#stracraft2

Dragoon

1) Free to Play

Getting started with StarCraft II can be a bit confusing for new players. With options like Starter Edition, Legacy of the Void, and The Complete Collection, it wasn’t immediately clear which version to choose. That’s why we’re changing the name of the game from StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void to StarCraft II. With this change, we’re also introducing Free to Play content for each game mode. You can learn more about what free content will be available in each game mode here.

2) New Co-op Content

Get ready for trouble, and make it double with the new Co-op Commander: Han and Horner. You read that right—we’re introducing a Commander with two characters. Matt Horner is the straightlaced and tactical Admiral of the Dominion Fleet, and his better half, Mira Han, commands her reckless and explosive mercenary forces.

3)Multiplayer Design Changes

For the last several months, we’ve been hard at work overhauling unit balance. Our overall goals for Multiplayer are as follows:

Reduce sudden game ending moments.

Make support units effective in smaller numbers.

Promote player control over game state.

Ensure units have a unique role.

-protoss

The Mothership Core has been removed and replaced with the Shield Battery to help Protoss players with early-game defense.

-terran

The Raven is receiving new abilities. The Repair Drone automatically heals nearby mechanical units while the Anti-Armor Missile deals splash damage and reduces the armor of the units it hits. It also is equipped with an Interference Matrix which will prevent a unit from attacking or using abilities.

-zerg

The Infestor is getting several changes to its abilities. Fungal Growth will no longer root enemies but instead greatly slow its targets, giving players a bit more control when they are ensnared.

4) War Chest 2

We’re excited to announce the contents of our second War Chest, which will include three new army skins: Purifier Protoss, Primal Zerg, and Mira’s Marauders. We don’t have the skins to show off just yet but look for more information in the future.