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WoW Forever beta client update 22 September: Mac fixes and controller navigation
Blizzard’s 22 September beta client build 69977 fixes Mac display and stability problems and gamepad navigation. What changed in build 69977 and where to find the later September 24 development notes.
What build 69977 changes
Kaivax posted the Beta Client Update on the US forums on 22 September (shortly before 01:00 UTC on 23 September). It introduces WoW Forever 1.60.1 build 69977 and asks testers to exit the beta and update the client through the Battle.net app to test the following fixes.
- Fixed some display issues and stability issues on Macs.
- Controller navigation should now work properly in the character selection screen when you launch with a gamepad active.
- You can now interact with items that give you quests on a gamepad.
- Other fixes for issues that are not testable in-game.
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How to get the new build
Blizzard’s post only says to exit the beta and update from the Battle.net app. The location of the beta entry in the app comes from Blizzard’s beta-launch article. If the update does not appear, restart the app before assuming the build has not reached your region.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Log out and fully exit the beta client. |
| 2 | Open the Battle.net app and select Forever Beta under In Development. |
| 3 | Let the update install, then launch and check the build number on the login screen. |
| 4 | Retest the issue you care about before changing addons or settings. |
The September 24 weekly update is now live
Blizzard published the following weekly build on September 24. Its notes include further Mac fixes, class changes, quest fixes and known issues. Build 69977 is now historical context rather than the latest update.
For a problem that continues today, check the current known-issues guide and note the build you are running. A later patch fixing a similar symptom does not establish that every earlier report is resolved.
Mac players: what to check after updating
The Mac fixes are described in general terms. Early player replies report mixed results, with some saying a green tint is gone while shadow artefacts remain. Those are unverified reports with no Blizzard response when we checked.
If the game still crashes or renders incorrectly, record your macOS version, Mac model and the exact scene, then try the Secondary Lighting workaround from our known-issues guide before reinstalling.
Controller players: two things to test
The two named fixes are character-selection navigation when launching with a gamepad active, and interacting with objects that give quests. Test both immediately after updating. Blizzard has announced official gamepad support but has not published a compatibility list, so note the controller model and platform in any report.
Where things stand
The table records the September 22 build. For later changes, follow the September 24 notes above.
| Area | Status after build 69977 | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Mac display and stability | Some issues fixed | Whether your specific artefact or crash persists. |
| Gamepad character selection | Fixed when launched with a gamepad active | Moving between characters and realm selection. |
| Gamepad quest items | Now interactable | Objects that start quests, not only NPCs. |
| Untestable fixes | Included, not itemised | See the later September 24 notes for named changes. |
| Following weekly update | Published 24 September | Read the linked development notes above. |
Related reading and guides
Sources and review notes
- Blizzard / Kaivax: Beta Client Update, 22 September (WoW Forever 1.60.1 build 69977)
- Wowhead: beta client update with controller and Mac fixes, 22 September
- Blizzard: the Forever beta is now live; access and first-week content
- Blizzard: beta development notes, 24 September
Updated 26 September to link the published September 24 notes. The body preserves what changed in the September 22 build. Written 23 September from Kaivax’s forum post and Wowhead’s report. The fix descriptions are Blizzard’s wording; the player replies about Mac results are unverified. We have not tested the build on a Mac or with a controller.
