One of the greatest MMORPGs I have ever played is the original Guild Wars. I spent thousands of hours exploring Tyria with my friends on PC when I was a young boy, and it's a game that has created some of my fondest gaming memories and some of my fondest relationships, too.
Guild Wars revealed an all-new "Reforged" version of the original Guild Wars late last year, and even Steam Deck verified it, so I could explore my favourite RPG on handhelds, which long-time readers will know I am very passionate about after reviewing 100s of them over on our YouTube channel.
So when I heard that ArenaNet are bringing this incredible remaster to Android and iOS, I felt an exhale of breath take over me, because I'll be honest, even though the Steam Deck is great, I much prefer playing games on my premium Android retro handhelds... because they don't weigh a tonne.
Playing an RPG on a smartphone will certainly be cramped, but many Guild Wars players won't mind doing that for minimal times, to perhaps level grind or do some of the smaller, collecting missions that don't require concentration.
And, I am hoping that ArenaNet will allow the connection of controllers and Android-focused retro handhelds to take full advantage of the game mechanics that they have produced for the Steam Deck. The official date that Guild Wars Reforged will be coming to mobile is 24th June 2026, according to their X post.
"When Guild Wars Reforge launches globally, you will be able to log in with your ArenaNet account to play cross-platform with your existing characters on PC, Steam Deck, or mobile. New players can play Prophecies™ for free, with additional campaigns and expansions available to purchase", states ArenaNet.
Each campaign’s paid version can be purchased as a standalone add-on for $6.99 in the game. The Guild Wars: Eye of the North™ expansion and Bonus Mission Pack will also be available for $9.99 and $5.99. Existing Guild Wars Reforged players on ArenaNet accounts can simply log in on mobile to progress their characters across PC, Steam Deck, and mobile devices with no cost, ads, or restrictions!
You can pre-register on the Google Play Store, which will notify you when it's ready to download on the 24th June. No pre-registration is currently available for iOS yet.
