ArenaNet has released detailed lore regarding 'Humans,' one of the playable races in the MMORPG currently in development, 'Guild Wars 3.'

On the 13rd (local time), ArenaNet published 'Playable Species Spotlight: Humans' via their official Steam page. The post covers the role of humans in 'Guild Wars 3,' their journey to settling in Orr, and their relationship with the 'Vaelwardens,' an organization players will join.

Humans in 'Guild Wars 3' are depicted from a perspective somewhat different from those in the existing series with their long history in Tyria. They are not a race native to Tyria; they arrived in the current world after crossing the Mists, though the exact reasons and process have been forgotten. In the era the game covers, however, they have embraced Tyria as their new home and are expanding their influence across various regions.

The development of human society is heavily influenced by the Six Gods. Under their teachings and blessings, humans settled in the new world and expanded their territory into areas like Orr, Kryta, and Ascalon. This lore specifically highlights the human ambition to pioneer new lands and expand their civilization as a key trait. At the same time, this tendency acts as a source of conflict between humans and the existing life and nature of Orr.

The 'Mavenwrights' emerge during this process. Those who pursue the advancement of magic and knowledge, they symbolize the progress of human civilization, while being viewed by others as a testament to humanity's boundless ambition. The tension between the human view of Orr as a new frontier and the movement to preserve the existing world appears to be a central conflict in the 'Guild Wars 3' universe.

Within this human society, players can become 'Vaelwardens,' protectors of the land of Orr and the life and spirits that dwell there. Becoming a human Vaelwarden means choosing a path of coexistence with the existing world, diverging from the general human societal view that sees Orr merely as a new territory to be conquered and developed. The Vaelwardens are also the first guild players will join in 'Guild Wars 3.'

'Guild Wars 3' is a new action-adventure MMORPG from ArenaNet. Players will explore the world while serving as Vaelwardens tasked with protecting Orr. Combat emphasizes strategic skill usage, positioning, and movement, and the game introduces a movement system that integrates running, sliding, jumping, and mounts.

The release schedule for 'Guild Wars 3' has not yet been announced. According to the Steam page, the game will support a Korean interface and subtitles, with further details on playable races—including humans—and game settings to be revealed sequentially in the future.