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Xbox app vs Battle.net: catalog facts
Xbox app	Battle.net
Freemium The app is free; PC Game Pass is a paid subscription.	Free Free to download; games are purchased or subscribed to separately.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Official launcher for PC Game Pass Installs and updates Microsoft Store games in one place	Required and official access point for Blizzard's game catalog Handles multiple long-running live-service titles in one launcher
Windows only Requires a Microsoft account	Tied to Blizzard's own storefront rather than a universal library Windows and macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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