Is Battle.net available in Syria?

Battle.net has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.

Why is Battle.net blocked in Syria?

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.

How can I help unblock Battle.net in Syria?

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.

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Last Updated

24 Jun, 2026

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Activity Summary

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.

10 Mar, 2026

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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...

Work at Battle.net? Know someone who does?

You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Battle.net or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.

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Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.

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