Warcraft Version Switcher 1.6: Patches 1.26, 1.27a, 1.27b

Warcraft Version Switcher 1.61 is a utility that allows you to easily switch between different Warcraft III versions. It includes patches 1.26, 1.27a, and 1.27b, giving you the flexibility to alternate between them depending on the requirements of specific maps or gaming platforms.

Additionally, updating to version 1.27b enables support for maps larger than 8 MB—an essential requirement for playing the latest DotA AI (Artificial Intelligence) maps, which exceed this size limit.

Warcraft Version Switcher

The included 1.26, 1.27a, and 1.27b patches are in Spanish. If you prefer English versions, download the corresponding .zip files separately and place them inside the program’s “wvs” folder.

Features of Warcraft Version Switcher 1.6

This tool weighs 214 MB uncompressed, since it includes the necessary Warcraft III patches. Patch sizes are as follows:

  • Version 1.26: 50 MB
  • Version 1.27a: 44 MB
  • Version 1.27b: 119 MB
Version:1.61
License:Freeware
Size:202.4 MB
Author / Product:Ugge / Warcraft Version Switcher
Language:English
File Name:WarCraft III Version Switcher 1.61
Release Date:December 31, 2010
Note:
  • To add more Warcraft III versions, simply place additional .zip patch files into the included “wvs” folder. The default files are: TFT Version 1.26.zip, TFT Version 1.27a.zip, and TFT Version 1.27b.zip.
  • It is recommended to run the utility as Administrator to avoid issues.

Download

Alternative download options:
📂 Mega (202.4 MB) → Download
📂 Mediafire (202.4 MB) → Download
📂 Google Drive (202.4 MB) → Download

*You will need WinRAR installed to extract the files.

How to Use Warcraft Version Switcher

  1. Extract the file
    Unzip “WCIII Switcher Versión.zip” to an accessible location.

  2. Run the program
    Open the extracted folder “WCIII Switcher Versión”, locate “wvs.exe”, right-click it, and select “Run as administrator”.

  3. Verify the installation path
    Click the fourth button (window + gear icon). Make sure the path under “Warcraft location:” matches your actual game installation.

  4. Switch game version
    Click the first floppy disk icon. A window will open showing available versions—double-click the one you want to apply.

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