Guild Wars 3 development confirmed, and your wallet should be very worried.
A cryptic teaser from ArenaNet has officially confirmed that Guild Wars 3 is in development, and while fans are hyped for a return to Tyria, consumer advocates are sounding the alarm about what this means for your bank account. The shift from Guild Wars 2's buy-to-play model to a potential "premium battle pass" system—leaked in job postings for the new title—could mean paying $15 a month just to unlock progress, plus $70 for the base game. If history is any guide, expect microtransactions for everything from mount skins to loot box keys, making this the most expensive sequel yet. Don't let the nostalgia blind you: start budgeting now, or your wallet will rage quit before the beta even launches.