StarCraft® II: Legacy of the
Void™ Now Live
The protoss armada has arrived and is ready to reclaim Aiur.
Blizzard Entertainment today announced that StarCraft® II: Legacy
of the Void™, the highly anticipated third game in its acclaimed
StarCraft II real-time strategy series, has warped in to the online
Battle.net® Shop and retailers around the world. In Legacy of the
Void, brave commanders will embark on an intergalactic journey to
unite the protoss race, take back their homeworld, and vanquish the
ancient evil that now threatens to consume all life in the Koprulu
sector.
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StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void features an expansive new
campaign where players will take on the role of Artanis, Hierarch
of the Daelaam, and take command of the mighty Spear of Adun—a
magnificent protoss arkship capable of altering the course of
battle from high above any conflict. As they fight to steer the
protoss armada toward their ultimate destiny, players will also
determine the ultimate fates of such iconic StarCraft characters as
Jim Raynor, Kerrigan, and Zeratul.
Legacy of the Void is packed with new features and enhancements
that make it the definitive multiplayer strategy experience,
including Archon Mode, brand-new Co-op Missions, automated
tournaments, and new multiplayer units for each faction that give
commanders a whole new range of tactical possibilities.
“An epic campaign, game-changing multiplayer units, and all-new
co-op and competitive modes combine to make Legacy of the Void our
best StarCraft game yet,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of
Blizzard Entertainment. “With more gameplay and story updates
planned for after launch, and a new era of world-class StarCraft II
esports ahead of us, the future of strategy gaming has never been
brighter.”
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is available now on
Battle.net and in stores for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
Anyone who purchases Legacy of the Void will also receive Artanis,
noble Hierarch of the protoss (and mighty melee Warrior of the
Nexus), in Blizzard’s free-to-play team brawler, Heroes of the
Storm™.
Players also have the option to upgrade their purchase to the
Digital Deluxe Edition ($59.99), which unlocks a variety of in-game
bonuses for Blizzard games, including an Archon battle pet for
World of Warcraft®, a Void Speeder mount in Heroes of the Storm,
and a protoss-themed card back in Hearthstone®: Heroes of
Warcraft™.
Legacy of the Void is also 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 $45); a DVD loaded with cinematics
and special features; and a CD soundtrack. The Collector’s Edition
is available at select retailers for a suggested retail price of
$79.99. Check your local retailer for details and availability, as
supplies are limited.
All-New Modes, Classic StarCraft II
Gameplay
Legacy of the Void introduces several new ways to enjoy
StarCraft II’s acclaimed 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.
Co-op Missions provide players with an all-new way to
enjoy StarCraft II with friends. In this objective-based
cooperative play mode, players team up and take on the roles of
powerful 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.
A host 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. Six units are being added in
total—two for each race—with many existing units receiving
updates.
In addition to the features listed above, Legacy of the Void
also includes enhancements to online multiplayer in the form of
automated tournaments, providing players with exciting
ongoing events that support the competitive StarCraft II
community.
Legacy of the Void is a standalone experience that does not
require players to own StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty® or Heart of
the Swarm®, which is also now available as a standalone game.
Legacy of the Void is available today for Windows® and Mac® PCs.
The game is fully localized in English, Brazilian Portuguese,
European and Latin American Spanish, French, German, Italian,
Polish, Russian, Korean, and simplified and traditional
Chinese.
To learn more about StarCraft II and Legacy of
the Void, or to try the StarCraft II Starter Edition for free,
visit the official website at www.starcraft2.com.
With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has
numerous positions currently
available—visit jobs.blizzard.com for more information
and to learn how to apply.
About Blizzard
Entertainment
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of
Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and
Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
(www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:
ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment
software renowned for creating some of the industry's most
critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record
includes nineteen #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year
awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of
the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and
reports from key distribution partners.
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Blizzard Entertainment's expectations, plans, intentions or
strategies regarding the future, including statements about
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, are forward-looking statements
that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's actual future
results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements set forth in this release include
unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the
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report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form
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