In this new feature, we’re checking out Card Shuffle, a team-versus-team game where you use minions and spells to take out your opponents. We really appreciate the game’s accessibility and quick start-up. When the game starts, you are presented with various heroes and card decks each with their own unique traits. Every hero has two […]

Once StarCraft II Patch 2.1 is in your hands, you’ll find a number of exciting new leveling rewards to help customize your look on Battle.net and in-game. We’re also happy to share that we’ve increased the level cap for each race from 30 to 35 so that those of you who are hungry for more […]

We’ve previously discussed the improvements and new features we’re making to Clans and Groups coming to StarCraft II with Patch 2.1. Today we’re talking about a brand new feature that should please both mod makers as well as our players: Extension Mods. As a developer, Extension Mods will allow you to develop a mod containing […]

Season 1 of 2014 StarCraft II league play has begun! Bonus pools and standings have been reset, and 2013 Season 6 milestones have been awarded. You can take a look at your 2013 Season 6 results by visiting the Leagues and Ladders section of your StarCraft II character profile. Furthermore, Season 1 brings new maps […]

Attention, StarCraft II ladder competitors! 2013 Season 6 is now locked. At the end of each ladder season, leagues are “locked,” which means players can no longer be promoted or demoted out of their current league or division, and bonus pools will stop growing. That’s no reason to quit playing: even after leagues are locked, […]

Season 1 of 2014 Ladder competition is less than two weeks away, and with it, we’re adding a number of new maps to the 1v1 and 2v2 map pools. We’ve already published the new maps below to the Custom Games list, so after you’ve given them a quick look here, be sure to log in […]

Now that you've have had a bit of time to get acquainted with the Public Test Realm and dig in to what's coming to StarCraft II with Patch 2.1, let's take a deeper look at the changes we're making to clans and groups. Create Events One of the first changes you'll notice when you open […]

2013 Ladder Season 5 is drawing to a close, and all ladders will be locked soon as we approach the first season of 2014 ladder play. Here’s what this means for you: During the 2013 Season 6 lock, you can’t be promoted or demoted from your current league or division, and your bonus pool stops […]

You nominated 10 amazing clashes for StarCraft II eSports Game of the Year. The community's votes have been counted, and we have a winner! Your favorite game of 2013 is: And here's Day[9]'s take, in two parts: The 2013 WCS Europe Player of the Year The 2013 WCS America Player of the Year The 2013 […]

You nominated Bomber, Dear, INnoVation, Life, Maru, Rain, sOs, and Soulkey for WCS Korea Favorite Player of the year. The community's votes have been counted, and we have a winner! Your WCS Korea Favorite Player of 2013 is: Full name: Lee ‘INnoVation’ Shin Hyung Race: Terran Team: Acer After convincing wins over HuK, Leenock, Rain, […]