNet (official), PlayStation Store (official)