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| + | {{Infobox game | ||
| + | |cover = Starcraft-zerg-cover.jpeg | ||
| + | |developers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blizzard Entertainment}} | ||
| + | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blizzard Entertainment}} | ||
| + | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Starcraft Custom}} | ||
| + | |release dates= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|macOS|March 31, 1998}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|starcraft|88}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|starcraft|8.9}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|StarCraft (series)}} | ||
| + | |steam appid = | ||
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |official site= https://starcraft.blizzard.com | ||
| + | |strategywiki = StarCraft | ||
| + | |mobygames = starcraft | ||
| + | |wikipedia = StarCraft | ||
| + | |winehq = 28239 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |pcgamingwiki = StarCraft | ||
| + | |codeweavers = starcraft | ||
| + | |asg = starcraft-remastered | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |release history = Starcraft was released on March 31, 1998. Two add-on campaigns officially licensed by Blizzard, "Starcraft: Insurrection" (July 31, 1998) and "Starcraft: Retribution" (1998) were released by Aztech New Media and WizardWorks Software. The first and only official expansion by Blizzard, "Starcraft: Broodwar", was initially released in the US on December 18, 1998. Followed by the PAL version releasing in March 1999 and the macOS version finally arriving on June 30, 1999. | ||
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| + | On August 14, 2017 "Starcraft Remastered" was released on Battle.net. It features Starcraft and Starcraft: Broodwar with updated visuals, support for modern resolutions, modern Battle.net multiplayer, and offers unique HUD designs along with unique announcers for purchase. It also features a full visual overhaul using the designs by Carbot Animation for units and buildings. | ||
| + | |current state = Starcraft has seen many patches since it's release. Sometimes going many years with no new updates then a new patch arrives. The latest patch 1.23.10 was released on September 7, 2022. In 2019 the game was given 64 bit compatibility making sure it will continue to run on systems for the foreseeable future. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/starcraft/ Official forums] | ||
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{{Compatibility/macOS | {{Compatibility/macOS | ||
|native = | |native = | ||
|native notes = | |native notes = | ||
| − | |rosetta 2 = | + | |rosetta 2 = perfect |
| − | |rosetta 2 notes = Crashes on startup. | + | |rosetta 2 notes = Requires MacOS 12. Crashes on startup on MacOS 11. |
|ios-ipados app = | |ios-ipados app = | ||
|ios-ipados app notes = | |ios-ipados app notes = | ||
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|linux arm = | |linux arm = | ||
|linux arm notes = | |linux arm notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Availability== | ||
| + | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | Base game, add-on campaigns and expansion sold separately. Starcraft and Broodwar were sold as bundle called the "Starcraft Battlechest"| | macOS }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | | Battle.net | Requires online authentication. | | macOS }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==DLC== | ||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Insurrection | Standalone | macOS }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Retribution | Standalone | macOS }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Broodwar | Standalone | macOS }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Remastered | Standalone | macOS }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Starcraft Custom | |
| Release dates | |
| macOS | March 31, 1998 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 88 |
| IGDB | 8.9 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | StarCraft (series) |
| Resources | |
| PCGamingWiki | |
| Apple Silicon Games | |
| Codeweavers | |
| WineHQ | |
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Starcraft was released on March 31, 1998. Two add-on campaigns officially licensed by Blizzard, "Starcraft: Insurrection" (July 31, 1998) and "Starcraft: Retribution" (1998) were released by Aztech New Media and WizardWorks Software. The first and only official expansion by Blizzard, "Starcraft: Broodwar", was initially released in the US on December 18, 1998. Followed by the PAL version releasing in March 1999 and the macOS version finally arriving on June 30, 1999.
On August 14, 2017 "Starcraft Remastered" was released on Battle.net. It features Starcraft and Starcraft: Broodwar with updated visuals, support for modern resolutions, modern Battle.net multiplayer, and offers unique HUD designs along with unique announcers for purchase. It also features a full visual overhaul using the designs by Carbot Animation for units and buildings.
Starcraft has seen many patches since it's release. Sometimes going many years with no new updates then a new patch arrives. The latest patch 1.23.10 was released on September 7, 2022. In 2019 the game was given 64 bit compatibility making sure it will continue to run on systems for the foreseeable future.
General information
macOS Compatibility
| Method | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rosetta 2 | Requires MacOS 12. Crashes on startup on MacOS 11. | |
| Compatibility layer | ||
| CrossOver | Poor frame rate, particularly in menus. Tested using Version 1.16.1; Battle.net version untested. | |
| Wine | ||
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels | Graphical glitching on main menu. Parallels may halt the virtual machine due to a "severe graphics error". |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Base game, add-on campaigns and expansion sold separately. Starcraft and Broodwar were sold as bundle called the "Starcraft Battlechest" | |
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| Battle.net | Requires online authentication. | |
- See PCGamingWiki for Windows and/or Linux availability.
DLC
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurrection | Standalone | |
| Retribution | Standalone | |
| Broodwar | Standalone | |
| Remastered | Standalone | |