How to install Battle.net on Steam Deck

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Wondering how to install Battle.net on Steam Deck? Well, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve tested the app on Valve’s handheld gaming PC. While you won’t be able to download Blizzard favourites like Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, and World of Warcraft directly from the SteamOS storefront, it’s fairly easy to add the service and its games to your Steam library.

Before you get started, we’d suggest hooking up your handheld to the best Steam Deck dock. Doing so will make setting up Battle.net on the Deck a little easier, especially if you hook up a keyboard and mouse. You can still play Battle.net games on Steam Deck without a docking station, but you’ll have to set things up using the handheld’s touch screen. Naturally, you’ll also need a Blizzard login to access the service, so signing up beforehand will save you from extra faff during the process.

Here’s how to install Battle.net on Steam Deck:

Once you’ve successfully added Battle.net to your Steam library, you’ll need to make some tweaks to help it run. Before launching, right-click the app in your library and select ‘properties’. Under compatibility, check the ‘force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool’ box and select ‘Proton experimental’ from the dropdown menu. This will provide the app with access to access to the same compatibility layer used to run Windows games on the Deck.

Battle.net should now launch on SteamOS just like a Windows app, and you’ll be able to use its login screen to access your account. It’s worth noting that you may experience quirks with the on-screen keyboard while trying to enter user details in desktop mode, so if you’re not using a physical keeb, you may want to switch to game mode for this step. Alternatively, if your