World of Warcraftis getting two incredible new targeting options whenDragonflightreleases. The new Soft Targeting system, including both the Interact Key and Action Targeting, will be available to players when theWorld of Warcraft: DragonflightPre-Patch begins on October 25.
With the new Action Targeting system active,World of Warcraftplayers can target enemies, NPCs, and interactable objects simply by facing them. Jeff Liu, the senior UI designer forWorld of Warcraft, described it as similar to an action game. The toggleable system still works with Tab Targeting–each system can be used together or independently of the other.
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The new Action Targeting system also comes with an Interact Key. By pressing F, a character can interact with a nearby NPC or object characters are facing without having to target or click on them. The Interact Key can be freely bound to other buttons, and it works for tons of game mechanics, from skinning andlootingWorld of Warcraftenemiesto talking with NPCs or even sitting in chairs.
This system of targeting is reminiscent of systems found in other MMORPGs, likeGuild Wars 2andElder Scrolls Online. While the new Action Targeting system hardly transformsWorld of Warcraft’scombat system into an action game, it does help mitigate the frustration of the sometimes-unpredictable Tab Targeting system, though it may struggle in complex fights with large mobs of enemies. More importantly, these new options are great accessibility tools for people who struggle with keyboards or choose to play with controllers.
Many players are excited to try out the new Soft Targeting system. The Interact Key seems like a simple and easy way to quickly navigate the world with fewer clicks, and Action Targeting looks as sleek and approachable as the new UI overhauls. Fans were quick to praise Liu and hisWorld of Warcraftdevelopment team for the hard workthey put into these new developments.
WithWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight’sPre-Patch right around the corner, players won’t have to wait long to try out the new targeting options, Talent Trees, or UI overhauls. A few weeks later on November 15,World of Warcraftplayers can participate in the Primal Storms Pre-Patch eventand make Dracthyr Evokers. Though some players have concerns thatDragonflightis not ready for release, theWorld of Warcraftdevelopment team is confident it will be able to squash all the remaining bugs before going live on retail. Players can soon evaluate the expansion for themselves as they explore the Dragon Isles in a little over a month.
World of Warcraftis available now for PC.Dragonflightlaunches on November 28.
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