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I'll be updating this thread quite a bit, the newest articles will be added to the top, that way it's easier to navigate and find the latest Starcraft 2 news.
What is StarCraft II? StarCraft II is the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game, and the sequel to the hit original, StarCraft. The game will include three completely distinct and balanced races, the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg, which have been overhauled and re-imagined with a number of new units for each, as well as new tricks for some of the classic units that are returning.
When is the game coming out? At this point, it's too early to provide an initial estimate on the release date. As with all Blizzard games, we will take as much time as needed to ensure the game is as fun, balanced, and polished as possible.
How will StarCraft II be different from StarCraft? StarCraft II will run on a vibrant new 3D-graphics engine that will be capable of rendering beautiful landscapes as well as massive individual units and army sizes. We're also introducing a number of distinct new units to the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg, and even some of the familiar units that return in StarCraft II will have new tricks up their sleeves, which will give the game its own unique flavor. In addition, Battle.net will be overhauled with some new and exciting features to enhance online play and competition, while the campaign will also offer some unique aspects for players who enjoy single-player content. We'll have more details on all these aspects in the months to come.
Will there be both single-player and multiplayer components? Yes, StarCraft II will include a unique single-player campaign, as well as multiplayer capability over Battle.net. We'll provide more detail on both of these aspects a little further along in the development process.
What will StarCraft II's story line be? Will any of the characters from the original StarCraft make an appearance in StarCraft II? It's a little too early to get into details on the story. Once we're able to discuss the single-player campaign in detail, we'll also share some exciting information about the story line for the game.
How many cinematic cut-scenes will be included? We know that StarCraft II players will expect to see some Blizzard-quality cinematic content in the game, and we have definite plans to include multiple cinematics, starting with a cinematic intro. We'll provide further confirmation once final determinations have been made.
How many races are in StarCraft II? In StarCraft II, players will see the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races. Our goal is to ensure that all the factions in the game play even more distinctly from one another than in the original StarCraft, while still maintaining the fine balance that helped make StarCraft such a classic. We're also introducing a number of new units to each race, as well as modifying some of the familiar units returning in StarCraft II. With these design refinements and the new features we have planned for the single-player and multiplayer elements of the game, StarCraft II will offer a next-generation StarCraft experience.
StarCraft II has some big shoes to fill - is there added pressure in developing a follow-up to one of the most beloved games of all time? We recognize that the bar is set pretty high, but this type of pressure is not new to us. Warcraft III had to follow in the footsteps of Warcraft II, and Diablo II had to follow the original Diablo. Creating a StarCraft game that's bigger and better than the original is definitely a big challenge, but it's one that we fully intend to meet and exceed.
Will the game be released in multiple countries? Will the release be simultaneous? Which countries and what languages will the game be localized in? Our goal is to release the game simultaneously across the world in multiple languages. As we get closer to release, we'll have more details to share.
Will there also be an expansion, and if so, what features will it contain? Our focus has been and will continue to be on developing and refining the core StarCraft II experience, so we haven't really had much time to consider what types of things we would include with an expansion for the game if we were to do one.
Will there be a console version of StarCraft II? StarCraft II is being developed for the PC. We have no current plans to bring the game to any console platform. Battle.net
Will Battle.net be overhauled? Will there be new features? There will be some exciting new changes and features to Battle.net that will help us ensure that StarCraft II will be the ultimate competitive online real-time strategy game. We're not quite ready to discuss those features at this time, but we look forward to getting into more detail in the future.
Will we still be able to play the original StarCraft on Battle.net after StarCraft II is released? Yes, you will.
Will there be clan management? We're not quite ready to discuss specifics related to Battle.net at this time, but we look forward to doing so in the future.
What steps are being taken to prevent cheating in multiplayer games? We don't want to tip our hand to the people who may try to cheat on Battle.net, so we can't go into too much detail, but rest assured that security is one of our top priorities as we redesign and overhaul Battle.net, and we will take every precaution to ensure fairness in our online games. We've taken an aggressive stance against cheating in all of our games, and our players have overwhelmingly supported us in that, so we don't have any intention to make any changes in that regard.
