Store:Battle.net
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 31, 1996 |
macOS (OS X) | August 14, 2013 |
For a list of games, see games using Battle.net DRM.
Battle.net is a internet-based online game, social networking service, digital distribution, and digital rights management platform operated by Blizzard Entertainment.
Battle.net distributes games published by Blizzard. It also has social network function. To protect its users, Battle.net supports two-factor authentication via either SMS or the Battle.net authenticator on the Battle.net mobile app.[1][2]
With the exception of a few like the Call of Duty series, most modern titles published by Blizzard usually requires the Battle.net launcher to be running, and most games requires a constant internet connection. It should be noted that older games requires an Classic Battle.net account in other to play, as they were differ from the modern Battle.net account.
Battle.net started out as a basic game service on December 31, 1996, offered only a few basic services like chatting and game listings. Battle.net was later revamped on March 20, 2009, offering unlockable achievements in-game, new improved matchmaking system and revamped social messaging. It was later revamped again in August 2013 as a dedicated storefront for Blizzard games.
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 |
- ↑ Battle.net Phone Notifications - Blizzard Support - last accessed on September 28, 2023
- ↑ Battle.net Authenticator - Blizzard Support - last accessed on September 28, 2023