Battle.net Might Soon Get Discord-like Groups And The Ability To Appear Offline

Alessio Palumbo
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Battle.net recently retained its trademark name after Blizzard had a change of heart from the original decision to change the name. Now, it looks like Blizzard has plans to enhance Battle.net with several features that the community has requested for quite a while.

MMO-Champion was able to datamine a series of strings indicating that Groups might soon be added to Battle.net. They've also found Avatar, presumably for individual users, and Group Icons.

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You can find those on MMO-Champion, while we have added the strings below. These suggest that Groups on Battle.net should allow features like Message of the Day, Moderators, Roles, Channels, and more. Moreover, a particular string hints that Blizzard could be adding the highly requested ability to appear offline.

Battle.net recently got a mobile application, too, allowing you to chat, add friends and receive notifications even when you're on the go. You can download Battle.net for iOS here and for Android here.

  • group.groups - Groups
  • group.channels - Channels
  • group.create - Create group
  • group.close - Close
  • group.enterName - Enter Name
  • group.save - Save
  • group.cancel - Cancel
  • group.avatar - Avatar
  • group.members - Members
  • group.roles - Roles
  • group.inviteLinks - Invite Links
  • group.chats - Chats
  • group.privacySettings - Privacy Settings
  • group.notificationSettings - Notification Settings
  • group.roles.leader - Leader
  • group.roles.member - Member
  • group.roles.moderator - Moderator
  • group.roles.owner - Owner
  • group.permissions.allMembers - All Members
  • group.permissions.leadersAndModerators - Leaders and Moderators
  • group.time.relative.recent - a few seconds
  • group.time.relative.seconds - {0} second | {0} seconds
  • group.time.relative.minutes - {0} minute | {0} minutes
  • group.time.relative.hours - {0} hour | {0} hours
  • group.time.relative.days - {0} day | {0} days
  • group.time.relative.weeks - {0} week | {0} weeks
  • group.time.relative.months - {0} month | {0} months
  • group.time.futuretense - in {0}
  • group.time.pasttense - {0} ago
  • group.time.today - Today at {0}
  • group.time.yesterday - Yesterday at {0}
  • group.time.earlier - {0} {1}
  • group.nyi - This feature is coming soon.
  • group.error.default - Whoops! Looks like something broke. Give it another shot <{0}>.
  • group.error.length - Minimum length required
  • group.error.groupName.length - Group name must be {0}-{1} characters
  • group.error.channelName.length - .
  • group.error.specialChars - Can't contain special characters
  • group.error.profanity - Can't contain profanity
  • group.error.groupName.required - A group name is required
  • group.error.channelName.default - Sorry, there was an error with your channel name.
  • group.error.channelName.required - A channel name is required
  • group.error.channel.delete.minimum - This is the only channel in this group, so it can't be deleted.
  • group.channel.create.header - Create Channel
  • group.channel.edit.header - Channel Name - {0}
  • group.channel.edit.name.label - Channel Name (required)
  • group.channel.edit.name.placeholder - Enter a name for your channel.
  • group.channel.edit.description.label - Channel Description (optional)
  • group.channel.edit.description.placeholder - Enter a description of what your channel is about.
  • group.channel.edit.permission.label - Who can see this channel?
  • group.channel.edit.confirmButton - Create Channel
  • group.channel.edit.requirePtt - Require Push to Talk in Voice Chat
  • group.channel.edit.deleteChannel - Delete Channel
  • group.channel.delete.header - Delete Channel
  • group.channel.delete.prompt - Are you sure you want to delete {0}? This can't be undone.
  • group.channel.delete.confirmButton - Delete Channel
  • group.channel.dropdown.invite - Invite to Channel
  • group.channel.dropdown.settings - Channel Settings
  • group.group.groupPanel.membersOnline - {0} of {1} online
  • group.group.groupPanel.editMotd - Click here to add a Message of the Day
  • group.chat.typing.1 - {0} is typing
  • group.chat.typing.2 - {0} and {1} are typing
  • group.chat.typing.3 - {0}, {1], and 1 other are typing
  • group.chat.typing.many - {0}, {1}, and {2} others are typing
  • group.chat.newMessages - New messages
  • group.chat.returnToRecent - New message
  • group.chat.missedMessages - Unread messages
  • group.group.editMotd.header - Message of the Day
  • group.group.editMotd.lastUpdated - Last updated by {0} on {1}
  • group.group.editMotd.placeholder - Daily message for everyone in the group to see.
  • group.channel.chat.message.placeholder - Type here, hit enter to send.
  • group.group.create.header - Create Group
  • group.group.create.join.header - Join Group
  • group.group.create.name.label - Group Name (required)
  • group.group.create.name.placeholder - Enter a name for your group.
  • group.group.create.description.label - Group Description (required)
  • group.group.create.description.placeholder - Enter a description of what your group is about.
  • group.group.create.confirmButton - Create Group
  • group.group.join.description - Enter a group's invitation link or group code to join it.
  • group.group.join.confirmButton - Join Group
  • group.group.join.placeholder - Example: GN12345
  • group.group.dropdown.invite - Invite to Group
  • group.group.dropdown.settings - Group Settings
  • group.group.dropdown.profile - Group Profile
