With this update, we’re freeing up our asset library so that modders only need to own any one of the StarCraft II releases (Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, or the upcoming Legacy of the Void) to publish Arcade games that use assets from all expansions. Previously, if modders and game makers only owned Wings of Liberty, they could only publish games to the Arcade using Wings of Liberty assets and were unable to use Heart of the Swarm assets. With Heart of the Swarm going standalone, we’re also making a few changes to the Arcade. Starting today, the original StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is no longer required to play Heart of the Swarm-making this the perfect time to catch up on Kerrigan’s story and command a host of additional multiplayer units for all three factions. 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 upcoming full-color hardcover StarCraft Field Manual a DVD loaded with cinematics and special features and a CD soundtrack.įor players who haven’t yet played the first StarCraft II expansion, Heart of the Swarm, it just became a little easier to stage a zerg rush.

Protoss-themed portraits and unit skin for StarCraft II.

Protoss card back to demonstrate your psionic potential in Hearthstone.

Void Seeker mount to charge through the Nexus in Heroes of the Storm.

Archon battle pet ready to join your side in World of Warcraft.

Players also have the option to upgrade their pre-purchase to the Digital Deluxe Edition ($59.99), which will unlock a variety of in-game bonuses for Blizzard games (available upon Legacy of the Void’s release), including: Anyone who purchases or pre-purchases any edition of the expansion will also unlock access to an upcoming, yet-to-be-revealed StarCraft Warrior Hero in Heroes of the Storm.

Legacy of the Void will come in a Standard Edition (physical and digital versions available), which players can pre-purchase now digitally for $39.99.

Legacy of the void standalone