UPDATE: Microsoft and Asus revealed two new handheld devices at the Xbox Games Showcase this year.
As the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 kicks off, the World of Warcraft community is watching closely, not just for new games, but for a possible industry-shaking announcement: could WoW finally be headed to consoles?
It might sound like a stretch, but Blizzard’s recent changes suggest the starts could finally be aligning.
The new single-button rotation introduced in Patch 11.1.7, paired with the planned strict addon limitations that will go live around the Midnight expansion, hints at a push toward simplification, one that fits console design philosophy perfectly.
Why Now Makes Sense for a WoW Console Port
Let’s be real here for a moment: World of Warcraft wasn’t build for controllers, but Blizzard has spent the past few years slowly chipping away at the PC-only limitations. The UI overhaul, controller support, and now a one-button rotation? That’s not just accessibility, it’s adaptation!
Add to that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and its growing commitment to expanding its Game Pass and Xbox ecosystem, and you probably know now where we’re going with this!
Silence from Microsoft… So Far
Despite growing speculation, Microsoft has stayed quiet about bringing WoW top Xbox. No leaks, no teasers, no comments. But with Xbox now holding the keys to Blizzard’s future, that silence could break at any moment. If it does, we’ll be covering it live along with all other major Showcase reveals tied to Blizzard and other games!
