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{{++}} Games are playable mid-download. | {{++}} Games are playable mid-download. | ||
{{ii}} [[DRM]]: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and updating games. | {{ii}} [[DRM]]: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and updating games. | ||
− | {{--}} Most Battle.net games | + | {{ii}} [[Company:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]] games only; with the exception of [[Destiny 2]] and [[Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII]]. Some older Blizzard games do not require the client for DRM, and use [http://us.battle.net/en/games/classic classic Battle.net accounts] for online play. Classic Battle.net accounts differ from typical accounts. |
+ | {{--}} Most Battle.net games require a constant network connection. StarCraft II has an offline mode, but it only functions for a maximum of 30 days before requiring a re-connect. | ||
{{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/3300033 SMS Protect] and [https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/100588 Battle.net Authenticator] for iOS, Android, and [http://gear.blizzard.com/index.php/authenticators.html physical]. | {{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/3300033 SMS Protect] and [https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/100588 Battle.net Authenticator] for iOS, Android, and [http://gear.blizzard.com/index.php/authenticators.html physical]. | ||
− | {{++}} Battle.net's Authenticator app allows for one-tap login verification, | + | {{++}} Battle.net's Authenticator app allows for one-tap login verification, eliminating the need for potential bothersome OTP codes. |
{{++}} Blizzard gives free in-game items to everyone who uses any form of two-factor authentication as an incentive for increasing account security. | {{++}} Blizzard gives free in-game items to everyone who uses any form of two-factor authentication as an incentive for increasing account security. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
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Windows | November 30, 1996 |
macOS (OS X) | August 14, 2013 |
For a list of games, see games using Battle.net DRM.
Key points
- Games are playable mid-download.
- DRM: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and updating games.
- Blizzard Entertainment games only; with the exception of Destiny 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII. Some older Blizzard games do not require the client for DRM, and use classic Battle.net accounts for online play. Classic Battle.net accounts differ from typical accounts.
- Most Battle.net games require a constant network connection. StarCraft II has an offline mode, but it only functions for a maximum of 30 days before requiring a re-connect.
- Two-factor authentication: SMS Protect and Battle.net Authenticator for iOS, Android, and physical.
- Battle.net's Authenticator app allows for one-tap login verification, eliminating the need for potential bothersome OTP codes.
- Blizzard gives free in-game items to everyone who uses any form of two-factor authentication as an incentive for increasing account security.
General information
Battle.net is a gaming service provided by Blizzard Entertainment. It serves as the digital distribution platform and DRM mechanism for all currently supported Blizzard games.