The evolution of Blizzard's Battle.net service will enter a new phase with the launch of II. A new version of the platform will launch alongside the new RTS, and we hear you may have to pay to access certain parts of it.

"We are looking to monetize Battle.net so that we get to keep making these games and updating features," co-founder Jay Wilson told BlizzCon. "We kind of have to."

It is unclear when the new Battle.net will be launched, or exactly how it'll work, however the game maker has already spoken of a desire to greatly expand the platform. Could some kind of subscription approach be on the cards?

We'll keep you posted on all the latest out of BlizzCon.

By Luke Guttridge

  • StarCraft II
  • Platform: PC
  • Publisher: Blizzard
  • Developer: Unknown
  • Release Date: TBA