Guild Wars 3 release date

Guild Wars 3 was announced on June 5, 2026 at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5. There is no full release date yet. The one dated milestone on the calendar is the first beta test in Fall 2027.

The timeline so far

1. June 5, 2026

   Announced at Summer Game Fest

   ArenaNet revealed Guild Wars 3 with a debut trailer, its first new Guild Wars game since Guild Wars 2 in 2012.

   Source: Game Informer↗
2. Late 2026 into 2027

   More details

   ArenaNet says information on pricing, beta tests, the release date, and gameplay features will follow over this window.

   Source: ArenaNet press release↗
3. Fall 2027

   First beta test

   The first beta is scheduled for Fall 2027. Sign up at guildwars3.com and wishlist on Steam or PlayStation for a chance to take part.

   Source: guildwars3.com↗
4. After the beta

   Full release

   No launch date has been given. A beta in Fall 2027 points to a release after that, not before. We will put a real date here the moment ArenaNet gives one.

When could it actually launch?

A beta in Fall 2027 usually sits a year or more ahead of a finished MMORPG, so a 2028 or later launch is the realistic read. ArenaNet has not committed to anything, and that gap is our estimate, not a confirmed window. Treat it as such.

For the full list of confirmed details, see what we know. For how to get into the test, see the beta sign up guide.