I played WoW Forever on my Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it performed perfectly

World of Warcraft Forever has captured the hearts of many, including the author, as an enhanced version of the original game released in 2004. The re-release added various changes and additions, evoking the spirit of the original while remaining popular among old fans. An unexpected feature of the release was the ability to control WoW with a gamepad, signaling Blizzard's potential expansion into the console market.

However, the author discovered an even more surprising development when they were able to play WoW Forever on their smartphone, thanks to a GitHub project called WoW Foreverywhere.

The launcher works by downloading the game from Blizzard's servers and setting up the device to play it, requiring Android 17, a 64-bit ARM processor, and an Adreno GPU. Although the author's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 was not initially compatible, they were able to install the APK on their phone after allowing installation from unknown sources and turning off the feature to prevent it.

The launcher offers a built-in add-on manager, downloads and installs the game, and stores login details on the phone (encrypted). To play, users must select their language, enable touchscreen mode, and adjust to bind items and spells using the gamepad's d-pad and face buttons.

Despite the initial complexities, the author found WoW Foreverywhere highly enjoyable and intuitive, with a gamepad setup that was more effective than expected. The left and right triggers control targeting allies and enemies, the start button opens the menu radial wheel, and the game runs smoothly without any bugs or issues. Although the author doesn't expect Blizzard to release World of Warcraft for smartphones soon, the success of WoW Foreverywhere suggests that an official mobile version may not be necessary.