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New Minecraft add-on lets you adventure with friendly bots, so you're never alone
A new Minecraft add-on developed by Gamemode One allows players to adventure with AI-controlled companions who can explore, mine, craft, and fight. These bots are manually programmed and influenced by player actions, offering a way to make the game feel more populated even when playing alone. The add-on is available on the Minecraft Marketplace for approximately $4.99.
World of Warcraft: Forever takes page out of retail's book as Blizzard confirms access to add-ons will be…
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Forever will restrict 'computational add-ons,' such as combat mods and those that automate communication, similar to the retail version of the game. This decision, while controversial in the retail version, appears to be less unpopular for the upcoming Classic+ take, with some players suggesting it's not a significant issue given the expected content difficulty.
WoW Forever discusses classes, addons, party forming, PvP progression, and how it effectively negates WoW 2
World of Warcraft Forever will feature increased gold costs for mount training and will not allow meeting stones to teleport players to dungeons, encouraging more player interaction. Addons will have similar restrictions to the retail version, and PvP will include its own progression system with honor ranks and cosmetic rewards. Principal designer Kris Zierhut stated that the game's efficient engine makes a "WoW 2" unnecessary.
World of Warcraft's Venomous Abyss raid is "what we'd hoped for" from the war on add-ons, Ion Hazzikostas explains
Blizzard Entertainment's Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit discuss the impact of banning combat add-ons in World of Warcraft's latest expansion, Midnight. They believe the change has successfully encouraged more vocal raid leading and human cooperation, aligning with their hopes for the game's progression. The developers also touch on ongoing UI improvements and adjustments to bonus roll mechanics.
World of Warcraft’s Ion Hazzkostas suggests Midnight’s UI and addon overhaul makes the MMO more ‘approachable’
Blizzard's Ion Hazzikostas stated that the recent UI and addon overhaul in World of Warcraft has made the game more approachable. He believes that while the changes were controversial and led to some addons becoming defunct, the majority of players can now complete content without feeling reliant on external tools, allowing for shorter play sessions.
WoW's game director thinks its UI overhaul has been 'successful so far,' even if it's 'not…
World of Warcraft Game Director Ion Hazzikostas stated that the game's UI overhaul has been largely successful, despite initial community controversy regarding addon restrictions. While acknowledging ongoing work and some exceptions, he believes the changes allow more players to engage with content without relying on external tools. Blizzard plans further improvements to the base UI and addon interface in upcoming patches.
Blizzard knows World of Warcraft's removal of raid add-ons is "controversial," but the MMO's lead says its new UI "has been successful so far"
Blizzard Entertainment director Ion Hazzikostas acknowledges the controversy surrounding the removal of combat add-ons in World of Warcraft with the Midnight expansion, but states the new UI has been successful. He believes the changes promote a more approachable experience and a level playing field, with most players still completing content without external tools.
Playing World of Warcraft with a controller might become my preferred playstyle thanks to this excellent gamepad-friendly addon that's letting me enjoy Azeroth from my couch
An addon called ConsolePort is enhancing World of Warcraft's native controller support, allowing players to enjoy the MMORPG from their couch. This addon, combined with Blizzard's gradual implementation of gamepad features and game streaming technology, transforms the user experience with features like ability clusters and camera-based targeting, making casual play more comfortable.
The best WoW addons July 2026
This guide details the best World of Warcraft addons available in July 2026, focusing on those that enhance gameplay, utility, and the user interface following the 'Midnight' expansion's addon purge. It covers essential addons for raiding, professions, navigation, and customization, including popular choices like ElvUI, Deadly Boss Mods, and Auctioneer, while noting changes due to Blizzard's new policies.
