WoW Forever can be played on Android phones thanks to a GitHub project called WoW Foreverywhere. In the installation tried with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the game ran smoothly from start to finish. However, not every phone is suitable for this job; Google Pixel 10 Pro was left out because it did not meet the requirements.
WoW Forever is an improved re-release of the original World of Warcraft, released in 2004. It brings many changes and additions while preserving the old spirit. With the release, the feature of playing with a gamepad also came in beta.
How to install WoW Forever on the phone?
WoW Foreverywhere appeared a few days after the official release. A launcher that downloads the game from Blizzard's servers and prepares the device for the game. Therefore, the device requires Android 17, 64 bit ARM processor and Adreno GPU.
For installation, it is enough to download the APK file from the GitHub page and install it on the phone. First of all, it is necessary to allow the installation of applications from unknown sources. In Galaxy Z Fold 8, it was also necessary to turn off the Auto Blocker feature.
The launcher downloads and installs the game itself. It stores login information encrypted on the phone and includes a built-in plug-in manager.
There is a virtual remote control on the screen, but a Bluetooth remote control is recommended for the best experience. For the language selection menu, it is necessary to turn on touch mode in the launcher. If there is an authenticator on the account, it is a bit troublesome to switch between applications and paste the code. You should not forget to turn on the keyboard as well.
Gameplay with the controller is better than expected
There are many buttons to press in WoW. Depending on the character, more than 20 spells and abilities may be required. That's why many people thought that such a game could not be played with a gamepad.
The layout is like most third-person action games. Analog sticks control the character and camera, buttons control spells and jump. Items or spells can be assigned to the arrow keys and main keys.
These eight slots open another eight when the left trigger is held down. The right trigger also adds eight slots. When two triggers are pressed together, another eight appears; thus, a total of 32 spells and items can be assigned.
The upper buttons control friendly and enemy targeting. The start button opens the wheel menu; The inventory, professions and character page can be accessed here. It takes a few minutes to set up the spells. Still, the few hours of questing and grinding were just as enjoyable as on PC. This order is not very suitable for raids.
No sign for official mobile version
WoW Foreverywhere is unofficial. Still, it shows that it's possible for WoW to come to phones. Blizzard may have added gamepad support for consoles, but the same system works on phones too.
The game ran smoothly throughout testing. Therefore, it seems possible to play for a few hours on the couch in the evenings with the Xbox controller and Z Fold 8. However, there is no sign that Blizzard will bring WoW to phones anytime soon.