Cost, Rating, Beta/Trial versions
How much will StarCraft II cost? Where can I buy this game? Pricing and availability will be determined and announced much closer to the release date.
What will StarCraft II's rating be? We are aiming for a T-rating in the US, and similar ratings elsewhere in the world, but those details won't be finalized until we get closer to release.
Will there be a closed or open beta? How about a trial or demo version? Decisions related to beta testing and trial or demo versions are usually made further along in the development process. We don't have any details available on these topics at the moment, but we will be happy to share the news once final decisions have been made.
Will there be a collector's edition? Decisions related to the types of retail packages available will be made much closer to the game's release date.
Technical Aspects
What are the system requirements for StarCraft II? We'll have more details on specific system requirements closer to the release date.
Will the game run natively on Windows Vista? StarCraft II will be fully compatible with Windows Vista, as well as XP. We'll have more details on system requirements closer to release.
Will StarCraft II be available on Mac simultaneously with PC? As with all of Blizzard's recent releases, StarCraft II will ship on both PC and Mac simultaneously.
Will StarCraft II take advantage of DirectX 10? What other graphical goodies are included? The game will be compatible with DirectX 10, and we're still considering whether there will be exclusive DirectX 10 graphic effects, but the graphics engine will also be very scalable to ensure that a wide range of different systems will be capable of running StarCraft II. The new engine is also capable of rendering very large units, as well as large numbers of units on screen together. Havok physics have been integrated into the engine for added realism as well.
Hehe, no problem, i've lost interest in most games now that diablo 3 was announced, hopefully it won't last until diablo 3/SC2 comes out, but posting gaming news keeps me buisy at least.
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If the thread is to dark just change the forum skin, goto USER CP then to EDIT OPTIONS, Scroll down to the bottom and change the forum skin to SPEEDVISION, hope that helps.
I'll be updating this thread quite a bit, the newest articles will be added to the top, that way it's easier to navigate and find the latest Starcraft 2 news.
Wreaking Havok with Starcraft II (added 13/08/2008)
StarCraft II to Work With Multithreading? (added 13/08/2008)
NEW: Starcraft 2 Gameplay Videos (added 13/08/2008)
Blizzard's Bob Colayco explains why Starcraft II took so long (added 13/08/2008)
Blizzard cuts deal with NetEase.com to take Starcraft II to China (added 13/08/2008)
BlizzCon 2008 Tickets Go On Sale Aug. 11 (added 30/07/2008)
Hooked Gamers StarCraft II Preview (added 30/07/2008)
Starcraft 2 Q&A - Batch 41 (added 30/07/2008)
StarCraft II, The Greatest eSport The World Has Ever Seen (added 30/07/2008)
PC Gamer Interviews Blizzard's Rob Pardo (added 30/07/2008)
Rumor: D3 Battle.net Changes (added 30/07/2008)
StarCraft II Colossus Web Cam (added 30/07/2008)
StarCraft 2 Complete Gameplay Video Compilation (added 8/07/2008)
'StarCraft II' Zeratul Hero Unit Revealed - Screens (added 5/07/2008)
StarCraft Game Development, Interview With Dustin Browder (added 5/07/2008)
5 New Starcraft II Screenshots (added 5/07/2008)
WWI 2008 StarCraft RTS Fansite Event Part 2 (added 5/07/2008)
StarCraft 2 System Requirements (added 3/07/2008)
WWI 2008 StarCraft RTS Fansite Event Part 1 ( added 2/07/2008)
