u003cstrongu003eu003ca data-type=u0022hubu0022 href=u0022https://mein-mmo.de/guild-wars-3/u0022 data-icon=u0022hubu0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eGuild Wars 3u003c/au003e is set to come and this time not just on PC. Everything you need to know about the release, the content and more you will find out here.u003c/strongu003e On this page, you will find everything important about the story, lore, and playable races and classes.
When is Guild Wars 3 set? Part 3 is a prequel to the series, as this game takes place 1,200 years before the events of Guild Wars 1. Game Director Colin Johanson explained that they deliberately chose this era to highlight a time when the six human gods were still actively walking the world and the magical “Great Guild Wars” were on the brink of eruption.
This decision in the development of the MMORPG ensures that you do not have to catch up on 20 years of lore from parts 1 and 2. Instead, everyone starts as a novice on their journey through Orr and can get to know the universe without hurdles.
As players, you join the Vael Guardians, an order dedicated to the protection of Orr. You collaborate with other warriors and travelers to save the living beings and spirits in the vicinity.
What is Guild Wars 3 about?
- Setting & Era: Guild Wars 3 is set over a thousand years before the events of Guild Wars. The land of Orr is at the absolute peak of its majestic splendor, in a turbulent time full of change and uncertainty.
- Central Conflict: Magic flows so abundantly in Orr that it has developed into a wondrous ecosystem of magical spirits: the Vael. However, there is a conflict between the protection of magical nature and industrial exploitation. The world is just beginning to understand the power of the Vael.
- Antagonists: A rival guild of industrialists, the so-called Workmasters, believe that the magical wilderness and the indigenous Vael should be exploited to create progress for humanity.
- Role of the Gods: The gods are increasingly withdrawing from Orr and the council meetings are becoming less frequent. The guilds themselves are supposed to resolve conflicts among themselves. The Vael Guardians can expect little 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 fate”, but belong to the last of a nearly forgotten order – essentially the first guild from Orr. Many residents of the region 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 advocate for them. For this task, the Vael Guardians were the first mortals to learn the application of magic.
In battle, the Vael Guardians deepen their bond with spirits such as the Animir (more information on this will be available soon) and utilize a repertoire of magical seals. These are small gemstones containing defined magical expressions.
Is there information about the classes? NCSoft has released only a few details in this regard. So far, it is known that there will definitely be a ranger class and a necromancer class.
Other classes could also be possible, which we know from the predecessors, such as warriors or elemental mages.
However, since the developers are taking a modern direction, it is possible that they will rename or even completely redesign the classes.
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 mystery.
Playable races confirmed:
What will the combat look like? In an initial presentation, we were able to take a look at the combat. The combat system is said to rely on 3 pillars: Movement, Build-Crafting, and Team-Synergies. This includes status effects that are not just simple debuffs. If a team member is caught in spider webs, another player with a fire effect can burn them.
The presentation featured a skill wheel with only 4 abilities. If the skills in the 3rd part are to be more limited, coordination within the team will be more important.
Additionally, parkour mechanics seem to play an important role in combat, allowing for aerial attacks – movement is expected to be important in the game world as well. An open 3D world is supposed to have almost no loading screens, which you can explore not only on foot or on horseback, but also by gliding and climbing.
How large are the player groups supposed to be in Guild Wars 3? According to the developers, the perfect group size in Guild Wars 3 is around 20 players, so that the combat system and visibility work well. This places the game between the small groups of part 1 and the huge groups of part 2.
How time-consuming is Guild Wars 3 expected to be? The game should not feel like a 2nd job. Casual players should have just as much fun as hardcore gamers. The story is designed to be experienced in single-player, but when playing with others, the game should feel more rewarding
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Guild Wars 3: What will happen to Guild Wars 2 & Reforged?
One of the most important questions for veterans of the game is what will happen to Guild Wars 2 and Reforged. Will both be discontinued or perhaps even placed in maintenance mode?
None of that! Both titles will still 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 initially not receive a new expansion – 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 they are now working on a mobile version. You can find out more about this in our summary: Despite Guild Wars 3: Predecessors will continue to receive content, but players will have to forgo one thing for now.
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