Is Battlenet unavailable? How to Check the Status of a Server

Blizzard's multiplayer and social media network, Battle.net, allows gamers to connect and play their favorite games, from Diablo to Overwatch, from anywhere in the globe. However, sometimes there might be delivery glitches with a service that reaches a worldwide audience, as seen by the most recent problem Battlenet is experiencing. You're probably not alone if you're wondering whether Battlenet is down right now. There are several methods to find out when the server will restart as well as the status of any ongoing maintenance.

The Battlenet Server Down Checking Guide

Using Downdetector, which is user-reported and shows spikes in server down status similar to Battlenet, is the fastest way to verify the network health in general for large games like these. You may also see the most recent information on Blizzard's Twitter account, where they have a robust customer service line.

How to Check the Status of a Battlenet Server

In instance, Blizzard often provides notifications, such as Breaking News banners, on the bottom of your Battlenet launcher to inform you when your server is down as well as the progress being made to repair it. This may apply to both widespread disruptions and specific instances, such as the login problems that occurred on February 15, 2023. As Blizzard said, this may lead to "slow or failed login attempts," although they are often aware of these kinds of problems.

[#Bnet] We're currently investigating an issue affecting our authentication servers, which may result in failed or slow login attempts.

— Blizzard CS – The Americas (@BlizzardCS) February 15, 2023

Check your installation and think about installing fixes or reinstalling if, while troubleshooting, you don't see any updates on social media or surges in server outages on websites like Downdetector. In many circumstances, it can't harm to reach out if you're experiencing problems that don't appear on social media. As a general guideline, however, before taking extreme measures like reinstalling, find out how often the problem arises and if other players or the creators are aware of it.