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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. | ||
| − | {{--}} Most Battle.net games | + | {{ii}} [[Company:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]] games only; with the exception of the [[Series:Call_of_Duty |Call of Duty]] series. 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]. | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} [https://us.battle.net/account/download/?show=classic Freeware classic games] from Blizzard. No account required. |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://battle.net/ Official site] | {{mm}} [https://battle.net/ Official site] | ||
{{mm}} [https://battle.net/shop/ Official store] | {{mm}} [https://battle.net/shop/ Official store] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://battle.net/forums/ Official forums] | ||
{{mm}} [https://battle.net/support/ Official Support] | {{mm}} [https://battle.net/support/ Official Support] | ||
{{mm}} [https://battle.net/account/ Account details] | {{mm}} [https://battle.net/account/ Account details] | ||
'''Battle.net''' is a gaming service provided by [[Company:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]]. It serves as the digital distribution platform and DRM mechanism for all currently supported Blizzard games. | '''Battle.net''' is a gaming service provided by [[Company:Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]]. It serves as the digital distribution platform and DRM mechanism for all currently supported Blizzard games. | ||
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| + | ==Client data== | ||
| + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
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| + | {{Standard table|Element|Location|content= | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games launch configuration'''|{{p|programdata}}\Battle.net\Agent\data\cache\{{Abbr|<id-part1>|The first two hex digits of the game UUID}}\{{Abbr|<id-part2>|The second two hex digits of the game UUID}}\{{Abbr|<game-id>|The full UUID of the game}}}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games launch settings'''|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Battle.net\Launch Options\{{Abbr|<game-nick>|Game internal codename}}}} | ||
| + | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''User settings'''|{{p|appdata}}\Battle.net\*.config}} | ||
| + | |collapsed=no}} | ||
[[Category:Stores]] | [[Category:Stores]] | ||
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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 the Call of Duty series. 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.
- Freeware classic games from Blizzard. No account required.
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.
Client data
Configuration file(s) location
| Element | Location |
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| Games launch configuration | %PROGRAMDATA%\Battle.net\Agent\data\cache\<id-part1>\<id-part2>\<game-id> |
| Games launch settings | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Battle.net\Launch Options\<game-nick> |
| User settings | %APPDATA%\Battle.net\*.config |