Hell, it’s about time
Blizzard head Mike Morhaime announced at today’s 11th BlizzCon event thatStarCraft IIwill be going free-to-play later this month. The 2010 real time strategy game had previously been free to try with what Blizzard called a “Starter Edition,” but will go fully free for everyone beginning November 14.
StarCraft 2 is going Free to Play!Campaign: Wings of Liberty FreeCommanders: Free to lvl 5Ranked: Free Unlock
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The game will keep receiving updates as well. A new co-op mission called “Part and Parcel” will launch at the same time the game goes free, and a co-op commander will be added. This new commander will consist of two new characters named Mira Han and Mat Horner.
Anyone who’s already boughtStarCraft II: Wings of Libertywill receive the second expansionHeart of the Swarmfree, and there will be other perks for people who’ve paid for one ofStarCraft II‘s expansion packs. I was expecting a battle chest type of package including all three campaigns for a reduced price, but this sounds even better.
