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===Versions=== | ===Versions=== | ||
====StarCraft Battle Chest==== | ====StarCraft Battle Chest==== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and | + | {{ii}} The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and its expansion along with the official strategy guides for both games. |
====StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)==== | ====StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)==== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The Anthology contains StarCraft and | + | {{ii}} The Anthology contains StarCraft and its main expansion. The CD-Key required to install the game can be found in the '''Account''' or the '''Summary''', under the '''Your Game Accounts''' section. The StarCraft Anthology has not been patched to the latest version. See [[#Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft: Brood War & StarCraft Anthology|Patches]]. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
Revision as of 05:25, 25 February 2015
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| Developers | |
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| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Europe | Sierra Entertainment |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 31, 1998 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 20, 2001 |
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| StarCraft | |
|---|---|
| StarCraft | 1998 |
| StarCraft II | 2010 |
Key points
- The Mac OS version of the game can only be run on PowerPC-based Macs. Blizzard currently has no plans to add Intel-based Mac compatibility.[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
StarCraft Anthology. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Basic edition. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Includes the Brood War expansion. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
StarCraft Battle Chest. | |
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- Retail CD-Keys can be redeemed on the Battle.net website. The base game itself without the expansion will also unlock the StarCraft Anthology.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| StarCraft: Brood War | Included with the Starcraft Anthology and StarCraft Battle Chest. | |
| Insurrection | Authorized retail add-on. | |
| Retribution | Authorized retail add-on. | |
| Stellar Forces | Unauthorized retail add-on. | |
Versions
StarCraft Battle Chest
- The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and its expansion along with the official strategy guides for both games.
StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)
- The Anthology contains StarCraft and its main expansion. The CD-Key required to install the game can be found in the Account or the Summary, under the Your Game Accounts section. The StarCraft Anthology has not been patched to the latest version. See Patches.
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft: Brood War & StarCraft Anthology
- Patch for the retail versions of the game containing the Brood War expansion and for the StarCraft Anthology.
Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft
- Patch for retail versions of the base game.
Mods
ChaosLauncher
- The ChaosLauncher allows StarCraft to be run in a Windowed Mode along with some other features.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | US and EU. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | A skill-based ranking system can be used to filter matches. | |
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 6112 |
| UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Corrupted graphics on Windows 7
- See Palette Issue.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 2 | |
| OpenGL | Mac OS only. |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| macOS (OS X) | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
| Multiplayer | Battle.net |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card that supports DirectDraw at 640 x 480 resolution, 256 colors DirectX 2.0 compatible | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7.6 | 9.2.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 120 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Video card that supports 640x480 display in 256 colors | |