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{{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. | ||
{{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. | {{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. | {{--}} 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]. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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| Windows | November 30, 1996 |
| macOS (OS X) | August 14, 2013 |
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For a list of games, see games using Battle.net DRM.
Key points
- 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.
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.