World of Warcraft Director Shoots Down Console Port Rumors
Rumors about a potential World of Warcraft console port recently resurfaced, yet Game Director Ion Hazzikostas says no such plans are in place. World of Warcraft console port rumors make the rounds every so often. In 2020, for example, many assumed that source code for controller support meant the long-running MMORPG would finally migrate to PlayStation and Xbox platforms. And it didn't take long for even more speculation about a WoW release on Xbox to hit the airwaves once Microsoft announced its intent to acquire publisher Activision Blizzard.
Prior to Patch 9.0.1 in late 2020, World of Warcraft players interested in controller support options had no choice but to utilize external programs. The pre-patch for Shadowlands changed the game, then, allowing users to navigate the fantastical world with a PlayStation or Xbox gamepad in hand. While many assumed this marked the first step towards a future console version of WoW, Blizzard Entertainment never even teased such an endeavor. Of course, discussions concerning a hopeful World of Warcraft Xbox port bubbled to the surface once again in the wake of Microsoft's impending Activision Blizzard purchase. Fans should not hold their breath, though.
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In an interview with IGN, World of Warcraft Game Director Ion Hazzikostas addressed ongoing rumors regarding the potential for a console iteration. The developer quickly dismissed the notion with the following comment: "Nah, I think World of Warcraft is a game designed from the ground up for the PC." Warcraft's improved controller support and updated user interface will, thus, be left for PC players and PC players alone to enjoy.
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