

And the Terrans have engineered some new technology, such as Tactical Jump, which allows their Battlecruisers to teleport to any location on the battlefield. The Protoss field a new weapon called the Disruptor, which can use massive energy spikes to wreak havoc through swaths of ground forces. Zerg swarms will welcome the return of the Lurker, a classic creature from the original StarCraft that lays waste to infantry with deadly spines that burst from the ground. Multiplayer battles in Legacy of the Void will be fought with an array of new units, as well as upgrades to veteran forces. Players are able to battle through a series of special scenarios together, leveling up their commanders’ capabilities as they progress.

In this objective-based, cooperative experience, players can team up and take on the roles of powerful commanders from the StarCraft saga.Įach commander offers unique abilities and upgrades and bestows special bonuses on their armies. By sharing the responsibility of commanding troops and managing resources, players can focus on their own areas of the battle and execute more intricate strategies.Īllied Commanders is another gameplay mode new to StarCraft II. In Archon Mode, two players share control over a single base and units as they take on an enemy duo in multiplayer action.

“The new single-player campaign will wrap up the massive story, and we’re excited to share new game modes that will open up different ways to play the game and additional units that will expand the rich strategic depth of StarCraft II multiplayer.”Īrchon Mode, a competitive multiplayer mode unveiled at BlizzCon, is a new way to enjoy StarCraft II with friends. “ Legacy of the Void will deliver the quintessential StarCraft II experience,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. The fates of Terran hero Jim Raynor and Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades, also hang in the balance. Protoss legends Artanis and Zeratul attempt to unite their race in an intergalactic fight for survival against an ancient evil from the Void that threatens the universe. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void continues the story of Blizzard’s award-winning StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty where the first expansion, Heart of the Swarm, left off, with a new campaign that brings the sci-fi saga to an epic conclusion. Another gameplay mode, Allied Commanders, was also announced at the event. Meaning that you will not require Wings of Liberty or Heart of the Swarm to play.Īttendees of the company’s BlizzCon gaming festival were the first in the world to play Legacy of the Void, with single-player campaign missions, a new cooperative gameplay mode-Archon Mode, and multiplayer battles featuring several new playable units all on display. Blizzard Entertainment has offered the first glimpse of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, its conclusion to the StarCraft II trilogy, and a standalone game experience.
