Hit puzzle recreation Wordle has moved to change into a part of New York Instances, and customers have complained this shift has reset their treasured play streaks.

The change follows the publication’s buy of the puzzler for a seven-figure sum, and has seen it switch onto the New York Times website. (The outdated hyperlink will now autodirect for present gamers.) The sport’s brand has additionally been redesigned.

Nevertheless, the transfer has not been with out situation. Whereas most play stats have carried over (guess rely, win rely, variety of recreation’s performed), the all-important streak rely has not. Final night time, the New York Instances mentioned it was “investigating” the problem – so there’s hope it might return.

Hello Wordlers! We’re conscious that your “present streak” has been reset right now. Our Video games crew is at present investigating. Keep tuned for extra #Wordle updates.

— NYTimes Wordplay (@NYTimesWordplay) February 10, 2022

Earlier this month, the New York Instances mentioned Wordle would “initially” stay free for brand new and present gamers after its acquisition.

At this time, it was reported that Wordle had seemingly saved an aged girl’s life, after she didn’t share her typical outcomes along with her household whereas being held hostage.