Knowing how to fix slow Battle.net download speeds can come in clutch when downloading a new Warzone 2 update or Modern Warfare 2 patch. Unfortunately, slow downloads are quite common and impact users during big game launches and updates. Here’s how to fix the Battle.net slow download speed on PC in 2023.
How to speed up Battle.net download speeds in 2023
To speed up Battle.net download speeds in 2023, which helps to download things like Warzone 2 updates and MW2 patches, users should:
- Ensure that no other devices are hogging the bandwidth.
- If another device you or someone on your network is also downloading, it can significantly slow down the Battle.net download speed.
- Make sure “Limit download bandwidth” is not turned on.
- Head to Settings > Downloads and make sure it is not checked.
- Check to see if other apps are downloading.
- Open Task Manager and sort by Network Usage. This shows how much bandwidth each app is using.
- Try opening and closing Battle.net.
- Restart your computer.
- Restart the router.
For those still having issues, contacting Blizzard Support is the next best step.
For more Warzone 2 guides, here’s the need-to-know info about the Birdseye Perk removal. And here’s what the “lag switch” controversy is all about.
