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World of Warcraft players debate a possible dedicated controller-based interface floated by Blizzard
Blizzard Entertainment's Holly Longdale asked World of Warcraft players about their interest in a dedicated controller-based UI. While the question was solely about interface options, discussions on Reddit touched upon potential console ports and ability rebalancing, with many expressing negative sentiment towards such changes.
World of Warcraft lead asks how players would feel about playing the MMO on controller with a dedicated UI, but fans…
Blizzard Entertainment is exploring the possibility of adding controller support and a dedicated UI for World of Warcraft, with executive producer Holly Longdale actively researching player interest. While some players expressed concerns about potential negative impacts on the PC experience, others see it as an inevitable move, especially following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
World of Warcraft’s Holly Longdale speaks to future development: ‘We want to add dazzle to it’
World of Warcraft Executive Producer Holly Longdale discussed future development plans for the MMORPG, aiming to 'add dazzle' and cater to a wide range of players. Potential updates include enhancements to social and guild systems, controller support, a housing development roadmap, and a return to Northrend.
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.
Steam Machine Will Recognize All Steam Deck Verified Titles, But 1080p/30 FPS is a Must
Valve has outlined the minimum requirements for games to be verified on the upcoming Steam Machine, stating that titles must run at 1080p and 30 FPS, mirroring the Steam Deck's standards. More demanding requirements exist for VR titles, while 2D games need 30 FPS at 720p. Valve also discussed optimizations for lower-specced machines and controller support for developers targeting SteamOS.
The Resident Evil Requiem PC Experience Will Get Better Eventually, Capcom Says
Capcom has released a new patch for Resident Evil 4 that addresses various bugs and improves performance on PC and consoles. The publisher also announced plans to implement enhanced DualSense controller support for the PC version, though a release date for this feature has not yet been specified.
Proton Experimental gets improvements for Vermintide 2 and more controller support for launchers
Valve has released an update for Proton Experimental, enhancing compatibility for Linux and SteamOS users. Key improvements include making Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and METAL GEAR SURVIVE properly playable, alongside expanded controller support for various game launchers and applications.
