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32 Bit Support Ending as of Battle for Azeroth Launch

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The 32 bit version of WoW is going the way of Windows XP and company, as it will no longer be playable as of the Battle for Azeroth launch. Blizzard also mention you should upgrade your OS by July 1st, a whole month and a half before the BfA launch, which might mean there will be some changes to the client after that but before BfA. So, perhaps we'll be seeing the pre-expansion patch on the week of July 1st or it's just an arbitrary amount of time before the launch itself. In any case, get to upgrading if you haven't already.

Blizzard Logo32 Bit Support Ending (source)

When World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth™ is live, we will no longer support the World of Warcraft game client for 32-bit operating systems. The vast majority of World of Warcraft players are already running the 64-bit version of the game, and this change will allow us to focus on making the 64-bit version as stable and efficient as possible.

If you are using a 32-bit operating system, you will need to upgrade to 64-bit. In most cases (as with Windows 7 through 10), you have the option to upgrade for free, but you may need to reinstall some applications. Check with your OS maker to find out how to upgrade to a 64-bit operating system and what applications will be affected.

Why We’re Retiring 32-Bit Support

The memory limitations of 32-bit operating systems can impact the playability and stability of many modern games, and 64-bit operating systems have been industry standard for several years. As with past expansions, we’re making a great many technological updates to WoW with Battle for Azeroth to further enhance the game experience, and the time is right to make this change.

We recommend updating to the 64-bit version of the game before July 1, 2018, to ensure your World of Warcraft gaming experience is unaffected.

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1 hour ago, Abom said:

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Hey, those potatoes got us through a lot of games and a lot of WoW, let's show them some respect! ?

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On 6/5/2018 at 9:49 AM, Starym said:

Hey, those potatoes got us through a lot of games and a lot of WoW, let's show them some respect! ?

Well, now i have to use my microwave instead of my toaster. Time to invest.

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It was about time, really.

I can't even imagine how would the game run on a true 32 bit only CPU, like the Pentium 4. Most people that will get affected are likely running a 32 bit OS on a 64 bit CPU, so they will have to reinstall.

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