Respawn Monday #3: Guild Wars 3, and Destiny 2’s Final Update
This week's gaming diary covers the excitement around Guild Wars 3's announcement and what it means for ArenaNet's live service plans, plus thoughts on logging back into Destiny 2's final Monument of Triumph update.
Guild Wars 3 Will Not Have a Subscription or a Battle Pass
ArenaNet confirms Guild Wars 3 will be pay-to-play with no subscription and no Battle Pass. Plus, Guild Wars 1 Reforged and Guild Wars 2 will remain in active development alongside the new MMO.
MMOs Live On, Guild Wars 3 Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3 at Summer Game Fest 2026, an MMO set in Orr coming to PC and PS5, with a beta planned for fall 2027.