Where Does Battle.net Install Games?
The Battle.net app installs each game as its own folder under one shared directory you can view and change in settings.
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Battle.net separates two ideas that players mix up. The default install directory is the parent folder every game lands in. Individual games can then override it with their own gameplay folder elsewhere.
Both live in the app's settings under Downloads, in the Game Installation section. World of Warcraft, for example, sits in a World of Warcraft folder with _retail_ data beneath it. Knowing the parent saves hunting per game.
Where Battle.net stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)
Each game gets a subfolder here unless overridden. Open Battle.net Settings > Downloads > Game Installation to see or change the actual directory.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move a Blizzard game without redownloading?
Yes. Move the game folder to the new drive, then point the app at it through Settings > Downloads or the Locate option on the game tab. The client verifies files instead of fetching them again.
Where is the Battle.net launcher itself?
The launcher installs apart from the games, usually under Program Files (x86)\Battle.net. Reinstalling it leaves the game folders alone, so your downloads survive launcher trouble.
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