Guild Wars 3 Release Date

19 Sept 2026

Guild Wars 3 (GW3) is coming to PC and PlayStation 5. A full release date has not been announced. The only dated milestone so far is the first beta test in Fall 2027.

The Timeline So Far

June 5, 2026

Revealed at Summer Game Fest

Guild Wars 3 debuted at Summer Game Fest as the first new Guild Wars title since Guild Wars 2 in 2012.

Source: ArenaNet

Late 2026 into 2027

More Details

More game details will arrive over the coming months through the official website and other sources. These will cover the exact price, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features.

Source: ArenaNet press release

Fall 2027

First Beta Test

The first beta is planned for Fall (Autumn) 2027. Register at guildwars3.com and add the game to your Steam or PlayStation wishlist for a chance to join.

Source: guildwars3.com

After the Beta

Full Release

Guild Wars 2's Beta to Launch, for Comparison

Guild Wars 2 held its first public beta in December 2011; it launched August 28, 2012, about eight months later. ArenaNet has not given a year for the Guild Wars 3 release.

For Reference: Guild Wars 2 Development

Guild Wars 2 was announced by ArenaNet at GDC in March 2007. It released August 28, 2012, about five and a half years later. Job listings appeared in late 2024 for an unannounced ArenaNet project using Unreal Engine 5.

For a complete list of confirmed information, visit what we know. For details on joining the test, visit the beta sign up guide.