I know the people left on here are mostly GW2 die hards with computers that probably run the game at 1080p and they don't mind the performance issues.
but GW2 was far and away my favorite MMO-ish game I ever played (especially back in beta before they ruined the Thief class), the integration of some of the best art direction / ux along with modernizing many old MMO problems resulted in one of the most exciting and immersive gaming experiences I've ever had
However, it wasn't long lived, as I recall struggling with performance issues even back when it came out.
Now, years later, I finally decided to give it a try again. Maybe they had improved things?
Unfortunately, nope, in the era of 4080s, 16 core processors, and 4K resolution, GW2 runs abysmally slow, with hitching and latency even around relatively low population areas.
It's painfully clear that GW2's engine was not only never great in the first place, but that now it's completely unplayable save for those who are still addicted somehow.
If ArenaNet can somehow turn out a similar quality game, with the same feedback loop between players and designers, but with a modern multi-threaded engine capable of utilizing modern hardware, I would play it in an instant.
I loved this game/team so much that I bought multiple copies of the game back when it came out just so friends of mine could try it.
Please make Guild Wars 3!
