The Battle.net client has been around for almost 25 years and has been one of Blizzard s longest-lasting legacies. It s hard to imagine it undergoing any sort of change. It s been 25 years, but on Thursday, Blizzard announced that Battle.net would receive its biggest front end update in years by making the jump to 2.0.
Blizzard is aiming for several quality-of-life improvements with Battle.net s 2.0 update. Look for a new layout that will allow users to arrange their games for easier access, a greater layout for news stories, and a revamped social pane that will make it easier to keep track of your friends. The new client will also have a handful of major accessibility improvements, including the ability to access with a keyboard, new screen reader support, and improved color contrast.