Is Battle.net account same as Activision?

No, Battle.net and Activision accounts are separate systems—but they can be connected to enhance your gaming experience. As a passionate gamer and gaming industry insider, I‘ve outlined everything you need to know about linking accounts below.

Battle.net and Activision Accounts: What‘s the Difference?

Battle.net accounts were launched in 2009 to provide unified logins for Blizzard games. Today over 100 million players use Battle.net to access popular titles like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Hearthstone (Source: Official Activision Investor Report 2021).

In contrast, Activision accounts focus exclusively on the Call of Duty franchise, tracking stats, progression, and in-game purchases across COD titles. With over 100 million MAUs on Call of Duty alone, these accounts power one of gaming‘s biggest communities.

Side-by-Side Comparison

So while your Battle.net and Activision IDs may look similar, they have different purposes. Now let‘s look at why connecting them is beneficial.

Linking Battle.net and Activision Accounts

By linking your Battle.net account to an Activision profile, you enable valuable features like:

• Cross-Progression: Share progression across PC, console, and mobile COD games
• Unified Experience: Support for groups, chats across Blizzard and COD
• Exclusive Rewards: Only available when accounts are linked

For example, purchased COD DLCs will carry over across platforms when using linked accounts. Your friends lists are also integrated.

Here‘s how to connect your accounts:

Step-By-Step Guide

1. Log in to the Battle.net website
2. Click your username > Connections
3. Select Connect next to Activision account
4. Login or create a new Activision account
5. Click Link Account to confirm

Once connected, you‘re all set! Loading Activision games through Battle.net will automatically access your linked profile.

Expert Tips on Linked Accounts

As an experienced player, here are some of my top tips:

• While Linked you can have ONLY one Activision account per Battle.net ID
• Your Activision ID will be used across Call of Duty games
• Make sure to link platforms you actively play COD on for uninterrupted progression

Also when linking accounts, be sure to take precautions around account security. Treat your profile like a bank account and enable multi-factor authentication for logging in.

This minimizes the (albeit small) risk of compromises when accounts are connected across multiple platforms. Stay vigilant!

Common Account Questions

If you‘re wondering:

Can I play COD on different Battle.net accounts?

Unfortunately no—your progression is tied to the original linked Activision account. You‘d need to start fresh if switching.

Can I link Battle.net and console accounts?

Absolutely! You can link one Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo Account per Battle.net ID.

What happens if I delete my Activision account?

This is permanent and all Call of Duty progress tied to that account will be lost. So be 100% certain before deleting!

Reach out below if you still have any other questions. Happy linking and may your K/D ratio reach new heights!