Rank 3 – Guild Wars Reforged
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: ArenaNet | Platform: PC | Release Date: December 3, 2025 | Model: Buy2Play | Steam Rating: 88 % Positive
What kind of game is this? Guild Wars Reforged is a comprehensive, slightly modernized version of the 20-year-old MMORPG classic Guild Wars. You should not expect an elaborate remake. The package includes:
- all three campaigns of Guild Wars, namely Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall
- revamped user interface, controller support, additional settings (such as for text size), and support for modern monitors
- graphical updates for example dynamic bloom effects in the sky, improved lighting, or optimized textures
- increased usability through a new quest tracking system and a control guide
- verification for the Steam Deck
Here you can see the launch trailer for Guild Wars Reforged:
What makes the first Guild Wars special? There are several reasons why Guild Wars was voted by MeinMMO readers as rank 6 of the best MMORPGs of all time last year. For example, the diversely designed game world that consists of the three continents Tyria, Cantha, and Elona.
The journeys through the various areas are accompanied by catchy pieces of music by the award-winning composer Jeremy Soule, which are among the best in the genre. In addition, there is a character system that allows you to combine classes, so for example, you can create a Death Knight from a Warrior and a Necromancer.
However, some veterans from back then rave about the namesake Guild Wars and the community spirit, the exciting PvP battles, the hard-won achievements on the guild world ranking list, and the shared moments in the guild hall.
What do the Steam reviews say? The new Reforged version is very well received by the community. Of the 2,984 reviews so far, a strong 88 percent are positive. The 134 reviews from the past 30 days are 78 percent positive. In the few negative ratings, players criticize the outdated gameplay experience. However, most people celebrate the nostalgia trip.
How many players are on Steam? In the past 30 days, there have been an average of 747 players online. The peak during this time is 1,580 concurrent players. The all-time high is 5,580. Due to its own launcher, the total number is likely higher.
Who is the MMORPG worth it for? Especially for fans of the first Guild War who want to relive their previous gaming experience. The Reforged version is also exciting for all genre fans who missed the MMORPG back then and now want to catch up in the best possible version. By the way, the game is supposed to be released on mobile devices this summer. You can find out more at guildwars2.com.
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