Sporting a vibrant 3D-graphics engine, StarCraft II will once again center on the clash between the protoss, terrans, and zerg, with each side deploying legions of veteran, upgraded, and new unit types. Unparalleled online play for StarCraft II will be available through a new version of Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment's world-renowned gaming service.
Battle.net has been redesigned from the ground up to be the premier online gaming destination for Blizzard gamers, with several enhancements and new features, such as voice communication, cloud file storage, leagues and ladders, achievements, stat-tracking, and more.
The solo campaign for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will continue the epic saga where it left off in StarCraft: Brood War. The story line chronicles the exploits of marshal-turned-rebel-leader Jim Raynor and features both familiar faces and new heroes. Players will be able to tailor the experience, choosing their own mission path and selecting technology and research upgrades to suit their playing style throughout the 29-mission campaign. Several challenge-mode mini-games will also be included, with focused goals designed to ease players into the basics of multiplayer strategies.
To get a special fifth anniversary portrait, gamers can simply log in to the game's official page until August 3 and play a game and while doing so, they can see virtual confettis appear as they are on multiplayer modes. "we've decided to bring truckloads of celebratory virtual confetti to the StarCraft 2 universe for the anniversary. This confetti is only here for a limited time and you can make the most of it by stepping up your economic harassment efforts in all your favorite competitive multiplayer modes," states in the Battle.net website.
After playing the game, players can check out their Media section where they can find new free downloadable wallpapers to themselves. Meanwhile, as the arrival of the title's final expansion, StarCraft 2; Legacy of the Void, is fast approaching, fans are in for a treat to an instant access to the special three-mission prologue series, Whispers of Oblivion, and an entry to the ongoing Legacy of the Void beta test.