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Guild Wars 3 combat design challenges at scale

ArenaNet is developing Guild Wars 3 with a focus on action-oriented combat designed for approximately 20 players. This approach, while novel for MMOs, has presented challenges when scaling to traditional raid sizes. Many aspects of the game, including mounts and professions, remain undisclosed as development progresses. AI

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Guild Wars 3 combat design challenges at scale

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