{
  "id": 5332191,
  "title": "Guild Wars 3's approach to combat and movement is like nothing I've ever seen in an MMO before: 'One of our big goals when we make a new game in the Guild Wars franchise is to set out and try new things'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/guild-wars-3s-approach-to-combat-and-movement-is-like-nothing-ive",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/guild-wars-3s-approach-to-combat-and-movement-is-like-nothing-ive-ever-seen-in-an-mmo-before-one-of-our-big-goals-when-we-make-a-new-game-in-the-guild-wars-franchise-is-to-set-out-and-try-new-things/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guild Wars 3 presents a radically different approach to combat and movement in an MMO setting. ArenaNet, the studio behind the franchise for over two decades, has made a deliberate effort to innovate and push the genre forward with this new installment. The game takes players back in time 1,000 years to Orr, a lush, post-apocalyptic wilderness teeming with spirits. This era, just before the first Guild War, offers a fresh perspective on the origins of the Guild Wars franchise. One of the key aspects of Guild Wars 3 is its movement system, which sets it apart from other MMOs. The game features mantling, wall running, and gliding in all directions, with speed playing a crucial role in combat. The momentum system allows players to seamlessly transition between different forms of movement, creating a more fluid and action-oriented combat experience. Combat in Guild Wars 3 is also more physical and visceral, with players able to knock enemies around, be knocked around themselves, and utilize environmental features like walls and ledges to their advantage. The game's classes feature unique skills that enhance these abilities, creating a system similar to multiplayer combos. This innovative approach to movement and combat promises to make Guild Wars 3 a standout in the MMO landscape.",
  "summary": "Wall running, mantling, aerial attacks, multiplayer combos—it's a lot of new stuff.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Guild Wars 3 is the First MMO for Fans with ‘Real-Life Schedules’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/guild-wars-3-is-the-first-mmo-for-fans-with-real-life-schedules",
        "published": "2026-09-03T13:00:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Guild Wars 3 is a lot smaller scale than Guild Wars 2 because of the new approach to combat and movement: 'You would probably see about 20 players in a large combat scenario'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/guild-wars-3-is-a-lot-smaller-scale-than-guild-wars-2-because-of-the",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}