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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}} | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Starcraft II Custom}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|macOS|July 27, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|macOS|July 27, 2010}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
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|winehq = 11123 | |winehq = 11123 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| − | |pcgamingwiki = | + | |pcgamingwiki = StarCraft_II |
| − | |codeweavers = | + | |codeweavers = starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty |
| − | |asg = | + | |asg = starcraft-ii |
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |release history = Starcraft II initially released with "Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty" on July 27, 2010. This will followed with the first expansion "Heart of the Swarm" on March 12, 2013. The final full expansion "Legacy of the Void" was released on November 10, 2015. | ||
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| + | The first mission pack of "Nova Covert Ops" was released on March 29, 2016 followed by mission pack two on August 2, 2016 with the third and final mission pack of "Nova Covert Ops" releasing on November 22, 2016. | ||
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| + | Every release was same day for x64 Windows and x64 macOS. | ||
| + | |current state = Starcraft II was actively developed until October 15, 2020 when it was announced that active development had stopped on the game<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224022904/https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/23544726/starcraft-ii-update-october-15-2020 | title=StarCraft II Update - October 15, 2020|date=2020-08-15}}</ref>. However balance patches, new season ladders and maps have continued to be added to the game continuing to this day. | ||
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| + | There is currently no known plans to release an Apple Silicon version of Starcraft II. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/sc2/ US Official forums] |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://eu.forums.blizzard.com/en/sc2/ EU Official forums] |
| + | {{mm}} [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/sc2/c/mac-technical-support/16 Mac Technical Support forum] | ||
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{{Compatibility/macOS | {{Compatibility/macOS | ||
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|native notes = | |native notes = | ||
|rosetta 2 = perfect | |rosetta 2 = perfect | ||
| − | |rosetta 2 notes = | + | |rosetta 2 notes = No issues found with the campaign, multiplayer, co-op, or custom games/campaigns. Starcraft II Editor does not run, starts to error and closes |
|ios-ipados app = na | |ios-ipados app = na | ||
|ios-ipados app notes = | |ios-ipados app notes = | ||
| − | |crossover = | + | |crossover = playable |
| − | |crossover notes = | + | |crossover notes = MBP 14' runs the game at 1440p but there are graphical glitches related to lighting. Best case scenario is reducing shaders to low. Some textures are also missing colors. |
|wine = unknown | |wine = unknown | ||
|wine notes = | |wine notes = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net | | | macOS }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net, Key | Sold in standard and collectors editions for Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, and Legacy of the Void | | macOS }} |
{{Availability/row| Battle.net | starcraft-ii-campaign-collection | Battle.net | Requires online authentication. | | macOS }} | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | starcraft-ii-campaign-collection | Battle.net | Requires online authentication. | | macOS }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=yes}}, as well as periodic online re-authentication every 30 days.<ref name="offline">{{Refurl|url=https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/10313|title=Blizzard Support - Playing StarCraft II Offline|date=2018-08-27}}</ref> | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=yes}}, as well as periodic online re-authentication every 30 days.<ref name="offline">{{Refurl|url=https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/10313|title=Blizzard Support - Playing StarCraft II Offline|date=2018-08-27}}</ref> | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
====Starter Edition==== | ====Starter Edition==== | ||
| − | The | + | The StarCraft II Starter Edition is a free but limited version of StarCraft II. |
* Only the first five missions of the Terran campaign are available, as well as the first four missions of the Zerg campaign. Two challenge missions are available as well. | * Only the first five missions of the Terran campaign are available, as well as the first four missions of the Zerg campaign. Two challenge missions are available as well. | ||
* Custom non-ranked multiplayer and AI battles are available with all three races. | * Custom non-ranked multiplayer and AI battles are available with all three races. | ||
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* Current and upcoming Co-op Commanders. | * Current and upcoming Co-op Commanders. | ||
| + | ==DLC== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Heart of the Swarm | | + | {{DLC/row| Heart of the Swarm | Formerly standalone. Part of the Campaign Collection [https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/starcraft-ii-campaign-collection Battle.net store]. | macOS }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Legacy of the Void | | + | {{DLC/row| Legacy of the Void | Formerly standalone. Part of the Campaign Collection [https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/starcraft-ii-campaign-collection Battle.net store]. | macOS }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Nova Covert Ops | + | {{DLC/row| Nova Covert Ops | Standalone. [https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/starcraft-ii-nova-covert-ops Battle.net store]. Part of the Campaign Collection [https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/starcraft-ii-campaign-collection Battle.net store]. | macOS }} |
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| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Starcraft II Custom | |
| Release dates | |
| macOS | July 27, 2010 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 93 |
| IGDB | 89 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | StarCraft (series) |
| Resources | |
| PCGamingWiki | |
| Apple Silicon Games | |
| Codeweavers | |
| WineHQ | |
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Starcraft II initially released with "Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty" on July 27, 2010. This will followed with the first expansion "Heart of the Swarm" on March 12, 2013. The final full expansion "Legacy of the Void" was released on November 10, 2015.
The first mission pack of "Nova Covert Ops" was released on March 29, 2016 followed by mission pack two on August 2, 2016 with the third and final mission pack of "Nova Covert Ops" releasing on November 22, 2016.
Every release was same day for x64 Windows and x64 macOS.
Starcraft II was actively developed until October 15, 2020 when it was announced that active development had stopped on the game[1]. However balance patches, new season ladders and maps have continued to be added to the game continuing to this day.
There is currently no known plans to release an Apple Silicon version of Starcraft II.
General information
macOS Compatibility
| Method | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rosetta 2 | No issues found with the campaign, multiplayer, co-op, or custom games/campaigns. Starcraft II Editor does not run, starts to error and closes | |
| Compatibility layer | ||
| CrossOver | MBP 14' runs the game at 1440p but there are graphical glitches related to lighting. Best case scenario is reducing shaders to low. Some textures are also missing colors. | |
| Wine | ||
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Sold in standard and collectors editions for Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, and Legacy of the Void | |
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| Battle.net | Requires online authentication. | |
- See PCGamingWiki for Windows and/or Linux availability.
- All versions require Template:DRM, as well as periodic online re-authentication every 30 days.[2]
Version differences
Starter Edition
The StarCraft II Starter Edition is a free but limited version of StarCraft II.
- Only the first five missions of the Terran campaign are available, as well as the first four missions of the Zerg campaign. Two challenge missions are available as well.
- Custom non-ranked multiplayer and AI battles are available with all three races.
- The entire Arcade mode is available. Custom maps can be created with the Editor, but not published.
- All achievements and progress carry over to the full version.
Starting from November 14, 2017, StarCraft II has gone free-to-play. Contents which are available for free:
- The original Wings of Liberty campaign.
- Ranked multiplayer ladder.
- Current and upcoming Co-op Commanders.
DLC
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Swarm | Formerly standalone. Part of the Campaign Collection Battle.net store. | |
| Legacy of the Void | Formerly standalone. Part of the Campaign Collection Battle.net store. | |
| Nova Covert Ops | Standalone. Battle.net store. Part of the Campaign Collection Battle.net store. | |
Gameplay videos
References
- ↑ StarCraft II Update - October 15, 2020 - last accessed on 2020-08-15
- ↑ Blizzard Support - Playing StarCraft II Offline - last accessed on 2018-08-27