
There's been a lot of conversation previously about whether or not Blizzard's legendary MMO World of Warcraft could one day come to consoles, so is there a chance now that the Microsoft acquisition is complete? During an interview at BlizzCon 2023, World of Warcraft vice president and executive producer Holly Longdale mentioned how the team is apparently open to the idea and talks about it "all the time".
When asked more specifically about a possible release on the Xbox in the future, Longdale mentioned how the team was also "talking about that", while reminding everyone that Blizzard is technically "Microsoft now".
As for the immediate future of World of Warcraft and "big questions" like an Xbox or Game Pass release on PC, she notes how Blizzard hasn't actually had a conversation with Xbox about this just yet, as it's been literally weeks since the acquisition.
While it's all sounding quite promising right now, Blizzard hasn't always been so open to the idea of WoW coming to console, with an official comment last year mentioning how it's a game designed "ground up for the PC". In saying this, it has already added some additional controller support. Longdale also apparently stressed how Warcraft's teams have only had limited interactions with Xbox's game studios since the deal was finalised.
Still, Blizzard has entered a new era now, so anything could happen under Microsoft and Xbox! At BlizzCon 2023 this year, Blizzard announced the Worldsoul Saga - with the first expansion "The War Within" releasing in 2024. In addition to this, it's bringing Cataclysm to World of Warcraft Classic next year.
Would you like to see WoW eventually make its way to Xbox or at least PC Game Pass in the future? Tell us in the comments.
[source gamesradar.com]
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I just find it amazing that WoW is still so relevant after all this time. I haven't played since the Wrath of the Lich King expansion released that was after taking a long break shortly after Burning Crusade expansion.
I think 40 was the highest level I ever achieved (which unfortunately got deleted because a Gold Farmer hacked my account and Blizzard banned my account and deleted all of my characters).
The game could be packaged and put on Xbox tomorrow if both companies want. WoW has supported full controller function without mods since v9.2. But to make everyone happy, make sure to toss in Keyboard/Mouse support. The internal support works just fine with a customized controller layout. I've been playing that way on a Steamdeck for over a year and had very few issues. It's genuinely wonderful to see Blizzard excited about distribution, the IP's and player involvement rather than the past few years of horrible PR.
Personally, I'd be happy if it just came to Gamepass ultimate, even if it never comes to console. Though I do love playing MMO's on consoles with controller support. That's how I play New World on my PC...with my Xbox controller. But one or the other or both, I'd be quite happy to give WoW a go if it ever comes to any form of Gamepass.
I tried wow for a bit. Didn't really get into it. But I do like MMORPGs. Just not this.
@Xbox_Dashboard
I am not sure how easy that is. First, they would have to make the game work on the XB network with XB gamer tags and achievements. Next, there is a lot the same with XS consoles and PCs but they are not exactly the same.
It sounds simple and transparent but it probably isn't. You have to remember the game dates back to 2004. There is probably still remnant technology in the game from that era. Back then PCs and XB were coded separately. The tools have changed a lot and XB is more or less PC now, but if there is still some old tech there then it would not be easy.
Xbox becoming the MMO console is actually kind of a cool tonight.
Day one for me when it comes to console. WoW is my favorite game of all time. Sadly though with no PC I haven't been able to play it in years.
I don't understand why porting ANY game to xbox is an issue? Xbox has mouse and keyboard support. Just make having a mouse and keyboard a requirement for a console release. The series X is basically a pretty decent pc amin reality. I think if games like WoW etc are to come to console, people would be happy with needing to have a mouse and keyboard. Especially those who have a pc like mine. It's basically one level up from being coal powered 😂
Its quite cool how its feels like wow feels so relevant again. It feels like the franchise have made a strong comeback hehe. Its a bit like in the old age.
I think one reason they have always heisted is because there are soooooo many mods on WoW and some of them you must have to do end game content. So if it is brought to xbox they need to allow mod support.
I have no room (or money) for a gaming PC, so the only way I'll be able to play is if it comes to Xbox. Potentially exciting times ahead... 🤔
@Tasuki @Nightscrawler I'm in the same boat. I've given up on pc's, I don't have the money and I can't run the latest content. So WoW coming to Xbox would save me a ton of money. I miss WoW a great, great deal!
@NeoRatt the Cheevo's are baked in already with WoW's internal system a d easily converted. The coding has been updated multiple times. At this point the game could run on a potato. I run it on Steamdeck at a rock solid 60fps. Ya the resolution stinks because of the SD limits. The bigger question is Battle.net and what Xbox does with that. They already support syncing with the two accounts. But the bigger picture of pulling in games like Starcraft, WoW, Hearthstone and maybe even WC3 would be tantalizing.
Wouldn't mind having another bash ,i played years ago and my memory is there was a lot of players just standing about, off topic, I was reading another story, apparently Phil now considers playstation and Nintendo players part of the xbox family ,I was thinking ,maybe if xbox got out of the console game,let's be honest its been dead for a while ,and just had game pass,they could put it on playstation and Nintendo machines,and everyone would be happy ,wouldn't they ? Think of all those subs 😁
I did said on another post "MMORPG WOW" on the xbox series x/x
I certainly would play this day one on console if they make it happen. My days of keeping up with a PC are done so this my WoW days as well.
I would buy this immediately if it came to Xbox, even if it was just WoW Classic I would buy it day one as I loved playing WoW back in 2004
This would require a lot of work, and likely a dedicated team behind it, but WoW on console is totally possible. It isn't as simple as copy/paste and program in controller support, but within a years time I could absolutely see an announcement being made that WoW is console bound. Maybe next year at one of the big gaming shows, or during the Xbox presentation in June, we could see an announcement that a console port is set for a holiday release? Who knows.
One thing I can tell you for sure is that WoW is eventually coming to Game Pass and ditching the dedicated $15/mo subscription fee. Absorbed those 5-10m WoW subscribers is most certainly on the radar.
@GamingSince84 whats so hard about porting a MMO?
@InheritNegative Thing is the only games I played on PC was WoW, Heroes of Might and Magic, and The Sims. Every other game I would play on console, either PS, Switch or Xbox so I couldn't justify buying a PC over a console.
WOW on Xbox would be awesome
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