Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
Battle.net
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: download.battle.net
Overview
Battle.net is ranked #5 of 22 in PC game launchers on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Battle.net plans and pricing
All plansBattle.net desktop app and mobile app Free Desktop app for Windows and Mac · mobile app for iOS and Android · games and some in-game purchases may cost extra download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on PC game launchers
- Free plan
- Yesdownload.battle.net
Facts
- Game launcher
- The desktop app launches games, connects players with friends, and provides news and updates.download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Game library
- The app brings games together in one place and offers access to free-to-play games such as Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone.download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Store
- Players can shop for games and expansions and send digital gifts to friends.download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Social features
- The desktop app includes messaging and voice chat, friend connections, and real-time updates.download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
- News
- The app provides news including sales, trailers, and patch notes.download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- The Battle.net mobile app supports shopping, social features, news, and account safety while on the go.download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Mobile platforms
- Blizzard says its mobile app is available for iOS and Android and includes chat, friend presence, and friend requests.worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Two-factor authentication
- Users can enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of account security.download.battle.net · 30 Sept 2026
- Account security
- Blizzard recommends adding an authenticator and says two-step verification makes unauthorized account access extremely difficult.us.support.blizzard.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Game installation
- Blizzard Support says all World of Warcraft versions and game modes are installed through the Battle.net desktop app.us.support.blizzard.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Game updates
- The desktop app can install games and patches and keep them automatically up to date while running.news.blizzard.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Offline limitations
- Offline mode is available only in select games; downloading games and applying updates require an internet connection, and social features and matchmaking are unavailable offline.us.support.blizzard.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Blizzard Support provides help with Battle.net account access, authenticators, phone numbers, parental controls, and payments.us.support.blizzard.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1991download.battle.net · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
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Sources
- download.battle.net/en-us/desktop· checked 30 Sept 2026
- worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/21061009· checked 30 Sept 2026
- us.support.blizzard.com/ru/article/14319· checked 30 Sept 2026
- us.support.blizzard.com/en/article/195680· checked 30 Sept 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/14569679/launchers-upgrad· checked 30 Sept 2026
- us.support.blizzard.com/pl/article/000010313· checked 30 Sept 2026
- us.support.blizzard.com/en/· checked 30 Sept 2026