What is Battle.net?
Battle.net is a gaming service and online game store created by Blizzard Entertainment. It allows players to access Blizzard's library of multiplayer games like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo III, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm and Starcraft II.
Key features of Battle.net include:
- Cross-game chat and groups allow communication between players across Blizzard titles
- Matchmaking and lobbies bring players together quickly for multiplayer gaming sessions
- Profiles showcase achievements, collections and other stats
- In-app stores provide access to digital game content, expansions, items and more
- Anti-cheating and hacking detection helps maintain fair online gameplay
- Cloud saving so players can access saves and preferences from any device
Overall, Battle.net aims to offer core infrastructure for Blizzard games - things like friends lists, voice chat, peer-to-peer matchmaking andanti-cheat software. This creates a centralized, consistent online experience across the company's library of games.