Skip to main content
Unblock Syria

Battle.net

Battle.net works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

Suggest Correction

Blizzard's gaming platform and launcher for Call of Duty, Overwatch, Diablo, and World of Warcraft

Last Updated

High-vote services get prioritized for outreach

What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria on desktop: a free game downloaded through Battle.net without problems.

Online multiplayerFails

Reported from Syria by a tester: Overwatch could not connect to Blizzard's game servers without a VPN.

Landing pageWorks

Tested from Syria in a desktop browser: the Battle.net shop home page opened normally and showed the full game catalogue.

Sign-upFails

Tested from Syria on desktop: the Battle.net registration form asks for a country and does not offer Syria among the options. The account could only be created by selecting a different country.

Sign-inWorks

Tested from Syria on desktop: signing in to Battle.net worked, and the shop loaded with the account menu, wish list, gifts and code redemption available.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentFails

Tested from Syria on desktop: buying a game reached the Battle.net checkout, but none of the offered payment methods, PayPal included, could be used, and no page to enter payment details opened.

Report a change

Progress Timeline

No Response

Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. Microsoft opened a case after being contacted in February 2026, but has given no update despite volunteer follow-ups through June.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A fifth volunteer wrote to Microsoft's export-controls team, again asking that Syria be onboarded following the lifted sanctions.

Need Help with Battle.net?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Battle.net in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

Support Page

Work at Microsoft? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Microsoft can change that.

Get the ToolkitView Legal Resources

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

More from Microsoft

View all

Activision Blizzard

Unknown

Call of Duty

Unknown

Candy Crush Soda Saga

Blocked

Clipchamp

Blocked

Copilot

Blocked

GitHub

Usable

GitHub Copilot

Usable

LinkedIn

Usable

LinkedIn Learning

Usable

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Battle.net works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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.