Returner helps players catch up on World of Warcraft content. The addon creates a welcome-back panel that displays important news and game changes you missed during your break. It pulls information from the official game news feed every day to ensure you see the most current updates.

Follow these steps to install the addon on your Windows computer.

1. Visit the official download page.
2. Look for the section labeled Releases on the right side of the screen.
3. Click the latest version link.
4. Download the file ending in .zip to your computer.
5. Open your World of Warcraft installation folder.
6. Find the folder named _retail_.
7. Enter the Interface folder.
8. Open the AddOns folder.
9. Move the downloaded files into this AddOns folder.
10. Restart the game client.

The addon manages your news discovery automatically.

• Daily Sync: The system checks for new game announcements every time you log in.
• Summary View: A clean panel highlights major patches, system changes, and event start dates.
• Minimal Impact: The system uses very little memory to keep your frame rate stable during play.
• Easy Navigation: Links inside the panel take you to official deep dives for more details.

The addon requires no special background processes. You only need the standard game client.

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• Game Version: Current Retail World of Warcraft.
• Storage: 50 MB of free space.
• Connection: Active internet access for the news feed update.

The addon works immediately upon installation. If you want to change how the panel looks, follow these steps:

1. Log into your character.
2. Press the Escape key.
3. Choose Options from the menu.
4. Select the AddOns tab at the bottom of the list.
5. Click on Returner.
6. Toggle the visibility settings to suit your screen space.

Common issues often relate to file placement.

• The addon does not appear: Verify that the folder inside your AddOns directory contains the core files. Ensure you did not create a folder within a folder.
• Data remains empty: Check your internet connection. The addon requires a live connection to reach the news server.
• Out of date warning: World of Warcraft updates frequently. As long as the basic features work, you can ignore the generic warning shown at the login screen.
• Menu hiding: Reset the position by using the slash command /returner reset in the chat window.

When a new version releases on the project page, follow the same procedure used for the initial installation. Download the new zip file and replace the old files inside your AddOns folder. Your personal settings remain saved even when you replace the files.

Does the addon track my gameplay? No. The code only reads the public news feed provided on the official game website. It never records your character statistics or private information.

Does it affect game performance? The addon operates during the character loading screen. It creates the display and remains idle while you play. It causes no lag.

Can I move the panel? Click and drag the panel header to place it anywhere on your user interface.

Where does the news come from? The system uses official feeds provided by the game developers to ensure accuracy.

Does it support other languages? The addon currently targets the English news feed. Updates for other regions are planned for future releases.

Where do I report bugs? Use the issue tracker on the main repository page if you find a technical error or unexpected behavior. Provide a screenshot if possible to help identify the problem quickly.