Blizzard Entertainment has launched the biggest update of its online platform, Battle.net, ‘in years’.
Battle.net has been Blizzard’s Internet portal for its games since the launch of Diablo in 1996. Since then, it has also become a launcher for every modern Blizzard game. There are also a few other Activision Blizzard games, including the recent Call of Duty titles and Destiny 2, when Activision Blizzard was the publisher.
Blizzard has been testing this new layout for Battle.net for several months now for those who opted for the platform’s beta. Now it’s the standard version of the launcher.
Battle.net 2.0 adds a new layout with a larger news section and an extensive social tab. It also adds new accessibility options, including navigating most of the launcher with just a keyboard. It also adds a new notification hub that will make it easier to see messages from friends and to find out when a game or update has finished downloading.
The update is currently available in parts of North America. It will come to other regions in the coming weeks.
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