Battle.net

Connect. Play. Unite.

At this moment, gamers around the world are meeting up on Battle.net to prove their skill in epic multiplayer matches or simply to socialize with their friends. Blizzard Entertainment’s vision for the new Battle.net is to unite all Blizzard gamers under the banner of a single, powerful, and advanced online gaming service. For the first time since its inception in 1996, we have completely overhauled Battle.net to offer a more user-friendly, more consistent, and more fun online experience for Blizzard gamers. Read on to discover what the next-generation Battle.net service has to offer.

Join a Community of Millions

For more than thirteen years, Battle.net has been home to an ever-growing number of gamers from around the world. Today, millions of gamers are playing on Battle.net, and new players find their way here every day. Join them now and become part of one of the world’s most connected, dedicated, and fun online gaming communities.

Find the Perfect Match

Battle.net’s smart and accurate matchmaking system helps ensure a fair and more enjoyable ranked multiplayer experience in StarCraft II. The new Battle.net matchmaking service measures player skill more precisely than ever before, making online competitive play more accessible for a wider audience.

Purchase and Play

Purchase games directly through the online Blizzard Store and download them to start playing immediately. You can also re-download your games at any time via the Battle.net account management website, which means that even if you play on more than one computer or upgrade your system, your games will be there whenever you want them.

The Evolution of Competition

The all-new Leagues and Ladders system for StarCraft II builds on Battle.net’s multiplayer ranking and matchmaking. After using the matchmaking system a few times, Battle.net will automatically place you in the division that best suits your skill level, making ranked online play more enjoyable and giving you a fair shot at victory in your division.

Your Save Games on the Go

StarCraft II is the first game that makes use of Battle.net’s new online storage feature, automatically syncing your campaign progress to the service as you play. This means that even if you play on a different computer, you’ll be able to continue your epic adventure right where you left off.

Experience the Game Beyond the Game

Develop a persistent online character profile as you progress through StarCraft II, encompassing your in-game statistics, win-loss record, league placement, and more. Earn over 500 achievements spanning the campaign and multiplayer game modes, and unlock a variety of rewards, including portraits and decals to customize your in-game armies. Whether it’s about showing off your skills or collecting rewards, Battle.net brings a new level of fun to the online gaming experience.

Mod Mania

Become a part of StarCraft II’s custom-game ecosystem with Battle.net’s map-publishing feature. Upload the maps you create with the StarCraft II Galaxy Editor to the service and share them with the rest of the community immediately, or browse and download other players’ maps directly through Battle.net.

The Blizzard Social Community

Battle.net® offers a number of ways to help you stay connected with your fellow Blizzard gamers. Your BattleTag™ nickname is a player-selected handle that identifies you across all of Battle.net -- on our websites, on friends lists, and in Blizzard games such as Diablo® III. Your BattleTag makes it easy to communicate with people you’ve met on Battle.net. Learn more.

Battle.net’s Real ID feature is an optional layer of identity designed to help you form and maintain meaningful relationships with your real-life friends on the service. When you and a friend agree to become Real ID friends, you’ll have access to a number of additional features that will enrich your social gaming experience. You can engage in cross-game chat, send broadcast messages, and get detailed status information about your friends no matter what character or game they’re playing. Learn more.