This week, Blizzard Entertainment made a significant addition to the PC Game Pass lineup by introducing both ‘StarCraft: Remastered’ and ‘StarCraft II Campaign Collection’. This move brings the iconic real-time strategy series to a new generation of players, rekindling interest in a franchise that has shaped the gaming landscape for years. Players can easily install these titles through the Battle.Net client, with prompts appearing as needed for those who have yet to install it.
Rediscovering a Classic
StarCraft: Remastered revitalizes the original sci-fi real-time strategy game along with its celebrated expansion, StarCraft: Brood War. Players can immerse themselves in the epic conflict among the Terran, Protoss, and Zerg factions, now enhanced with improved graphics and audio while retaining the classic gameplay that catapulted StarCraft to global fame. For those seeking a lighter experience, StarCraft: Cartooned offers a whimsical twist, reimagining every unit, structure, and mission in a charming cartoon style inspired by Carbot Animations.
A Classic RTS Remastered
Return to the Koprulu Sector
Embark on the journey that initiated it all, as the three races confront each other for the first time. Engage in a legendary saga that unfolds across more than 50 campaign missions, each brimming with strategic depth and narrative intrigue.
Real-time Strategy Restored
Once players have completed the campaign, they can challenge others online or collaborate in team matches. Command your chosen faction and compete for dominance across eight unique environments. Build your base, recruit your army, and lead one of StarCraft’s three distinct races to triumph.
Upgrade Complete
Purchasing StarCraft: Remastered grants players exclusive digital bonuses in StarCraft II, including three unique portraits and Alexei Stukov, an infested Co-Op Commander capable of managing a vast army of mixed Zerg and Terran units.
StarCraft: Cartooned
A Fresh Look for a Classic
Infuse your StarCraft: Remastered experience with the playful aesthetics of Carbot Animations. Whether revisiting the Koprulu Sector or exploring it for the first time, StarCraft: Cartooned presents a delightful new way to engage with this beloved strategy game.
A Complete Reimagining
The transformation extends beyond cartoon units; all structures, maps, and menus in StarCraft: Remastered—including campaign missions—have been reimagined. Full online compatibility allows players to join forces for custom games or engage in competitive play, even with those who do not own StarCraft: Cartooned.
StarCraft II: Campaign Collection encompasses over 60 missions across three distinct campaigns: Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, and Legacy of the Void. Players will command three different races, each offering a unique playstyle in their quest for galactic supremacy. Each race is characterized by distinct units, buildings, and personalities.
Terran
The Terran race, descendants of a long-ago colonization effort, exemplifies resourcefulness and resilience. Key features include:
- All-rounders – Terran forces utilize a diverse mix of durable units to outmaneuver their foes.
- Durable and dependable – With proper reinforcement, Terran bases can withstand considerable assaults, and players can relocate buildings mid-match if needed.
Zerg
Despite their lack of advanced technology, the Zerg compensate with sheer numbers. Key features include:
- Strength in numbers – Zerg can overwhelm opponents with a rapid influx of low-cost, fast-moving units.
- Creep – Zerg bases can be enveloped in a biological substance that enhances speed and visibility.
Protoss
The ancient and enigmatic Protoss wield advanced technology and formidable psionic powers. Key features include:
- Warp Gates – Unique to the Protoss, these gates allow for the rapid deployment of units at strategic locations.
- Individual power – Units like the Colossus and Carrier provide the Protoss with unmatched battlefield dominance.
