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Guild Wars 3 launches on console for the first time
ArenaNet brings the MMORPG to PS5 and PC to welcome newcomers and expand its player base beyond PC.
In brief
ArenaNet brings the MMORPG to PS5 and PC to welcome newcomers and expand its player base beyond PC. Guild Wars 3 is the first game in the series to launch on console, designed to attract new players who've never played the franchise before. Originally reported by TechRadar.
Guild Wars 3 comes to console
Guild Wars 3 will be the first game in the franchise to launch on both PlayStation 5 and PC simultaneously, marking a major expansion beyond the series' PC-only history.
Reaching a wider audience
Studio head Colin Johanson says launching on console and Steam from day one allows ArenaNet to reach many more players than ever before.
“we can reach a much wider group of players”
A prequel for newcomers
Guild Wars 3 takes place 1000 years before the first game in the ancient land of Orr, so new players won't need to play previous games to understand the story.
Everyone starts on equal footing
New and veteran players will learn the lore together, though longtime fans will recognize species, characters, and locations from the series' history.
“everybody is on equal footing”
An invitation for everyone
ArenaNet designed Guild Wars 3 as an entry point for players who've never touched the franchise, positioning it as their first Guild Wars experience.
“invitation for everybody to come play Guild Wars 3 together”
Beta coming fall 2027
Guild Wars 3 is currently in development with no release date announced, but a beta test is scheduled for fall 2027. An Xbox release remains unclear.
The bottom line
Guild Wars 3 is the first game in the series to launch on console, designed to attract new players who've never played the franchise before.
