We’ve just published a new Balance Test Map to the StarCraft II Custom Games list titled " MerryGoRoundLE (2.1.1 Balance v1.0)" in order to test a couple of Terran balance tweaks in Heart of the Swarm multiplayer. During this testing phase, please keep in mind that none of the changes listed below are final. Our […]

Before they hit 6th Street and fill up on barbeque, sixteen StarCraft II grandmasters will come together at the North Austin Event Center to compete over a $15,000 prize purse at the Lone Star Clash 3. An illustrious field of competitors, including returning two-time champion Ilyes “Stephano” Sartouri, is headed to the hill country of […]

The time has come to start prepping for this year’s BlizzCon contests! All of the contests from BlizzCon 2013 will be returning—Costume, Talent, Art, and Movie—and we can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with to wow us this year. Information on how to sign up and official rules are coming soon, but if […]

Battle Grounds is back and better than ever. Red Bull eSports is launching a full tour of professional StarCraft II events that will hit three different historic cities. The tour begins with Red Bull Battle Grounds events in Atlanta and Detroit, followed by the Battle Grounds Grand Finals at our nation’s capital Washington D.C. from […]

DreamHack 2014 and an epic saga of events begin in Bucharest, Romania April 26 – 27. With Taeja’s throne vacant, what champion will emerge to conquer DreamHack’s tour across Europe? The position at the top of the WCS Global Standings is one of the many stakes up for grabs this weekend. WCS America Champion Ko […]

Season 2 of 2014 StarCraft II league play has begun! Bonus pools and standings have been reset, and 2014 Season 1 milestones have been awarded. You can take a look at your 2014 Season 1 results by visiting the Leagues and Ladders section of your StarCraft II character profile. Furthermore, Season 2 brings new maps […]

Welcome to the first edition of Plugged In. The Arcade community consistently provides new content, and it’s our goal to share it with you in a one-stop shop. We intend to detail the level of dedication and investment by Arcade developers who continually evolve their craft. General News Reminder of Arcade Nights The Reddit /r/StarCraft […]

Huge thanks to everyone who has already submitted entries to the Rock the Cabinet contest! If you are just hearing about Rock the Cabinet, this is our first ever Arcade contest. We’re giving Arcade game developers a chance at amazing prizes and time with Blizzard developers. For more information about the Rock the Cabinet contest, […]

We’ve got a new desktop wallpaper image for you this week, in celebration of the WCS 2014 Season 1 Finals. Visit our Media section to check it out, download it in multiple resolutions, and turn your desktop into a StarCraft masterpiece. Enjoy!

Carbot Animation’s weekly vignettes on the trials and tribulations of life in the Koprulu Sector may only be a minute or two long, but they’ll keep you laughing for hours. Check out this week’s episode of “StarCrafts” below, and share it with your friends after you manage to catch your breath. New episodes of “StarCrafts” […]