Every time any major news comes out about a Blizzard game, rumors always start to swirl around that Blizzard is going to start charging for Battle.net. Since I had never heard any official statement, I decided to find out for myself what the deal was.

I spoke to Chris Sigaty, the Lead Producer ofStarCraft II, and asked him if Blizzard is, was, or will ever plan on charging for Battle.net. His answer?

Article image

“Battle.net will not be a pay service. By buying the game, you will be able to match and play with other people.”

There you go. Free Battle.net for everyone! (Who buys a Blizzard game.)

Hell is Us gameplay reveal

Black Ops 6 Season 5 Multiplayer Ransack Mode

Tekken Tag Tournament 2: a black and white Jin and Heihachi stand back-to-back.

PEAK Bing Bong plushie

Silent Hill f: a woman’s face covered in blossoming but deadly looking flowers.

Mei NERF gun in OW2

Battlefield 6 vehicles combat

Several men standing and watching at an explosion in the distance in Battlefield 6.

BO7 key art