Steam is the most popular way to play Warzone without the Battle.net launcher. It offers features like Steam Achievements and integrated social tools.

While Battle.net was once the exclusive home for Call of Duty on PC, you can now download and play through Steam or the Microsoft Store . 1. Download via Steam (Recommended Alternative)

Open Steam, go to the Store tab, and search for "Call of Duty." Warzone is now part of the unified "Call of Duty" app.

If you don't have it, download the installer from the Official Steam Website.

Click Play Game or Add to Library on the store page to start the download.

With Activision now part of Microsoft, the game is also available natively on Windows through the Microsoft Store. Open the app on your Windows PC. Search for Call of Duty . Click Get or Install to begin the process. 3. Account Requirements

To save disk space, right-click the game in your library, go to Properties > DLC , and ensure only Warzone is checked. Uncheck other titles like "Black Ops 7" or "Modern Warfare III" to avoid massive, unnecessary downloads. 2. Download via the Microsoft Store

Regardless of which platform you choose (Steam or Microsoft Store), you still need an to play. Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Steam