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Battle.net is the canonical gatekeeper for AAA PC gaming in AI recommendations.

Your brand owns the conversation for your core franchises; the opportunity lies in defending that lead against platform agnosticism.

Battle.net's baseline score
88/100
Excellent

Battle.net enjoys exceptional AI visibility as the primary home for massive franchises. While it is the default recommendation for Blizzard titles, there is room to capture more 'general' gaming discovery prompts where Steam currently leads.

What we see
  • Battle.net has near-total dominance in AI responses regarding Blizzard-specific franchises.
  • The recent integration of partner titles like Sea of Thieves and DOOM: The Dark Ages is starting to surface in broader 'multiplayer game' AI queries.
  • AI agents heavily rely on official patch notes and expansion announcements from the site to answer gameplay questions.
  • There is a visibility gap in 'platform comparison' prompts where Steam is often given the edge for user interface and features.
Business goals Battle.net is likely trying to hit
  • Maximize pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
  • Drive retention for World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion
  • Increase cross-title sales between Activision and Blizzard franchises
  • Maintain platform exclusivity for key PC titles to avoid Steam revenue splits