Guild Wars 3 Development Confirmed, But Is This Going to Cost You? ArenaNet’s surprise announcement has gamers buzzing, but loyal fans with packed digital inventories are worried about their wallets. The new game promises a fresh start, which likely means your decade-old Guild Wars 2 account boosts, skins, and currency won’t transfer. For casual players, this could signal a tough choice: fork over cash for new microtransactions or abandon thousands of hours of progress. Industry insiders predict a battle pass and premium currency system that could drain monthly budgets fast—especially if your teen is already hooked on the original.