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AWorld of Warcraftfan is showing off the game on Xbox, using Nvidia’s GeForce NOW streaming service to play the beloved MMORPG on the Microsoft console. Since the game first debuted in 2004, the MMORPG from Blizzard Entertainment has grown into one of the most recognized and popular online games in the world. Even two decades after its launch, the game is still said to boast millions of active players andWorld of Warcraft’s next expansionis even on the way later this year. Now, the Blizzard game is technically available on a new platform for the first time.
Despite being one of the most popular MMORPGs,World of Warcrafthas never seen an official version aside from its PC release. The franchise has debuted a litany of spinoffs on mobile devices likeHearthstoneandWarcraft Rumble, though the main game remains exclusively available on PC. The lack of a console version ofWorld of Warcraftcomes as some of its biggest competitors likeFinal Fantasy 14have pushed versions on multiple platforms. Now, however, a recent update to GeForce Now gives players a new way to play the game on Xbox.
The newest compatibility update to Nvidia’s GeForce NOW cloud gaming service featured a major reveal forWorld of Warcraftfans. As showcased by Twitter user Rebs Gaming via Reddit user ReapsNoEviL, players using the cloud gaming platform can now launch andplayWorld of Warcrafton Xbox consoles. The console version is said to support high-end graphics forWorld of Warcraftas well, reportedly able to run the game smoothly on ultra settings. Add-ons are also said to be coming to the cloud version ofWorld of Warcraftin a future update.
World of Warcraft Now Technically Playable on Xbox
The introduction ofWorld of Warcraftto GeForce NOW comes as Blizzard has discussed the idea of bringing the game to consoles more in recent months. During an April interview, executive producer Holly Longdale gave the vague answer of “nothing’s impossible” when asked about the potential for a version ofWorld of Warcrafton consoles.World of Warcrafthad also been previously linked to Microsoft through the developer’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing the MMORPG under the Microsoft umbrella.
The GeForce NOW version ofWorld of Warcraftserves as the long-awaited first appearance of the game on consoles as it gears up for its next expansion.The War Withinis expected to launch later this year with the beta test for theWorld of Warcraftexpansion beginning next week.The War Withinwill reportedly majorly streamlineWorld of Warcraft’s Skyriding system, as well as introduce a new explorable area with the continent of Khaz Algar. Between a new expansion and a playable Xbox version through GeForce NOW,World of Warcraftfans have plenty to look forward to.
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World of Warcraft is an incredibly successful MMORPG that has been going strong for almost two decades. It’s one of the highest-grossing franchises in history and is widely considered the most popular MMORPG ever made.
