Will Diablo 3 use Steam?

Question

I'd like to use Steam to play Diablo III and track achievements. WIll it use Steam, and will it be available for download through Steam?

Asked by Coomie

Answer

Diablo 3 will not use Steam or Steamworks: like all Blizzard games, it will use Battle.net. And while Blizzard has stopped short of saying it's a Battle.net digital exclusive sale, the press release for the Diablo III release date states (emphasis mine):

Starting that day, gamers with a thirst for fast-paced action and adventure will be able to purchase Diablo III at retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. In addition, gamers in the regions above as well as in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil will be able to buy Diablo III digitally via Blizzard’s Battle.net® website.

Given that Starcraft 2, Warcraft 3, and World of Warcraft are all Battle.net digital exclusives and are not available for purchase on Steam, it's unlikely Blizzard will offer Diablo 3 there.

Answered by Mark Trapp

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