New Battle.net Previewed

10 Feb 2010 at 11:23:43 by Gunnar Petzall

Blizzard have released more screenshots from their upcoming update of Battle.net, set to go live with StarCraft II.

Many new screenshots have been released of what fans call "Battle.net 2.0", and Blizzard hasobe information hrt ians mali "Bon what this new gaming platform will consist of. It will be based around four main pillars of new multiplayer infrastructure:

Always Connected: The player will see a use for being connected at all times, even when playing single player, as he connects to a "character" online that gains Achievements, limited avatars or decals and other related features.

Competitive Arena Matchmaking: A new system that is more intelligent than most available matchmaking technologies, and that "learn" progressively how to matchmake.

Social: The new network will have better friend management and other social gaming components used fluently and easily, including cross-game chat using both text and voice.

Mod Support: A wide range of support for mod makers, including an easy way to see and try others' mods.


Take a look at the screenshots below here:

There is also an interview with Greg Canessa, project director of Battle.net, available at StarCraft2.com.

Further details about StarCraft II and the new Battle.net can be found on IncGamers' StarCraft 2 channel.

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