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Battle.netXbox app
Free

Free to download; games are purchased or subscribed to separately.

 Freemium

The app is free; PC Game Pass is a paid subscription.

Windows, macOS Windows
  • Required and official access point for Blizzard's game catalog
  • Handles multiple long-running live-service titles in one launcher
  • Official launcher for PC Game Pass
  • Installs and updates Microsoft Store games in one place
  • Tied to Blizzard's own storefront rather than a universal library
  • Windows and macOS only
  • Windows only
  • Requires a Microsoft account
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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