Warcraft 3 Reforged Mandates Online Connection, Drops LAN Play
Warcraft 3: Reforged now requires an always-online connection for all gameplay. This change has led to the removal of its traditional LAN mode. Blizzard cites improved matchmaking, but fans express frustration over connectivity and lost options.
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WarCraft III devs say its new always-online requirement improves network play for the majority of fans
Blizzard Entertainment has implemented an always-online requirement for WarCraft III: Reforged, even for single-player, which has also resulted in the removal of its LAN mode. The company states this is to improve global matchmaking and network play for the majority of players, though it has drawn criticism for impacting those with poor connections and eliminating LAN parties.
Warcraft 3: Reforged adds always-online requirement, removes LAN mode
Warcraft 3: Reforged has implemented an always-online requirement for all gameplay, including single-player, and has removed local area network (LAN) functionality. Blizzard Entertainment did not provide a specific reason for these controversial changes, which have been met with frustration from the fanbase, especially given the game's already contested reputation.
