Xbox CEO: Battle.net Is Not Trying to Become Steam
Asha Sharma said Battle.net will keep growing as a curated storefront while its partnership with CD Projekt Red expands carefully.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Battle.net is not trying to become Steam and will remain a curated storefront, according to gamesradar.com. She added that Battle.net will grow, but that growth will stay within that curated approach.
Sharma also addressed the partnership with CD Projekt Red that has brought games including The Witcher 3 to Battle.net. She said that partnership will grow carefully.
Sharma said Battle.net is retaining nearly as many users as Steam. She spoke at an internal Xbox town hall.
Battle.net's existing line-up
Battle.net currently hosts Blizzard titles such as World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, alongside partner titles including Call of Duty, Avowed and Sea of Thieves.
In October 2025, Blizzard VP Andrew Guerrero said Blizzard isn't trying to do the Steam or Epic Games Store thing. Blizzard had partnered with CD Projekt Red to bring The Witcher 3 to Battle.net.
Quick answers
Is Battle.net trying to become Steam?
No. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Battle.net is not trying to become Steam and will remain a curated storefront.
Which games are on Battle.net?
Battle.net hosts Blizzard titles such as World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, plus partner titles including Call of Duty, Avowed, Sea of Thieves and The Witcher 3.
Where did Asha Sharma make these comments?
She spoke at an internal Xbox town hall.