En Taro Adun! StarCraft® II: Legacy of the Void™ Warps in on November 10
Epic single-player story, all-new cooperative modes, and intense competitive multiplayer gameplay combine to form the definitive StarCraft experience
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The Legacy of the Void launch date was revealed during the StarCraft
II World Championship Series Season 3 Finals, streamed live around
the world from Krakow,
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is
the thrilling conclusion to the award-winning science-fiction saga that
began with the original StarCraft in 1998. In the expansive new
protoss-focused campaign, players will take command of the mighty Spear
of Adun — a magnificent protoss arkship capable of altering the course
of battle from above. In addition to determining the protoss's destiny,
players will also bear witness to the ultimate fates of terran hero
"Legacy of the Void provides an epic conclusion to a story more
than 17 years in the making," said
Multiple Editions Warping In
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is available for pre-purchase
now on Battle.net® for
Players also have the option to upgrade their purchase to the Digital
Deluxe Edition (
Legacy of the Void will also be available in a retail-exclusive
Collector's Edition, which comes equipped with the digital bonus items
from the Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as a special edition of the
full-color hardcover StarCraft Field Manual (retail edition
SRP
Play StarCraft Like Never Before
Legacy of the Void introduces new ways to enjoy StarCraft II's unrivaled real-time strategy gameplay. In Archon Mode, two players share control over a single base and units as they take on an enemy duo in multiplayer action. By sharing the responsibility of commanding troops and managing resources, players can focus on their own areas of the battle, execute more intricate strategies, and benefit from each other's unique expertise.
Legacy of the Void also adds Co-op Missions that provide players with a whole new way to enjoy the game with a friend. In this objective-based experience, players team up and take on the roles of powerful allied commanders from the StarCraft saga. Each commander brings unique abilities to the table, including specialized upgrades and army bonuses. Players will join forces to battle through a series of challenging scenarios together, leveling up their commanders' capabilities as they progress.
An array of new units will breathe new life into the online multiplayer battles that represent the core StarCraft II competitive experience. Zerg swarms will welcome the return of the Lurker, a classic creature from StarCraft: Brood War™ that lays waste to infantry with deadly spines which burst from the ground. The Protoss field a new weapon called the Disruptor, which can use massive energy spikes to wreak havoc through swaths of ground forces. And the Terrans have focused on establishing air superiority with the Liberator, a versatile, heavily armed gunship with twin missile launchers and the ability to transform into a stationary air platform, much like its ground-based Siege Tank counterpart. Six units are being added in total—two for each race—with many existing units receiving updates to prepare for the coming battle.
Legacy of the Void will also include enhancements to online multiplayer play in the form of automated tournaments, providing players with exciting ongoing events that support the competitive StarCraft II community.
Legacy of the Void will be a standalone experience that does not require players to own StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty® or Heart of the Swarm®, which are also now available as standalone games.
Legacy of the Void will be released beginning
To learn more about StarCraft II and Legacy of the Void, visit the official website at www.starcraft2.com. To try StarCraft II for free, head over to www.starcraft.com to download the Starter Edition.
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