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World of Warcraft Forever Officially Brings Gamepad Controls Blizzard's MMO
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Blizzard announced World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon 2026, a new version of the classic MMO offering a fresh "Classic Plus" experience with extensive new features.
- For the first time, World of Warcraft Forever supports robust gamepad controls, allowing players to use Xbox and PlayStation controllers, marking a significant shift from the traditional keyboard and mouse setup.
- The gamepad support aims to enhance player accessibility and provide more gameplay options, enabling seamless switching between controller and keyboard/mouse input.
- Developers emphasized that gamepad support is designed for PC play and not intended for console or handheld releases, focusing on player comfort and accessibility rather than platform expansion.
- World of Warcraft Forever's beta, including gamepad support, begins on September 17, with the full game launching on November 4, 2026.
