World of Warcraft: Forever introduces built-in gamepad functionality

Blizzard states that World of Warcraft: Forever is getting built-in gamepad capabilities. Executive producer and vice president Holly Longdale explained that introducing this feature serves as the initial phase for expanding the title onto hardware beyond traditional personal computers. Longdale also mentioned that developers noticed users running the software on the ROG Ally X.

World of Warcraft: Forever · official art via IGDB

Although an official system release remains unannounced, Longdale pointed to Xbox Project Helix as part of the studio's considerations for upcoming hardware. This upcoming device is anticipated to function as a hybrid between traditional systems and personal computers.

World of Warcraft: Forever arrives on November 4, 2026. The title utilizes the setting and mechanics of the 2004 original while introducing fresh content and narratives. Developers have not clarified whether gamepad features will eventually arrive in standard World of Warcraft or its Classic counterpart.