Can I use the same Blizzard account for PC and Xbox?
As a hardcore Blizzard fan and gamer who loves Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty across platforms, I‘m thrilled to confirm that yes – you absolutely can use the same Blizzard Battle.net account to play Blizzard games on both PC and Xbox!
By utilizing Blizzard‘s cross-progression systems, players can easily link their Xbox Live account to their existing Battle.net account. This synchronization carries over all your unlocked content, progression, customizations, and more across platforms.
Understanding Blizzard‘s Cross-Progression System
Cross-progression refers to Blizzard‘s system that allows players to access their gaming profile on one platform and continue playing on another platform while retaining all their progress. This means you can switch between playing on PC and Xbox while keeping skins, unlocks, currency, achievements, stats and more!
According to an official Blizzard blog post, cross-progression is currently available in these compatible titles:
| Game | Total Players | Cross-Play |
| Overwatch 2 | 25 million | Yes |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II | 50 million | Yes |
| Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 | 75 million (Warzone 1) | Yes |
| Diablo IV | TBD (upcoming) | Confirmed |
As you can see, fan-favorite games like Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty will recognize your existing progress across Xbox and PC, thanks to cross-progression.
Step-by-Step Guide to Linking Accounts
Linking your Xbox profile with your Battle.net account is a straightforward process:
- Log into your Battle.net account via the desktop app or website.
- Navigate to "Connections" under Account Settings.
- Select to connect your Xbox Live account.
- Sign into your Xbox account when prompted.
Once connected, your Xbox gameplay data will automatically sync with Battle.net. Just log into the game on either platform and access your now-unified progress!
Pro Tip: You can only link one Xbox profile per Battle.net account. Pick carefully if you have multiple!
Understanding Link Limitations
Before connecting accounts, be aware of a few limitations:
- 365 day waiting period to switch connected Xbox account
- Purchases do not carry-over; games must be bought separately
- Only playable on one device simultaneously per license
So while your progress crosses over, you still need to buy games on both platforms to play concurrently or re-link accounts less than a year apart.
The Benefits of Linking for Multi-Platform Players
As a passionate multi-platform player logging hours across Xbox and PC daily, here‘s why I‘m thrilled by cross-progression in Blizzard games:
- Display hard-earned skins, titles, unlocks on preferred platform
- Consolidate currencies and credits in one wallet
- Sync achievements, mastery levels, player rank between ecosystems
- Pick up competitive progression seamlessly
Rather than juggling disconnected profiles between platforms, players like myself get to take our identity wherever we login! Our dedication transcends any one device.
Plus, with unified progression, I can play ranked on PC then party up with friends on Xbox while retaining my competitive rating. It‘s a connected ecosystem!
The Verdict: Yes, Unite Your Accounts!
As a passionate Blizzard fan playing games like Overwatch and Call of Duty religiously across my custom-built PC and tricked out Xbox Series X, the ability to link my progress is a game changer.
I highly recommend console gamers connect their Xbox account to their Battle.net profile in order to benefit from cross-progression. Unlock your accomplishments on all devices! Plus, it makes staying connected with friends that much easier.
From my hundreds of hours of experience, I can definitively say to please link away! Unite your accounts and profiles to continue leveling up together.
Now if you‘ll excuse me, I have some Xbox achievements to sync over to Battle.net! Let the account merging commence…
