Can NCSoft regain its glory? More information about the new game 'Guild Wars 3'

Preface

Some time ago, rumors about the development of "Guild Wars 3" continued to be revealed. We will use several issues to translate and organize relevant news for players' reference. Of course, this isn't the first rumor about Guild Wars 3, and it probably won't be the last. Today’s information is translated from the website MMOBOMB.

NCSoft regains its glory?

Foreign media revealed that the development of "Guild Wars 3" is in progress!

Listen, it certainly wouldn't be too shocking if ArenaNet and NCSoft decided to start developing Guild Wars 3, or had already started developing it. Although the financial situation of "Guild Wars 2" has been up and down in the past few years, this MMORPG is NCSoft's most profitable foothold in the North American market and is a golden high-quality asset that the publisher is unwilling to give up. The easiest way to maintain this position (at least in the short term) is to launch a sequel.

This isn't even the first time we've heard that Guild Wars 3 is already in development. As early as 2022, there were reports that ArenaNet was already using UE5 (Unreal Engine 5) to develop the third part of the "Guild Wars" series. The rumor stems from a job posting seeking to work for "a mature online fantasy IP."

Going back further, the Kotaku website reported in 2019 that Mike O’Brien was working on the “Guild Wars sequel” rumors before leaving.

Translator's Note: On ArenaNet's official website, you can still find its recruitment for Unannounced Project (unannounced project). The positions are character artist, senior lighting and shadow designer, etc. . A senior content designer was also recruited for this unannounced project in the early stages. UE5 is also clearly noted in relevant positions.

This new rumor may have more weight, of course, it also depends on how much you trust MTN (Korean news website) and how much you trust Google Translate. An article in the "Korea Business Post" also mentioned that the CEO is apparently pushing to develop "Guild Wars 3" in the US market, while the Inven website reported that "Guild Wars 3" has been "confirmed".

According to MTN, NCSoft is "promoting Guild Wars 3." This news comes from MTN's news report on Money Today Broadcasting. After reviewing the history of the "Guild Wars" series, this report stated that NCSoft performed poorly in the North American market except for "Guild Wars 2" (true), and this factor led to the reorganization of NC West (also true).

NCSoft: "After examining internal development resources and reviewing commercial feasibility, it was decided to approve the development of "Guild Wars 3", and hopes to "strengthen development and commercial competitiveness in the North American market" through this work.

Guild Wars 3 may still be a few years away, but the report also claims that while NCSoft has given the go-ahead for Guild Wars 3, the company still wants ArenaNet to focus on a new Guild Wars 2 expansion. It looks like fans of Guild Wars 2 don’t have to worry about their MMO for the time being.

## Translator's Note: The MTN website briefly reported that NCSoft hopes to expand into the US market; the Inven website mainly reported the specific questions and answers at the NCSoft shareholders' meeting, which involved NCSoft's financial status, Sustainability, and mentioned part of "Guild Wars 3"; Korea Business Post pointed out support for related game development. We will also compile and translate some of the content in the near future for reference.

Related update response

ArenaNet response:

"As an active game studio, we are always conducting internal exploration for the game content we want to create in the future, but currently We have nothing to confirm. The team is currently focused on the development of Guild Wars 2, including the game’s next expansion. We are excited to talk about this soon.”

MMOBOMB website review. : This is not a confirmation, but it is certainly not a denial.

Translator’s Note: On Christmas Eve last year, the information website released ArenaNet’s forward-looking Q&A regarding the updates and future expansion packs of “Guild Wars 2”. We will also compile some of the important content in the near future for early reference before the exact news of the new expansion is released.

"Korea Business Post" reported:

In the follow-up statement mentioned above about the news of "Guild Wars 3", this MMORPG "is in the review stage, and the start time of development has not yet been finalized. ".

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