New Starcraft 2: Gameplay Demo - Part 3 of 3( added 1/07/2008)
New Starcraft 2: Gameplay Demo - Part 2 of 3( added 1/07/2008)
New Starcraft 2: Gameplay Demo - Part 1 of 3( added 1/07/2008)
StarCraft 2 Not Arriving in 2008? ( added 30/06/2008)
WWI 2008: Starcraft II Zerg changes ( added 30/06/2008)
GameSpy: Starcraft II Preview ( added 30/06/2008)
StarCraft 2 Gameplay Videos HD GT ( added 29/06/2008)
StarCraft 2 Gameplay Videos ( added 29/06/2008)
StarCraft II IGN Impressions ( added 29/06/2008)
FIRST WWI StarCraft 2 Sneak Peak ( added 29/06/2008)
StarCraft Vs. StarCraft II - Video Comparison (29/06/2008)
StarCraft 2 FAQ:
Source
Older IGN articles:
StarCraft II Video Preview - April 24, 2008
StarCraft 10th Anniversary Interview - March 31, 2008
Video Special: Blizzard Studio Tour - March 14, 2008
Protoss Unit and Building List - March 11, 2008
Terran Unit and Building List - March 11, 2008
StarCraft II Zerg Structure List - March 10, 2008
StarCraft II Zerg Unit List - March 10, 2008
StarCraft II Hands-On - March 10, 2008
StarCraft II Zerg First Look - March 10, 2008
StarCraft II Update Center - March 9, 2008
StarCraft 2's In-Game Advertising Explained - March 6, 2008
Starcraft II to Lead Way for In-game Advertising? March 5, 2008
GDC 2008: Creating StarCraft II's Cinematics February 21, 2008
GC 2007: Starcraft II Hands On - August 22, 2007
BlizzCon 2007: Executive Panel Summary - August 4, 2007
BlizzCon 2007: StarCraft II Single-player Campaign First Look - August 3, 2007
BlizzCon 2007: StarCraft II Hands-on - August 3, 2007
E3 2007: StarCraft II Progress Report - July 11, 2007
StarCraft II's Stargate - June 26, 2007
StarCraft II: The Response - May 25, 2007
Roundtable #201: StarCraft II - May 24, 2007
Wrapping Up Blizzard's WWI - May 20, 2007
StarCraft 2's Gameplay Balance - May 19, 2007
StarCraft 2's Art Design - May 19, 2007
StarCraft 2's New Units - May 19, 2007
StarCraft 2 Panel Discussions - May 19, 2007
Older Gamespot articles:
BlizzCon 07: Pardo demos StarCraft II campaign
Starcraft II playable at BlizzCon
Blizzard outlines Starcraft II gameplay
Blizzard talks Starcraft II art design
Q&A session details Starcraft II
Starcraft II warps into Seoul
Older Gamespy articles:
Preview: StarCraft II (05/19/07)
Article: StarCraft II Q&A Sessions (05/19/07)
Article: StarCraft II Gameplay Panel Report (05/20/07)
Article: StarCraft II Art Panel Report (05/20/07)
News: StarCraft II Playable at BlizzCon (06/21/07)
Preview: StarCraft II Hands-on (08/03/07)
Article: StarCraft II Gameplay panel (08/04/07)
Preview: StarCraft II -- Multiplayer Hands-on (08/17/07)
Preview: StarCraft II (03/10/08 )
Interview: StarCraft II: Designing the Zerg (03/10/08)
Thanks for your two threads with D3 and SC2 info! This is awesome
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StarCraft 2 System Requirements
StarCraft Game Development, Interview With Dustin Browder
5 New Starcraft II Screenshots
WWI 2008 StarCraft RTS Fansite Event Part 2
'StarCraft II' Zeratul Hero Unit Revealed - Screens
StarCraft 2 Complete Gameplay Video Compilation to the first post, awsome stuff there.
BlizzCon 2008 Tickets Go On Sale Aug. 11 (added 30/07/2008)
Hooked Gamers StarCraft II Preview (added 30/07/2008)
Starcraft 2 Q&A - Batch 41 (added 30/07/2008)
StarCraft II, The Greatest eSport The World Has Ever Seen (added 30/07/2008)
PC Gamer Interviews Blizzard's Rob Pardo (added 30/07/2008)
Rumor: D3 Battle.net Changes (added 30/07/2008)
StarCraft II Colossus Web Cam (added 30/07/2008)
StarCraft II to Work With Multithreading?
NEW: Starcraft 2 Gameplay Videos
Blizzard's Bob Colayco explains why Starcraft II took so long
Blizzard cuts deal with NetEase.com to take Starcraft II to China