Video Games
Guild Wars 3 Beta Test Countdown
EstimatedExpected Q3 2027
Guild Wars 3 serves as a prequel set in the land of Orr, 1,200 years prior to the events of the original game. Taking place shortly after a god is deposed and right before the outbreak of the first Guild War, the story follows the Vaelwardens, a group of guardians sworn to protect the region, its people, and its native nature spirits.
Built in Unreal Engine 5, the gameplay features a momentum-driven movement system that fluidly connects sprinting, leaping, gliding, riding, and wall-running while managed by a stamina bar. Combat combines strategic positioning and skill selection tailored for both mouse-and-keyboard setups and controllers. Highlighted playable species for the title include Humans, Asura, and Kodan.
Details
- Genre
- ActionAdventureRPGMMO
- Platforms
- PCPS5
- Developer
- ArenaNet
- Publisher
- ArenaNet
- Release type
- Closed beta
- Game modes
- Single-playerCo-opOnline multiplayer
- Availability
- Steam, PlayStation Store
- Server Region
- NAEUASIA
Release information
Players can sign up for newsletter updates on the official website for a chance to participate in testing. The title can also be added to wishlists on digital storefronts prior to the beta.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Guild Wars 3 Beta Test release?
- Guild Wars 3 Beta Test is expected in Q3 2027, but an exact date has not been confirmed.
- Where does Guild Wars 3 fall in the franchise timeline?
- The narrative takes place 1,200 years before the original game, set in an unwritten era of Orr shortly after a god has been deposed.
- How does the movement system work?
- Traversal relies on a continuous momentum system that allows players to seamlessly transition between sprinting, wall-running, gliding, leaping, and riding using a stamina meter.
- Will previous games in the series remain active?
- Plans are in place to continue supporting and maintaining both the original game and its sequel alongside the third main installment.
- Which playable species have been revealed?
- Official spotlights have confirmed Humans, Asura, and Kodan among the available playable species.
- What platforms is Guild Wars 3 Beta Test on?
- Guild Wars 3 Beta Test is available on PC, PS5.
Last updated: 9/4/2026
