What’s next for Battle.net now that Microsoft owns it and 100 other studios?

[Rob⛧Pentakill]

Imagine this: every fantastic game you've acquired from these studios on Steam becomes available with the simple step of linking your Steam account to Battle.net. Just like that, your entire library is seamlessly consolidated in one place. Now, envision the thrill as Microsoft unveils that all upcoming releases will be exclusively on Battle.net. Steam would no longer be part of the equation for me. It makes me giddy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyHoohNyYkw&list=LL&index=1

[Amaterasu]

Now imagine the moderators come down on all this AI generated spam.

[Rob⛧Pentakill]

Publicado originalmente por Amaterasu:

Now imagine the moderators come down on all this AI generated spam. :lilacstare:

If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile, and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near

[rawWwRrr]

I always assumed Battle.net was on life support since the Microsoft acquisition. It only ever served a few IPs for Blizzard. And while it made sense for Blizzard at the time, Microsoft doesn't really need it. I imagine it would have been cannibalized into something else at some point.

[Chika Ogiue]

← Battle net forums are that way.

[Rob⛧Pentakill]

Publicado originalmente por rawWwRrr:

I always assumed Battle.net was on life support since the Microsoft acquisition. It only ever served a few IPs for Blizzard. And while it made sense for Blizzard at the time, Microsoft doesn't really need it. I imagine it would have been cannibalized into something else at some point.

With titles like Avowed, DOOM: Dark Ages, The Outer Worlds 2, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 making their way to Battle.net, you can really feel the momentum building. The platform’s curated lineup of top-tier games is giving gamers a solid reason to switch over—it’s got a clean, high-quality vibe that stands out.

Steam, on the other hand, feels a bit all over the place. Valve's lack of curation leaves it crowded with mediocre titles, which can make finding the good stuff a hassle. If Battle.net introduced game ownership transfers from Steam—something we’ve seen other companies pull off—it could seal the deal as the go-to gaming hub. It’s hard not to imagine players flocking to something so well-organized and focused.

[sandokanski]

Blizzard? I'm not using their products since 2015. Microsoft? I am on Linux since 2021.

They can do whatever. I don't mind.

[Rob⛧Pentakill]

Publicado originalmente por sandokanski:

Blizzard? I'm not using their products since 2015. Microsoft? I am on Linux since 2021.

They can do whatever. I don't mind.

Haha, it always cracks me up when someone feels the need to swoop into a thread just to proclaim their Linux allegiance to everyone.

Even Valve enthusiasts can’t help but cringe at the mention of Linux—but they’ll still play along and pretend to love it when they’re around the cult.

[eram]

what does this have to do with steam?
oh you want steam games on bnet?

sure..

[superblake_]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Publicado originalmente por rawWwRrr:

I always assumed Battle.net was on life support since the Microsoft acquisition. It only ever served a few IPs for Blizzard. And while it made sense for Blizzard at the time, Microsoft doesn't really need it. I imagine it would have been cannibalized into something else at some point.

With titles like Avowed, DOOM: Dark Ages, The Outer Worlds 2, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 making their way to Battle.net, you can really feel the momentum building. The platform’s curated lineup of top-tier games is giving gamers a solid reason to switch over—it’s got a clean, high-quality vibe that stands out.

Steam, on the other hand, feels a bit all over the place. Valve's lack of curation leaves it crowded with mediocre titles, which can make finding the good stuff a hassle. If Battle.net introduced game ownership transfers from Steam—something we’ve seen other companies pull off—it could seal the deal as the go-to gaming hub. It’s hard not to imagine players flocking to something so well-organized and focused.

Ahem my game collection is not on Battle.net yet and no microsoft doesn't own my company neither does activision. Another thing half of the studios you mentioned in the thread's description don't exist anymore. Also does Battle.net have all activision games no it doesn't.

