Wordle, despite its incredible spike in popularity, is still a very young game. The word game originally launched in October 2021 and has perhaps already peaked. To its credit,The New York Timesstruck while the iron was hot, acquiringWordlein January. Since then, however, the transition ofWordleto theNYTplatform has been slow and without much reward. It seems development is finally moving forward, however, as theNYThas confirmed a major feature is soon to be implemented.

In a message shared on Twitter,The New York Timesconfirmed that a major feature is soon to be implemented forWordleplayers. This feature will allow gamers, regardless of what platform or device they use to playWordle, to link their game with aNYTaccount. ExistingNYTaccounts or new accounts will work, so allWordleplayers will be able to use this feature.

As for what connectingWordleto aNYTaccount will do, there are two major factors. The first is securing aplayer’sWordleaccomplishments. Linking aNYTaccount will preserve a player’sWordlestats, including the win streak.Wordleplayers will never have to worry about accidentally deleting a cookie and losing all their hard work again. Linked accounts will ensure stats are preserved for the duration of the account.

The next aspect of the upcomingWordleupdate is the ability to play across multiple platforms.Wordleplayerswho have swapped between devices before know that each one has its own stats and streak. It can be frustrating to not keep one’s progress across all devices. That will change after being linked to aNYTaccount. So long as each device links Wordle to aNYTaccount, progress will be shared across all devices.

TheNYTdoes warn that once linked to aNYTaccount, which serves as a hub to all theNYT’s various word gamesthe process cannot be reversed. There’s no way to disassociate the word game afterward, it seems, so players should make sure they have their own account and that they want access to these features in the first place.

This is a feature thatWordleplayers have been asking for. It has taken longer than many assumed, but at least it’s arriving soon. TheNYTsays some may already see the ability to link their account, while others will have to be patient as the feature is coming soon. As for those hoping for Wordle to be added to theNYT’sCrosswordapp likeSpelling Beewas, there’s no news as of yet.

Wordleis available now via PC or mobile browser.