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The lan gaming tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of local-network multiplayer on Windows, including how always-online requirements affect it. A recent example covers Warcraft III: Reforged Version 3.0.0, where Blizzard removed LAN mode from the modern Reforged client and required players to stay online, directing those who want local-network play to the Classic Client or Legacy TFT 1.29. The thread frames this as more than a login-check change for Windows players. Coverage here centers on how game clients, patches, and platform decisions shape whether LAN play remains practical on Windows.
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    Warcraft III Reforged 3.0.0 Is Always-Online

    Blizzard’s September 12, 2026 Warcraft III: Reforged Version 3.0.0 patch notes make a sharp division between the modern Reforged client and Blizzard’s older alternative client. Build 24268 removes LAN mode from Reforged and requires Reforged players to remain online at all times. Blizzard...
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