  • group.group.dropdown.leaveGroup - Leave Group
  • group.group.settings.profile.header - Profile
  • group.group.settings.profile.editAvatar - Edit
  • group.group.settings.profile.name - Name
  • group.group.settings.profile.description - Description
  • group.group.settings.profile.save - Save Changes
  • group.group.settings.profile.undo - Undo Changes
  • group.group.settings.members.all - All ({0})
  • group.group.settings.members.pending - Pending ({0})
  • group.group.settings.members.name - Name
  • group.group.settings.members.role - Role
  • group.group.settings.members.cancelInvite - Cancel Invite
  • group.group.settings.deleteGroup - Delete Group
  • group.group.delete.header - Delete Group
  • group.group.delete.prompt - Are you sure you awant to delete {0}? This can't be undone.
  • group.group.delete.deleteCaption - Type DELETE below to confirm.
  • group.group.delete.deleteConfirm - DELETE
  • group.group.delete.confirmButton - Delete Group
  • group.group.leave.header - Leave Group
  • group.group.leave.memberPrompt - Are you sure you want to leave {0}?
  • group.group.leave.confirmButton - Leave
  • group.group.leave.oneMember.header - Leave and Delete Group?
  • group.group.leave.oneMember.prompt - Leaving the group will also delete it. Are you sure you want to delete the group? Once the group is deleted it can't be undone.
  • group.group.leave.oneMember.confirmButton - Leave and Delete
  • group.group.leave.owner.prompt - Woah, looks like you're the group owner. You need to transfer ownership before leaving.
  • group.group.leave.owner.confirmButton - Transfer Ownership
  • group.group.leave.owner.transferOwnership.header - Transfer Ownership
  • group.group.leave.owner.transferOwnership.groupMembers - Group Members
  • group.group.leave.owner.transferOwnership.confirmButton - Assign Owner
  • group.filterableList.findGroup - Find a group
  • group.filterableList.findFriend - Find a friend to invite
  • group.group.invite.target - Invite to {0}
  • group.invite.1 - Send 1 Invite
  • group.invite.many - Send {0} Invites
  • group.group.invite.member.in.group - Already a member
  • group.group.createInvite.inviteLink - Create Invite Link
  • group.invite.expires.minutes - {0} Minutes
  • group.invite.expires.hour - {0} Hours
  • group.invite.expires.hour.1 - 1 Hour
  • group.invite.expires.day - {0} Days
  • group.invite.expires.day.1 - 1 Day
  • group.invite.expires.never - Never
  • group.invite.uses - {0} Uses
  • group.invite.uses.1 - 1 Use
  • group.invite.uses.unlimited - Unlimited
  • group.invite.main.group.name - Invite to {0}
  • group.invite.main.link.description - Send this link to others to invite them to your group:
  • group.invite.main.link.copy - Copy
  • group.invite.main.link.copied - Copied
  • group.invite.main.expires - Expires:
  • group.invite.main.uses - Remaining Uses:
  • group.invite.options.expander - Link Options
  • group.invite.options.expires - Expires After:
  • group.invite.options.uses - Number of Uses:
  • group.invite.options.create.link - Generate New Link
  • group.invite.options.create.link.short - Generate New
  • group.invite.options.manageLinks - Manage Links
  • group.invite.options.revoke - Revoke
  • group.group.createInvite.browse - Browse
  • group.group.invite.members.1 - 1 member
  • group.group.invite.members.many - {0} members
  • group.group.invite.inviterCaption - {0} Invited you to join
  • group.group.invite.leadBy - Lead By:
  • group.group.invite.acceptButton - Accept
  • group.group.invite.declineButton - Decline
  • group.group.inviteUser.header - Invite to Group
  • group.group.inviteUser.confirmButton - Send Invite
  • group.whisper.create.header - New Chat
  • group.whisper.create.confirmButton - Create
  • group.whisper.dropdown.viewProfile - View Profile
  • group.whisper.dropdown.addFriend - Add Friend
  • group.whisper.dropdown.viewFriends - View Friends
  • group.whisper.dropdown.inviteToGroup - Invite to Group
  • group.whisper.dropdown.report - Report
  • group.whisper.dropdown.closeChat - Close Chat
  • group.welcome.blizzGroups - Blizzard Groups
  • group.welcome.groups.item1 - Groups are the social hub for you and your friends across Blizzard.
  • group.welcome.groups.item2 - Use groups to coordinate play time, discuss strats, or just hang out and chat.
  • group.welcome.groups.item3 - They're also a great way to expand your circle of Blizzard friends.
  • group.welcome.groups.button - Create a Group
  • group.welcome.chats - Chats
  • group.welcome.chats.item1 - Chats are private conversations between you and a friend.
  • group.welcome.chats.item2 - Chat whispers reach across Blizzard games and apps, even if your friend is offline.
  • group.welcome.chats.button - Start a Chat
  • group.warning.appearOffline - You are currently appearing offline.
  • group.warning.goOnline - Go online
  • group.context.startChat - Start Chat
  • group.context.sendFriendRequest - Send Friend Request
  • group.context.transferGroupOwnership - Transfer Group Ownership
  • group.context.removeFromVoice - Remove from Voice
  • group.context.block - Block
  • group.context.unblock - Unblock
  • group.context.removeFromGroup - Remove from Group
  • group.context.banFromGroup - Ban from Group
  • group.context.clearAllNotifications - Clear All Notifications
  • group.context.joinVoice - Join Voice Chat
  • group.context.leaveVoice - Leave Voice Chat
  • group.context.showMembersInVoice - Show Members in Voice Chat
  • group.context.hideMembersInVoice - Hide Members in Voice Chat
  • group.context.channelSettings - Edit Channel Settings
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