With The New York Times buying Wordle for a price “in the low seven figures,” many are wondering what exactly is going to happen to the game. Will Wordle still be free? Will it shut down in 2022? It’s easy to assume the worst with these things, so here’s hoping this post can bring some clarity on what’s going to happen with the popular word puzzle.
Is Wordle still going to be free when New York Times buys it?
Wordle is still going to be free when The New York Times buys it.
Josh Wardle, the game’s creator, tweeted: “When the game moves to the NYT site, it will be free to play for everyone.”
The New York Times stated that Wordle will “initially remain free.” This implies that payment may eventually be needed to access the game, but not initially. This doesn’t quite align with Wardle’s comments, so only time will tell there. For the immediate future, however, Wordle will stay free.
Is Wordle shutting down in 2022?
Wordle is not shutting down in 2022.
Though the website hosting Wordle may change, as The New York Times has its own website and game library, Wordle is unlikely to be shutting down this year.
While it may be inconvenient for current players, the destination of the game may change and that means any bookmarks pointing to the original location will need to be altered.
For those worried about losing progress, Josh Wardle has stated that he is “working with [NYT] to make sure [players’] wins and streaks will be preserved.”
An update on Wordle pic.twitter.com/TmHd0AIRLX
— Josh Wardle (@powerlanguish) January 31, 2022
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