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Battle.net is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Blizzard's gaming platform and launcher for Call of Duty, Overwatch, Diablo, and World of Warcraft
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Partially blocked in Syria. Detailed community testing in February 2026 found the Battle.net website, store, account creation, and free downloads all work, but paid purchases are restricted. Further testing in March 2026 confirmed that game servers are unreachable, so gameplay fails while the platform stays partly functional. No outreach to the company yet.
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Community testing confirmed that Battle.net game servers are unreachable from Syria. The Overwatch game client loads to the title screen but displays "GAME SERVER CONNECTION FAILED... RETRYING" and cannot connect to play. This is consistent with the previously documented "limited" status — the Battl...
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Thorough community testing revealed that Battle.net is partially accessible from Syria via DSL. The website and shop at eu.shop.battle.net load fully with game browsing, promotions, and navigation. Account creation works (Syria is not listed in the country dropdown, but registering with another coun...
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Battle.net has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Battle.net directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.