What a Curated Battle.net Means for PC Players
Players should expect Battle.net to stay a selective, Blizzard-first storefront rather than an open marketplace, meaning fewer but more targeted game additions.
Players should expect Battle.net to stay a selective, Blizzard-first storefront rather than an open marketplace, meaning fewer but more targeted game additions.
Key points - Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Battle.net will not become a Steam competitor during an internal town hall. - Blizzard VP Andrew Guerrero said the company isn't trying to do the Steam or Epic Games Store thing. - Battle.net is nearly retaining as many users as Steam, according to Sharma. - The Witcher 3 arrived on Battle.net through a CD Projekt Red partnership that Sharma says will grow carefully. - Battle.net hosts Blizzard games plus partner titles like Call of Duty, Avowed and Sea of Thieves.
Timeline - Last month: Blizzard VP Andrew Guerrero said Blizzard isn't trying to replicate Steam or the Epic Games Store. - Recently: The Witcher 3 launched on Battle.net via a CD Projekt Red partnership. - Now: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told an internal town hall that Battle.net will grow but never become Steam.
FAQ
Q: Is Battle.net becoming a Steam competitor? A: No. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Battle.net will stay a curated storefront focused on Blizzard's core audience rather than copying Steam.
Q: Why is The Witcher 3 on Battle.net? A: It's part of a CD Projekt Red partnership. Sharma says that partnership will grow carefully, with games chosen to fit Battle.net's community.
Q: What games can you find on Battle.net? A: Mostly Blizzard titles like World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, plus partner games such as Call of Duty entries, Avowed and Sea of Thieves.
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