What is Battle Net. Always the most recent version of the game

Blizzard has recently started testing the Battle.net client. This program will provide a number of unique features for those who play games from Blizzard. On the this moment Not all application functions are implemented. But the main features are already available. What has not yet been done to the end is replaced by layouts and will appear in the near future.

So what is the Battle.net client? This is a launcher replacement for all games from Blizzard. The client performs updates, downloads games and so on. In short, does everything that any good launcher should do. But in the battle.net client you get the opportunity to update any game without using many similar programs for each separate game. It is very convenient. At this test stage, chat is available with friends. And it does not matter what game you are, and in what your friends. You can always write them in the chat. Also all the news from Blizzard you can browse in this program. In the future it is planned to add a game of games and additions, the forum of players and user profiles. But at the moment it is only in theory. Do not forget that before the announcement is still far, so much more can change.

Key features and functions

• launcher for all games from Blizzard;
• update, launch games and much more in one program;
• convenient chat;
• continuous update of news from Blizzard;
• pleasant graphic interface.

What's new in this version?

1.5.2.8142 (18.11.2016)

To launch modern games from Blizzard, you need to download a special tool - a multifunctional launcher with the same name. With it, you can not only play modern toys, but also communicate with gamers, read about the innovations of the industry and buy developer products. The program allows you to use a single account For all gaming applications. To ensure the security of the account, a special technology encrypted user data transmission is applied.

Capabilities:

• launcher for Blizzard games;
• unified platform for all developments;
• integrated chat;
• automatic installation of updates;
• built-in store.

Principle of operation:

during installation, the application will automatically update and download the most relevant data from the developer server (about 250 MB). Before starting the client, you will need to create an account or make a login and password from the existing profile.

The launcher interface is Russified, navigated in it very simple. Moreover, all the possibilities are focused in three tabs - "Games" (section for viewing installed applications), "Store" (built-in game market) and "News" (block displaying thematic information from the developer).

Pros:

• network regime support;
• interface in Russian;
• interesting content in the news feed;
• in the store you can buy donates.

Minuses:

• the latest versions of the client do not allow playing local network (only via the Internet);
• some antiviruses mistakenly perceive the program for unwanted software;
• not always a democratic cost of content.

Buttla No (Namd) is the only workforce for running licensed copies of Diablo, Warcraft games and others. The program only works with licensed versions of games. Popularity regarding similar services Launcher is inferior only to the world-famous Steam client.

Analogs:

• Origin - game client to launch applications from Electronic Arts;
• Tlauncher is a special launcher for minecraft.

Battle.net is a single platform for all Blizzard games fans: thoughtful, efficient and convenient. Since its inception, in 1996, it constantly evolves and becomes even easier to use, solid and pleasant to the game. Want to know what and how does it change? Then read on!

All Blizzard games on one platform

When you enter any game through a new Battle.net application, you automatically log in in all your Blizzard games. You can quickly go with your guild dungeon in World of Warcraft, playing the duel-other in Starcraft II and move to Diablo III. To do with your barbarian, - and you never need to go into the game again. You can even customize the application so as to log in only 30 days if you are so more convenient.

Always the most recent version of the game

You can no longer guess, you have the last version of the game or not. All major and minor updates will be automatically put on Battle.net, even while you do not play. In addition, your progress in the game is remembered and synchronized if you play from different computers.

Community blizzard

At Battle.net® many opportunities to keep in touch with like-minded people - fans of Blizzard games.

What is BattleTag?

You are inventing your Battletag ™ - a pseudonym, under which you will be known at Battle.net: on sites, in friends, in games (for example, in Diablo® III). With the help of Battleag it is easy and convenient to communicate with friends with whom you met on battle.net, even if you are not familiar in real life.

At Battle.net® many opportunities to keep in touch with like-minded people - fans of Blizzard games. First, you are inventing yourself Battletag ™ - a pseudonym, under which you will know on Battle.net. If you become with another player "friends with Battletag", you can use different options to make it more convenient to communicate and play together, and at the same time you will not need to disclose your real name. Secondly, at your disposal the function "Real Name". This is if you want to communicate with players who already know in ordinary life. You are already familiar - so let them see your real name, and you. And do not have to painfully remember who under what loud nickname is in the game.

Battletag. - This is a pseudonym that you invent yourself and under which you will know on Battle.net: on all our sites, forums, games (for example, in Diablo® III). If you become with another player "friends with Battletag", you can use different options to make it more convenient to communicate and play together, and at the same time you will not need to disclose your real name.

Different games - name one

When you are heading Battletag, it will be used on battle.net everywhere: on sites, forums, games (for example, in Diablo® III), in shared chat rooms and groups. Battletag names are not unique, you can choose anyone (provided that it meets the rules for choosing the name). And so that you are not confused with anyone, each BattleTag is automatically assigned to the digital code. Here it is just unique. You can give it to friends so that they can find your Battletag you are you.

