Diablo 4 via PC Game Pass requires Battle.net

This week, March 28 to be precise Diablo 4 added to the Game Pass offering on PC. In the run-up to that release, Microsoft has now revealed a step-by-step plan to play the game via Game Pass and you apparently need Battle.net for that.

Players must therefore have an account with Blizzard’s online platform and link that account to their Microsoft account. These may be a few more steps than expected, although it is not surprising that Battle.net is required since Diablo 4, as a live service game for all kinds of things, is strongly linked to the platform.

Below is a summary of all the steps you need to take:

• Open the Xbox App on PC and make sure you are signed in with your Microsoft account tied to your Game Pass membership. Then click on Diablo 4 and then the Install button.
• Click “Install Battle.net” when prompted and complete the installation. (If you already have Battle.net installed, you’ll skip to the next step automatically)
• You’ll be prompted to connect your Battle.net account to your Microsoft account. If you already have a Battle.net account you can log in to complete the connection, or from here you can create a Battle.net account to make the connection.
• Once you have downloaded Battle.net and connected your accounts, you can complete the installation of Diablo 4!