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Everything about the Story of Guild Wars 3
What time period does Guild Wars 3 take place in? Part 3 is a prequel to the series, as this game is set 1,200 years before the events of Guild Wars 1. Game Director Colin Johanson explained that the team consciously chose this era to highlight a time when the six human gods were still active in the world and the magical “Great Guild Wars” were about to break out.
This decision in the development of the MMORPG should ensure that you do not have to catch up on 20 years of lore from parts 1 and 2. Instead, everyone begins their journey as a newcomer through Orr and can experience the universe without barriers.
You as players join the Vael Guardians, an order dedicated to protecting Orr. You will work together with other warriors and travelers to save the beings and spirits from the surrounding area.
What is Guild Wars 3 about?
- Setting & Era: Guild Wars 3 takes place over a thousand years before the events of Guild Wars. The land of Orr is at the absolute height of its majestic splendor during a turbulent time full of change and uncertainty.
- Central Conflict: Magic flows in Orr so abundantly that it has developed into a wondrous ecosystem of magical spirits: the Vael. However, there is a conflict between protecting the magical nature and industrial exploitation. The world is just beginning to understand the power of the Vael.
- Antagonist: A rival guild of industrialists, known as the Workmasters, believes that the magical wilderness and the indigenous Vael should be exploited to create progress for humanity.
- Role of the Gods: The gods are increasingly retreating from Orr, and the council sessions are becoming rarer. The guilds themselves are expected to resolve conflicts among themselves. The Vael Guardians can hardly expect support from the gods in this struggle.
Who are the Vael Guardians? In Guild Wars 3, we take on the role of a Vael Guardian. We are not a classic “chosen one of destiny,” but rather among the last of an almost forgotten order – essentially the first guild from Orr. Many residents of the area and other guilds view the Vael Guardians as fanatics who stand in the way of industrial progress.
Our task is to protect and preserve the Vael and their nature, as they have no one else to speak up for them. For this task, the Vael Guardians were the first mortals to ever learn the use of magic.
In battle, the Vael Guardians deepen their bond with spirits such as the Animir (more information on that will be coming soon) and utilize a repertoire of magical seals. These are small gemstones containing specified magical expressions.
Everything about the Classes, Races, and Combat in Guild Wars 3
Are there any details about the classes? NCSoft has released only a few details in this regard. It is currently known that the following classes will definitely exist, even if the names have not been officially confirmed:
- Warrior
- Necromancer
- Ranger
Other classes familiar from the predecessors may also be possible, such as the Elementalist. However, as the developers are taking a modern direction, they may rename or even completely redesign the classes.
Will there be elite specializations again? There will at least be another type of elite skills. Whether there will be dedicated elite specializations again, like in Guild Wars 2, is currently unclear.
What is known about the playable races? In Guild Wars 3, there will be 4 playable races at launch, of which 3 are already known and one remains a secret.
The confirmed playable races are:
What will combat look like? In a first presentation, we got a glimpse of the combat. The combat system is supposed to rely on 3 pillars: Movement, Build-Crafting, and Team Synergies. This includes status effects that are not just simple debuffs. For example, if a team member is trapped in spider webs, another player with fire effects can burn them.
In the presentation, there was a skill wheel with only 4 abilities. If skills in the third part are to be limited, team communication will become more important.
Aside from that, parkour mechanics also seem to play an important role in combat to allow attacks from the air – movement should also become important in the game world. An open 3D world is supposed to run almost without loading screens, which you can explore not only on foot or on mounts but also by gliding and climbing.
How will builds be created? This is still not entirely clear. However, it has been emphasized that the system should be oriented towards Guild Wars 1, and you will need to “collect” your abilities.
Is there a Holy Trinity? Sort of. In addition to the new combat system, the roles of defender, healer/support, or attacker will again be more clearly recognizable and will take more of a focus. However, players will still have the freedom to build their builds freely and experiment. It will be encouraged to play and utilize the roles, but hybrids will continue to be possible, and the Holy Trinity will not be mandatory.
What should the size of player groups in Guild Wars 3 be? According to the developers, the perfect group size in Guild Wars 3 should be around 20 players to ensure the combat system and readability work well. Thus, the game fits between the small groups of part 1 and the large groups of part 2.
How time-consuming is Guild Wars 3 expected to be? The game should not feel like a second job. Casual players should have just as much fun as hardcore gamers. The story should be playable in singleplayer, but when playing with others, the game should feel more rewarding
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Guild Wars 3: What will happen with Guild Wars 2 & Reforged?
One of the most important questions for veterans of the game is what will happen with Guild Wars 2 and Reforged. Will both be discontinued or perhaps even put into maintenance mode?
None of that! Both titles are still expected to receive content and support in the future. However, it is clear that the team is currently fully focused on the development of part 3.
For this reason, Guild Wars 2 will not receive a new expansion for now – so you should prepare for that. Reforged, on the other hand, is taking a different direction in development.
The remake of part 1 has attracted many players on the Steam Deck, which is why a mobile version is currently in the works. You can find more about this in our summary: Despite Guild Wars 3: Predecessors will still receive content, but players will have to forego one thing for now
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