Guild Wars Reforged soft-launches on mobile with cross-platform Tyria

Guild Wars Reforged is now in soft launch on mobile in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, which is a serious moment for old-school MMORPG fans. ArenaNet is bringing Tyria to Android and iOS with cross-platform support, mobile UI adjustments, controller support and a free-to-start model supported by ads and campaign purchases. Existing owners can reportedly sync progress and purchases, which is the part veteran players will care about most.

This is not just a random mobile spin-off wearing a famous logo. It is a test of whether a classic PC MMORPG can move onto phones without losing its identity. The global launch is currently expected on 24 June through App Store listing information, so the soft-launch window will tell us a lot about controls, monetization and whether Tyria still feels good in pocket form.