When you become with someone "friends with Battletag", there are many convenient options for communication, like friends with the "real name". When your friend online, you can see all his characters, communicate with him in the chat, even if you play different games, invite it to groups, etc. For yourself, you can set the status that friends will see: "On the network", "do not disturb" or "missing".

Mezhigir Chat.

"Friends with Battletag" can communicate in chat, even if they play in different gaming worlds, for different fractions or at all in different games Blizzard: World of Warcraft®, Starcraft® II and Diablo III. With Battletag you can also use interesting in-game options: for example, create a group with characters from different game worlds in World of Warcraft. Enough so that they were "friends with Battletag."

Friends do not hide each other in person!

When you become with someone "friends with Battletag", you automatically open the list of characters of your friend, and to him - yours (when you both are online). In the future, you can even see what characters will create your friend in the new Games Blizzard. This is the key to the durability and viability of your " social network»On Battle.net. You will always keep in touch with people with whom you are pleased to play.

In future

Many of these opportunities BattleTag will appear in Diablo III when the game will officially go on sale. We are working on their implementation and other games: Starcraft II and World of Warcraft. We want ultimately "Friends with Battletag" could easily communicate with each other, no matter what game Blizzard who plays, to see who does what to Battle.net, etc.

What is a "real name"?

At your disposal also the "real name" function (use it optional). It allows you to create your own "Network of Friends" on Battle.net with people you already know in ordinary life. When you become with someone friends with the "real name", you can use different additional communication options, as in a social network. This is a metrian chat, and the publication of short messages, and the ability to always know that you are losing your friends at battle.net.

Our main goal is to make a game on Battle.net a comfortable, pleasant and exciting. And this particular role is played by the "Real Name" function. It gives you the opportunity to fully communicate on Battle.net with friends and make new connections.

The use of the "real name" is completely voluntarily. It is just an excess method of "self-determination" on Battle.net. If you specify your real name, you are easier to communicate with people with whom you are already familiar in the usual life. When you become someone with someone friends with the "real name", you can use additional communication options as on the social network.

Real names

Your friends with the "real name" are in your friends in World of Warcraft®, Starcraft® II and Diablo® III under your usual names and surnames. You also see what game they are playing, for what character, etc. In addition, the real name is shown in the chat, when communicating in the game and in the character profile.

Mezhigir Chat.

With the "real name" you can communicate with your friends in a chat, regardless of who playing: World of Warcraft, Starcraft II or Diablo III, in which game world or fraction. Thanks to the "real name" you can also use interesting in-game options: for example, create a group with characters from different gaming worlds in World of Warcraft.

Advanced information about the presence in the network

In the list of friends you will immediately see what your friend is busy, in which game or on what map he plays. For yourself, you can set the status that friends will see: "On the network", "do not disturb" or "missing". Immediately understandable, suitable now the moment to call you to play World of Warcraft, Starcraft II or Diablo III or not.

Friends do not hide from each other characters!

When you become someone with someone friends with the "real name", you automatically open the list of characters of your friend, and to him - yours (when you both are online). In the future, you can even see what characters will create your friend in the new Games Blizzard. This is the key to the durability and the viability of your "social network" at Battle.net. You will always keep in touch with people with whom you are pleased to play.

Your weight word

On Battle.net you are a full member of the BLIZZARD community - both in the game, and outside the game. New app Battle.net - Central portal, where you will find information about all games, developer blogs and other news sorted depending on your preferences: What games do you play, what interests you most. Read the news - share your opinion in the comments on the official blog on the game site. Your feedback is always important to us!

Millions of players

For 13 years of existence, the number of battle.net users is consistently grows. Today, millions of players are registered on Battle.net. This community is the most cohesive, gambling and bright in the world. Join now!

Blizzard has recently started testing the Battle.net client. This program will provide a number of unique features for those who play games from Blizzard. At the moment, not all application functions are implemented. But the main features are already available. What has not yet been done to the end is replaced by layouts and will appear in the near future.

So what is the Battle.net client? This is a launcher replacement for all games from Blizzard. The client performs updates, downloads games and so on. In short, does everything that any good launcher should do. But in the Battle.net client you get the ability to update any game without using many similar programs for each individual game. It is very convenient. At this test stage, chat is available with friends. And it does not matter what game you are, and in what your friends. You can always write them in the chat. Also all the news from Blizzard you can browse in this program. In the future it is planned to add a game of games and additions, the forum of players and user profiles. But at the moment it is only in theory. Do not forget that before the announcement is still far, so much more can change.

Key features and functions

• launcher for all games from Blizzard;
• update, launch games and much more in one program;
• convenient chat;
• continuous update of news from Blizzard;
• pleasant graphic interface.

What's new in this version?

1.5.2.8142 (18.11.2016)