Guild Wars 3 | Playable Species Spotlight

Explore the playable species of Guild Wars 3, including Humans, Asura, and Kodan, and their unique lore and roles within the game.

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Key Takeaways

Guild Wars 3 explores deep lore through its playable species, focusing on their historical and cultural backgrounds.
Humans, Asura, and Kodan each have unique motivations and connections to the game's world and spirits.
The Vaelwardens serve as a central faction linking these species through their shared mission to protect Tyria.
The game offers new gameplay experiences by introducing Kodan as a playable species for the first time.
Players can expect rich storytelling tied to the gods, spirits, and evolving history of Tyria.

What the video covers

Humans in Guild Wars 3 are at a pivotal moment, especially those who join the Vaelwardens, admired for their heroic deeds and connection to spirits.
The human story is deeply tied to the gods and marks the beginning of a long, unfolding narrative in the Guild Wars universe.
Asura are introduced at an earlier, more rugged stage in their history before their magitech boom, emphasizing their curiosity and resourcefulness.
The Asura descend from the Rata Pten expeditionary crew and many join the Vaelwardens out of admiration for the spirits of the veil.
Guild Wars 3 introduces the Kodan as a playable species for the first time, offering a fresh perspective on Tyria.
Kodan culture reveres nature and shares ideological similarities with the Vaelwardens, focusing on protecting the veil and the world.
The Kodan believe they are appointed guardians of Tyria, aligning with the Vaelwardens' mission to protect Orr and the veil.
Developers express excitement about exploring these species' stories during this historic period in the game.
Players are encouraged to explore different species to experience unique lore and gameplay perspectives.
Personal player preferences include playing as Asura and Kodan to explore their distinct traits and histories.

Chapters

What are the main playable species featured in Guild Wars 3?

The main playable species highlighted are Humans, Asura, and Kodan, each with unique lore and roles within the game.

What is the significance of the Vaelwardens in Guild Wars 3?

The Vaelwardens are a faction dedicated to protecting the veil and Orr, attracting members from different species who admire their mission and abilities.

How does Guild Wars 3 explore the history of the Asura?

Guild Wars 3 presents the Asura at an earlier, more rugged stage in their history before their magitech explosion, emphasizing their curiosity and exploratory nature.

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Humans of this period, like all the species of Guild Wars 3, are standing on a precipice of great change. And I think this is especially true of the humans who take up the banner of the Vaelwardens. Just like any other species, there are of course going to be plenty of people

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that, when they see a Vaelwarden out in the world operating, they're going to suddenly understand how important this mission is, and they're going to idolize them the way little kids idolize firefighters. And that's kind of the way that we think

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about a lot of the characters that have joined the Vaelwarden since they opened their ranks, especially among the humans, is that these are the people that spent their youths in the wilds of Orr watching these people, you know, master unbelievable abilities and

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save people's lives and interface with colossal spirits and all manner of cool things.

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Who wouldn't see something like that and just think, "Oh man, why can't that be my job?" The thing that I'm most excited about for the story of humanity in Guild Wars 3 is the thing that's most exciting to me about the Guild Wars IP, which is the gods. The fact that the humans

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have been brought here very recently in the broader time span of our franchise to Tyria, that they've only just begun a long and complicated story that's going to unfold over a thousand years that begins right here. So to get to dig deeply into that part of Guild Wars

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[music] and to do so through characters that are living through this historic period, I think is a really tremendous opportunity that we get to have on this game.

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What's most exciting to me about meeting the Asura in Guild Wars 3 is that we're meeting them at a totally different point in their history. This is before their awesome magitech explosion. You're meeting them at a more resourceful time. You're meeting them at

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a more raw, rugged time in their history. And I think that's a really cool place to come to with these really inquisitive explorers. The Asura of the Orian Golden Age are descended from the Rata Pten expeditionary crew who, a few years before the start of our game,

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were drawn to the surface by rumors of a distant mysterious land brimming with extraordinary power.

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And it's that almost compulsive curiosity that leads many Asura to join up with the Vaelwardens. Not just out of respect and admiration for the spirits of the veil, which they of course have, but who wouldn't want to be on the front lines of the Orian wilderness

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and witness all of that possibility and wonder up close. In Guild Wars 3, fans are going to have the opportunity to play as a Kodan for the very first time. And as developers, we're really excited to introduce players to both a brand new chapter in Kodan history and a brand new perspective of

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Tyria as seen through Kodan eyes. The Kodan relate to the Vaelwardens and the veil in terms of a lot of ideological overlap. The Kodan culture as a whole has a real reverence towards nature and the balance of nature. And if you look back into the lore of Kota's creation story,

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there's a lot to do with the spirits and the energy of the world and what eventually came to be from it. I think a lot of the Kodan would feel a kinship with the Vaelwardens even if they're not one themselves because the Vaelwardens see it as a very important duty

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of theirs to protect the veil and to protect Orr. Likewise, Kodan who believe in Kota believed that he had appointed them as the protectors of and guardians of Tyria.

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So I see a lot in common there in terms of a responsibility to the world around them.

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Oh, I'm playing the [bleep], absolutely. And I know I'm not supposed to talk about that, and I'm sure Colin's going to be really upset that I did, but I don't really care. I'm playing as an Asura. I think they're the coolest. I just really want

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to explore every angle that you can in this game, and I can't wait. In Guild Wars 3, I am planning to play as a Kodan for sure. I want to know what it finally feels like to be tall.

Topics:Guild Wars 3Playable SpeciesHumansAsuraKodanVaelwardensTyriaLoreMMORPGGame Story

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