Battle.net FAQ
Battle.net is the online game platform of game developer Blizzard Entertainment. Battle.net gives you access to world-renowned games such as: World of Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch and HearthStone.
The Battle.net launcher, or the Battle.net app, is the Blizzard client where you can access most of the Blizzard games.
Do you love Blizzard games? Install Battle.net and benefit from the advantages which this platform has to offer. The advantages of Battle.net are summarized underneath:
- Buy Blizzard games, in-game content and game services online for e.g. WoW, StarCraft and Overwatch;
- All your Blizzard games gathered in one spot;
- Automatically updates your Blizzard games;
- Get in touch with other Blizzard gamers;
- Become part of the Blizzard community.
If you want to download the Battle.net app, you can do so at the Blizzard website.
Battle.net does not only give you access to Blizzard games and interesting discounts; automatically you also become part of the Battle.net Social Community. Use your own chosen Battletag nickname to identify yourself on Battle.net websites, forums and in Blizzard games. Become friends with another gamer and communicate with a multitude of tools.
The Real ID option is an innovative way to keep in touch with friends. The Real ID is an optional tool which makes it possible to stay in touch with your real-life friends on Battle.net by using your real name. When you become friends the Real ID option can be used so you can benefit from several extras which will enrich your social gaming experience.
With a Battle.net Gift Card, you can top up your Blizzard Balance. With your Blizzard Balance, you can buy Overwatch Loot Boxes, World of Warcraft pets and mounts, Hearthstone Card Packs, Heroes of the Storm collections, StarCraft II Expansions and Mission Packs and more. You can also give the Gift Card to your friend ;)
Your Real ID is shown when you sign into your account at Blizzard.com or the Battle.net App.
Yes you can. Go to the Blizzard website, log into your account and go to Summary page. Then click Change in the BattleTag section. Every Blizzard account is allowed to change it’s BattleTag once. After that, you can change your BattleTag for 10 euro.
Yes you can. Go to the Blizzard website, log into your account and go to Summary page. Then click Change in the BattleTag section. Every Blizzard account is allowed to change it’s BattleTag once. After that, you can change your BattleTag for 10 euro.
You can redeem you code by logging into you Battle.net account, click on Shop and then Add Balance. Enter your code and click Redeem. GLHF!
To redeem your code directly at the Blizzard website, log into your account and go to account settings. There you can redeem a code. Enter the code and click Redeem Code. Done! Happy Gaming!
Usually, the games are stored in the map programs on your hard drive, in the map named after the game. However, you can set a different location for your games. To do this, go to the settings menu and in the Game Instal/Update tab you can change the default installation location for all the games.
You can buy your Battle.net Gift Cards right here, at Gamecardsdirect :D Just go to the menu bar, hover over Gift Cards and click on Blizzard Entertainment Gift Cards.
1. Go to Battle.net and log in to your Battle.net account; Top-right corner.
Note: Don't you have a Battle.net account yet? Please create a new account!
2. Click your username and choose ‘Account Settings.
3. Click on the option ‘Games & Codes’.
4. Enter the Battle.net code which you have received at the option ‘Enter Code’ and confirm the entry by clicking ‘Redeem Code’.
5. Select your region (mostly EU) and after that click ‘Continue’.
6. The value of the prepaid code will be added to your account.
7. Buy new games or in-game content and immediately get started!
You can add friends in two ways: through your BattleTag or your Real ID. With Real ID, friends can see your name, chat cross-game and see you friends. They can add you with Real ID by giving them your email address. With your BattleTag, people add you through your nickname. They can’t see your online status cross-game and can’t see your other friends.
You can quickly see your Blizzard Balance by logging into your account and go to your account overview. On the right, you see your Blizzard Balance.
If you want to change your region, log out of the Battle.net App. Above your login information, click the drop down box to change the region. To change the region for a specific game, click on the drop down menu above the Play button and change the region.
No. Blizzard Entertainment Gift Cards are region bound. At our webshop, you can find American Gift Cards at our American webshop and European Gift Cards for our European country settings.
Yes you can! The Balance just stacks as you add more Gift Cards.
Yes! Go to your account overview and top up your Blizzard Balance by Redeem a Code. In the Shop, select World of Warcraft and go to Game Services. There, choose Game Time and as payment method your Blizzard Balance. Follow the further instructions and complete your order :)
Yes you can! Go to your account overview and top up your Blizzard Balance by Redeem a Code. In the Shop, select Heroes of the Storm. There, choose the service you wish to buy and select your Blizzard Balance as payment method. Follow the further instructions and complete your order :)