This is mainly due to the fact that Blizzard is the company behind both titles. StarCraft meant for science fiction the same that Warcraft meant for epic fantasy in what regards to RTS games. Something that says a lot about its quality and story depth. Because this is the first day of free-to-play, site traffic is sure to be heavy.Even though this real-time strategy game ( RTS) was launched in 1998, it is still one of the most played on the Internet. From there the client will complete the Starcraft II installation.ĭon't be surprised if you have a little difficulty getting connected at first, or if the software produces a few strange error messages - both of which happened to me along the way. The first time you sign into, you'll need to create a BattleTag - basically your online alias. You will be asked for email verification, though strictly speaking it's not mandatory. You can sign up for via your Facebook account or a more traditional email/password setup.
But now it seems that requirement has been lifted, as clicking that button immediately downloads the software.) (Curiously, when I did that a little earlier today, I was directed to a page where I had to create an account prior to downloading the installer. If not, you can sign up for one after downloading the installer, which you do by clicking Play Free Now on the Starcraft II home page. Starcraft II is available for both Windows and Mac, but before you can get it, you'll need a Blizzard account. Meanwhile, you can play co-op mode, with free co-op commanders up to level 5 - and that includes Terran commander combo Mira Han and Matt Horner, who are debuting today as part of the free-to-play launch.įinally, if you already own Wings of Liberty, you can get a free digital copy of the expansion pack Heart of the Swarm - though have only until Dec. You can access the Ranked Multiplayer ladder by completing 10 "First Wins of the Day" in Unranked Multiplayer or Versus AI modes. You also get access to all multiplayer units in the Unranked Multiplayer and Custom game modes.
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