What Happens to Your Blizzard / Battle.net Account When You Die
Quick Facts
WoW
$14.99/mo — cancel
Balance
Blizzard Balance
Contact
battle.net/support
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel World of Warcraft and any active subscriptions
Cancel at account.blizzard.com. WoW ($14.99/mo), Game Pass, etc.
Claim Blizzard Balance
Any Blizzard Balance (prepaid funds) can be requested with death cert.
Document Now Checklist
- Battle.net account email
- Active subscriptions
- Blizzard Balance amount
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Blizzard / Battle.net. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Steam
Steam's Terms of Service state that accounts and game libraries are non-transferable. Wallet balance may be claimable as estate asset.
Xbox / PlayStation / Nintendo
Document all gaming accounts: Xbox Gamertag, PSN ID, Nintendo Account, along with email addresses.
Epic Games / Fortnite
Cancel at epicgames.com/account. V-Bucks and purchased skins cannot be refunded or transferred.
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