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World of Warcraft Would Never Work on PS5 or Xbox

The official gamepad support in WoW: Forever is about as good as it could be, but it's still a square peg in a round hole

World of Warcraft Would Never Work on PS5 or Xbox

Blizzard's World of Warcraft: Forever has captured the atmosphere of the original MMO with its immersive world and focus on the journey. Players have praised its realism, but some long for the intense weather effects of the past. Reddit user Darthbobz expressed disappointment over the insufficient weather in WoW: Forever, stating that it lacked the dramatic impact of earlier games.

Blizzard has acknowledged this feedback and will be increasing weather effects in select zones during the upcoming patch. A teaser video reveals a heavy rainstorm in Elwynn Forest, blurring the view and creating an immersive experience. While the beta's level cap is currently at 20, Blizzard hints that more weather effects may be implemented in the future.

With a level cap and content limited at this stage, players are eagerly awaiting the full release on November 4, but Blizzard's swift response to player feedback has generated excitement for the upcoming changes.

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