The Future of Wordle: Will It Remain Free After Joining The New York Times?

In a recent statement, Josh Wardle, the creator of the popular word-based puzzle game Wordle, expressed his excitement about the game's upcoming move to The New York Times (NYT) website. While many fans are thrilled about the partnership, they can't help but wonder if Wordle will remain free and simple to play.

Wardle has always admired the NYT's approach to their games and the respect with which they treat their players. Given that his game was inspired by the NYT's crossword puzzles, this move feels very natural to him. However, he also acknowledged that it might be a little overwhelming as the game grows bigger than he ever imagined.

Since launching Wordle, Wardle has been in awe of the response from everyone who has played the game. While it's incredible to watch the game grow, he admitted that it can be a bit overwhelming at times. The good news is that Wordle will still be free to play for everyone once it moves to the NYT website.

The company has stated that when Wordle moves to the NYT site, it will be free to play for new and existing players, with no changes made to its gameplay. Wardle also assured that he's working with the NYT to preserve players' wins and streaks, which means you won't lose your game history after the move.

Some NYT games, such as The Crossword, are behind a paywall, but it's unclear if Wordle will follow suit. Only time will tell if the game will remain free and simple to play or become part of the company's paid offerings.

For now, fans can rest assured that Wordle will continue to provide an amazing experience for everyone as it joins forces with the NYT. As Wardle said, 'I am just one person, and it is important to me that, as Wordle grows, it continues to provide a great experience to everyone.

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