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StarCraft 2

StarCraft 2 is the second installment in the beloved real-time strategy release from Blizzard. A now free-to-play title, players have access to a wide array of characters from the StarCraft universe and can take on a robust single-player story, as well as cooperative missions and PvP.

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Real-Time Strategy
Released
July 27, 2010
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Engine
havok
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
StarCraft

The ultimate real-time strategy game.

The Galaxy is Yours to Conquer: Experience the game that redefined the real-time strategy genre. Terran, Zerg, or Protoss – do you have what it takes to become the galaxy's greatest commander?

With large parts of StarCraft II’s single-player and multiplayer modes accessible for free, it’s never been a better time to begin your StarCraft II story!

Command the mechanized Terrans, psi-powered Protoss, and insectoid Zerg.  Lead the Terrans across the galaxy in a quest for glory, redemption, and revenge. Grow your skills and climb the multiplayer ladder in the world’s premier real-time-strategy esport.

 

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