Guild Wars 3 Secures Star Wars and Halo Composer Kazuma Jinnouchi for Its Soundtrack
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
ArenaNet has announced that veteran composer Kazuma Jinnouchi will lead the soundtrack for Guild Wars 3, bringing his experience from Star Wars, Halo, and Metal Gear to the upcoming MMORPG.
ArenaNet has locked in a major talent for the upcoming Guild Wars 3. Kazuma Jinnouchi, the acclaimed composer behind scores for Star Wars, Metal Gear, and the post-Bungie era of Halo, is officially leading the audio team for the highly anticipated MMORPG. Alongside this reveal, ArenaNet dropped a behind-the-scenes video showing Jinnouchi and the audio crew crafting the game's main theme. Fans looking for familiar talent will also be glad to hear that longtime Guild Wars 2 composer Maclaine Diemer is returning, alongside Asuka Ito of Rhythm Heaven and PilotWings fame.
The released footage gives a clear look at the creative direction for the soundtrack. Audio lead Chase Thompson emphasized the importance of respecting the musical legacy of the franchise. The early tracks lean heavily into grand orchestral arrangements and melodic depth, matching the style that defined the first two entries in the series. This news follows a steady drip of updates from ArenaNet since the game was first revealed at Summer Game Fest earlier this year, giving the community plenty to dissect as we wait for the beta in late 2027.
For a community that has spent years investing time into massive online worlds, the audio identity of a game is just as important as its progression systems or monetization model. ArenaNet has already generated a lot of goodwill by promising no subscriptions or pay-to-win mechanics. Pairing that player-first approach with a heavyweight composer like Jinnouchi shows that the studio is treating the next chapter of the franchise with serious ambition. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer.
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Original article: Eurogamer