Epic single-player story, all-new cooperative
modes, and intense competitive multiplayer gameplay combine to form
the definitive StarCraft experience
Watch the newly revealed opening cinematic at
www.starcraft2.com
The protoss armada prepares for battle, and the countdown to
reclaim Aiur has begun! Blizzard Entertainment today announced that
StarCraft® II: Legacy of the Void™, the highly anticipated third
game in the iconic StarCraft II real-time strategy series, begins
warping in to stores starting on November 10. In Legacy of the
Void, players will guide protoss legends Artanis and Zeratul as
they fight to unite the protoss race, take back their homeworld,
and vanquish the ancient evil that threatens the universe.
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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, Poland. Attendees and viewers
also witnessed the premiere of the action-packed Legacy of the Void
opening cinematic — available to watch now at
www.starcraft2.com.
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 Jim Raynor, the former marshal turned rebel
leader, and Kerrigan, the zerg Queen of Blades.
“Legacy of the Void provides an epic conclusion to a story more
than 17 years in the making,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder
of Blizzard Entertainment. “It also brings tremendous enhancements
to StarCraft II’s definitive real-time strategy gameplay, with new
units, automated tournaments, collaborative game modes, and more.
We can’t wait for players to experience it all this November.”
Multiple Editions Warping
In
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is available for
pre-purchase now on Battle.net® for $39.99, and
everyone who pre-purchases the game digitally gets immediate access
to the Whispers of Oblivion prologue missions. In addition, anyone
who purchases or pre-purchases Legacy of the Void will also receive
an upcoming Hero in Blizzard’s free-to-play team brawler, Heroes of
the Storm™: Artanis, noble Hierarch of the protoss (and mighty
Warrior of the Nexus).
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 (available upon Legacy of the Void’s
release), 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 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 $45); a DVD loaded with cinematics
and special features; and a CD soundtrack. The Collector’s Edition
will be available at select retailers for a suggested retail price
of $79.99. Players should check their local retailer for details
and availability, as supplies are limited.
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 November 10 on
Windows® and Mac® PCs. The game will be fully localized in English,
Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Korean, European and
Latin American Spanish, traditional Chinese, Polish, and Russian.
Availability of Legacy of the Void in mainland China will be
announced at a later date.
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.
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.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking
Statements: Information in this press release that involves
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
risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual
report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form
10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon
information available to Blizzard Entertainment and Activision
Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Blizzard
Entertainment nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to
update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be
incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future
performance of Blizzard Entertainment or Activision Blizzard and
are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of
which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ
materially from current expectations.
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