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ArenaNet Unveils Free-to-Play Guild Wars Card Game, 2027 launch.

6/21/2026

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ArenaNet announced Mistbound: Guild Wars Card Game as a free-to-play title for PC and mobile.
The Guild Wars IP was licensed to bilibili while Korean studio NC (formerly NCSoft) will develop the game.
The game features a 5x3 tactical grid that lets cards move each turn, enabling flanking, knockbacks and pulls.
Analysts expect a 2027 launch, while ArenaNet has ruled out pay-to-win microtransactions, leaving the card game's monetisation model uncertain.

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Story summary

ArenaNet announced Mistbound: Guild Wars Card Game as a free-to-play title for PC and mobile.
The Guild Wars IP was licensed to bilibili while Korean studio NC (formerly NCSoft) will develop the game.
The game features a 5x3 tactical grid that lets cards move each turn, enabling flanking, knockbacks and pulls.
Analysts expect a 2027 launch, while ArenaNet has ruled out pay-to-win microtransactions, leaving the card game's monetisation model uncertain.