[rawWwRrr]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Publicado originalmente por rawWwRrr:

I always assumed Battle.net was on life support since the Microsoft acquisition. It only ever served a few IPs for Blizzard. And while it made sense for Blizzard at the time, Microsoft doesn't really need it. I imagine it would have been cannibalized into something else at some point.

With titles like Avowed, DOOM: Dark Ages, The Outer Worlds 2, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 making their way to Battle.net, you can really feel the momentum building. The platform’s curated lineup of top-tier games is giving gamers a solid reason to switch over—it’s got a clean, high-quality vibe that stands out.

Steam, on the other hand, feels a bit all over the place. Valve's lack of curation leaves it crowded with mediocre titles, which can make finding the good stuff a hassle. If Battle.net introduced game ownership transfers from Steam—something we’ve seen other companies pull off—it could seal the deal as the go-to gaming hub. It’s hard not to imagine players flocking to something so well-organized and focused.

Yeah.... The same thing were said about EGS. Despite their advantages, Steam hasn't seen any slow down.

[Boblin the Goblin]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Publicado originalmente por rawWwRrr:

I always assumed Battle.net was on life support since the Microsoft acquisition. It only ever served a few IPs for Blizzard. And while it made sense for Blizzard at the time, Microsoft doesn't really need it. I imagine it would have been cannibalized into something else at some point.

With titles like Avowed, DOOM: Dark Ages, The Outer Worlds 2, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 making their way to Battle.net, you can really feel the momentum building. The platform’s curated lineup of top-tier games is giving gamers a solid reason to switch over—it’s got a clean, high-quality vibe that stands out.

Steam, on the other hand, feels a bit all over the place. Valve's lack of curation leaves it crowded with mediocre titles, which can make finding the good stuff a hassle. If Battle.net introduced game ownership transfers from Steam—something we’ve seen other companies pull off—it could seal the deal as the go-to gaming hub. It’s hard not to imagine players flocking to something so well-organized and focused.

Doom Dark Ages is coming to Steam. It isn't a Blizzard or Activision property.

[Rob⛧Pentakill]

Publicado originalmente por superblake_:

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

With titles like Avowed, DOOM: Dark Ages, The Outer Worlds 2, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 making their way to Battle.net, you can really feel the momentum building. The platform’s curated lineup of top-tier games is giving gamers a solid reason to switch over—it’s got a clean, high-quality vibe that stands out.

Steam, on the other hand, feels a bit all over the place. Valve's lack of curation leaves it crowded with mediocre titles, which can make finding the good stuff a hassle. If Battle.net introduced game ownership transfers from Steam—something we’ve seen other companies pull off—it could seal the deal as the go-to gaming hub. It’s hard not to imagine players flocking to something so well-organized and focused.

Ahem my game collection is not on Battle.net yet and no microsoft doesn't own my company neither does activision. Another thing half of the studios you mentioned in the thread's description don't exist anymore. Also does Battle.net have all activision games no it doesn't.

Lol, buddy, sweetie, I hate to break it to you, but most of the games in your profile are owned by Microsoft. But don’t worry—no need for an existential gaming crisis smile—they’re very likely to let you transfer ownership when the time comes. So instead of panicking, consider it a W.

[eram]

op should check out battlenet its got some steam games already

a steam game called Overwatch 2 is on bnet
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2357570/Overwatch_2/

diablo 4 a steam game is also on bnet
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/Diablo_IV/

op could probably leave right now and be happy with the amount of steam games they already have. GLHF

[sandokanski]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

Haha, it always cracks me up when someone feels the need to swoop into a thread just to proclaim their Linux allegiance to everyone.

Even Valve enthusiasts can’t help but cringe at the mention of Linux—but they’ll still play along and pretend to love it when they’re around the cult.

Just like the Windows enthusiasts, that do exactly the same, proclaiming I need to upgrade to Windows in my threads about Linux. I guess there are now 2 cults, if you wanna call them "cults". Deal?

[eram]

Publicado originalmente por Rob⛧Pentakill:

If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile, and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near

do you need some help? can we call someone or something? where in the world are you?