More playable species might be coming to Guild Wars 3 later down the line, according to latest developer blog post
A new blog post by ArenaNet has kicked up the conversation around playable races in Guild Wars 3. It features some interesting insight into the four available at launch - and hints that additional species could be added later down the line. Read more
ArenaNet has revealed in a recent developer blog post that Guild Wars 3 will initially feature four playable races, with the possibility of adding more in the future. The launch will include Humans and Asura, races previously available in previous titles. A fan favorite, the Kodan, will be playable for the first time. Developers have not disclosed any details about the fourth playable species at this time.
The blog post highlights the game's design to accommodate future additions of playable races, which could potentially bring back fan-favorite races like the Charr from Guild Wars 2. However, technical limitations prevent the inclusion of races with extreme body silhouettes, such as the Forgotten. The post emphasizes that each playable species will be purely for player expression, with no gameplay advantages.
Fans are left speculating about the potential races that could be added to the game, given the rich history of unique species in the Guild Wars universe.
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