Difference between revisions of "StarCraft II"
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{{mm}} [http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/11815/ Official technical support forum] | {{mm}} [http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/11815/ Official technical support forum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/ Official forums] | ||
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| + | |native = na | ||
| + | |native notes = | ||
| + | |rosetta 2 = perfect | ||
| + | |rosetta 2 notes = Playable. | ||
| + | |ios-ipados app = na | ||
| + | |ios-ipados app notes = | ||
| + | |crossover = playable | ||
| + | |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 | ||
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| + | |parallels = unknown | ||
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| + | |windows 10 arm = na | ||
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| + | |linux arm = na | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{DLC/row| Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 3 | | macOS }} | {{DLC/row| Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 3 | | macOS }} | ||
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| + | ==Gameplay videos== | ||
| + | {{#widget:YouTube|id=MkfHTDU35jY}} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:00, 27 May 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| July 27, 2010 | |
| macOS | July 27, 2010 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 93 |
| IGDB | 89 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | StarCraft (series) |
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General information
macOS Compatibility
| Method | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rosetta 2 | Playable. | |
| 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 | |
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| Battle.net | Requires online authentication. | |
- All versions require Template:DRM, as well as periodic online re-authentication every 30 days.[1]
- Free Starter Edition is also available, although this edition cannot be played offline.[1]
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.
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Swarm | Standalone. Can be bought from the Battle.net store. | |
| Legacy of the Void | Standalone. Can be bought from the Battle.net store. | |
| Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 1 | |
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| Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 2 | |
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| Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 3 | |
Gameplay videos
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Blizzard Support - Playing StarCraft II Offline - last accessed on 2018-08-27