Blizzard wants you to play Wow Forever “wherever you want, and at some point on whatever you want”
Blizzard has signalled that World of Warcraft could eventually be playable on more devices, including consoles, as it aims to let players access the game wherever and whenever they choose. The comments point to a broader ambition for the long-running MMO, but do not amount to an announcement of a console version.
Blizzard president Johanna Faries said the company wants players to enjoy WoW “wherever you want, and at some point on whatever you want”. The article presents console ports as a possibility, while noting the timing and platforms remain unspecified; no release plans or technical details were provided.
In short
- Blizzard wants WoW available across more devices.
- Console versions remain a possibility, not a confirmed plan.
- The company has given no timing or platform details.
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The case for
Expanding WoW to consoles and other devices could make the game easier to access, welcome new players and let existing subscribers play in more settings. If Blizzard can adapt the controls and interface without compromising the experience, broader availability could help the game remain relevant over time.
The case against
WoW’s systems and interface have been built around keyboard and mouse, so adapting them for consoles could make complex play less intuitive or require compromises. Supporting more platforms also takes development resources and could divert attention from improving the core PC game, especially when Blizzard has announced no concrete plans.
Explained simply
World of Warcraft, often called WoW, is an online role-playing game set in the fantasy world of Azeroth. Players create characters, complete quests and explore together, with many activities requiring groups to work as a team.
The game is made by Blizzard Entertainment and has been running since 2004, mainly on personal computers. Its players use a keyboard and mouse, so bringing it to consoles or other devices could involve changes to how the game is controlled.
How widely WoW might become available matters to players who want to access it on different devices. The company has not specified which platforms it may support or when.