After endless rumors, it is now true: World of Warcraft is coming to console. But not in the way you think.
For many years it was a rumor and speculation. Basically, since 2014, there have been suspicions that World of Warcraft would eventually come to console. Now, Windows Central has confirmed it. Because WoW will appear on Xbox – but not quite as you might think.
What has been revealed? In an article from Windows Central, details about the next Xbox console generation were revealed. It was also explained that some games will be playable on it that, at first glance, do not seem to fit. Among them: World of Warcraft.
WoW on Xbox – Just like all other PC games
What’s the catch? Those who think that World of Warcraft is coming to console and that the many signs have been validated are only partly correct. Because there isn’t really a dedicated console version of WoW.
Instead, the next Xbox generation will simply have full Windows integration, making it extremely close to a PC. Anyone who wants can open different platforms and launchers on the Xbox – such as Steam or Battle.net. Thus, the next Xbox is basically a PC and all PC games will be available to the console.
When will it happen? When the next generation of the Xbox console will be released is currently still uncertain. Therefore, there is also no set date for when WoW will come to console.
This will at least fulfill part of the hopes of many gamers, allowing them to experience Azeroth – at least in some way – on a console. Whether a “real” version for PlayStation or even a Nintendo console will follow remains to be seen.
