We now know when Guild Wars 3 takes place, but even 20 years after the series began, it doesn't sound like we'll see an actual storied guild war
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- Guild Wars 3 is set approximately 1000 years before the first game, during a time when human gods still roamed the kingdom of Orr and bestowed magic upon trusted guilds, distinct from the legendary guild wars the series is named after.
- The game focuses on players joining the Vaelwardens guild, predating the famous guild wars that occur after the gods leave Orr due to dragon-related events, meaning these historic battles will not be depicted.
- Despite the absence of canonical guild wars, Guild Wars 3 introduces new threats, including those seeking magic without being gifted and others misusing newfound powers, adding fresh narrative challenges.
- Key lore events in this era include the god Abbadon granting magic to all races and the god Grenth's emergence, setting the foundation for the series' broader mythology.
- While the original Guild Wars emphasized guild-vs-guild combat, the new game's focus on earlier lore addresses ongoing player curiosity about the absence of direct guild war battles in the series.
