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Starcraft II

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Game details

  • Description Fast-paced, competitive base-building RTS where three asymmetric factions (Terran, Zerg, Protoss) clash using precise unit micro and strategic macro, offering ranked multiplayer, cooperative commanders, and narrative-driven single-player missions.
  • Genre Real-time Strategy, Strategy, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Esports, Science Fiction
  • Developer Blizzard Entertainment
  • Publisher Blizzard Entertainment
  • Release Date Jul 27, 2010
  • Free to Play Yes

Latest updates

StarCraft II 5.0.16 PTR Patch Notes

We've tried to make this PTR focus on extending the early and mid-game experience, allowing players to remain competitive on one to three bases for longer periods. We’ve introduced changes to make non-warped Gateway play a more viable path, while also increasing overall strategic diversity across all three races. In addition, a range of quality-of-life improvements has been implemented to enhance the overall player experience. Economy

  • Starting workers reduced from 12 to 8. ...

StarCraft II 5.0.15 Hotfix Patch Notes

Balance
  • Psionic Storm damage was reduced from 140 to 110 over 6 seconds (23.3 DPS > 18.3 DPS).
  • Broodlord speed reduced from 2.62 to 2.42.
  • Ghost HP increased from 100 to 125.
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue with Ghost Skin variation not receiving the light tag or the reduction in supply cost.
  • Fixed an issue where Rich Assimilator shield upgrades were not visible.
  • Fixed an issue where Guardian Shield VFX would persist when picked up in a transport. ...

StarCraft II 5.0.15 Patch Notes

We are happy to bring 5.0.15 Live, which contains various balance changes, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements. We want to thank all the community contributors who provided valuable feedback during our PTR period. Zerg

  • Spire cost reduced from 200/200 to 150/150.
  • Spire build time reduced from 71 seconds to 66 seconds.
  • Centrifugal Hooks now give +5 HP bonus to Banelings again.
  • Microbial Shroud reduces range attacks by 50% damage. ...

StarCraft II 5.0.15 PTR Patch Notes

Zerg
  • Spire cost reduced from 250/200 to 150/150.
  • Centrifugal Hooks now give +5 HP bonus to Banelings again.
  • Microbial Shroud reduces range attacks by 50% damage.
  • Microbial Shroud effect no longer persists for a few seconds after the unit has left the shroud.
Protoss
  • Energy Overcharge grant has been reduced from 100 to 50 energy.
  • Energy Overcharge cooldown reduced from 60 to 45 seconds.
  • Mothership HP reduced from 350/350 to 300/300. ...

StarCraft II 5.0.14 Patch Notes

Greetings from the StarCraft II Community Balance Council!   After several weeks of balance testing on the PTR server, we are pleased to release the final set of balance changes, including only a couple of small adjustments from the latest PTR package. We are very thankful for the entire community, who have been highly active in organizing tournaments, playing, and providing feedback on the new balance changes. We hope that the new patch will improve the state of the game and make it even more...

StarCraft II 5.0.14 PTR Patch Notes

Balance Council on 5.0.14

Greetings from the StarCraft II Community Balance Council! After around 7 months since the last patch, we are happy to present the next major multiplayer balance update, featuring changes for 14 units and 10 buildings, as well as two new abilities. We feel that the previous 5.0.13 patch has mostly achieved its goals, fixing community pain points around Widow Mines and Cyclone, and slightly helping Protoss players in early and midgame against Terrans. However, the...