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{{mm}} [http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/11815/ Official technical support forum] | {{mm}} [http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/11815/ Official technical support forum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/ Official forums] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net | | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Battle.net | | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | starcraft-ii-campaign-collection | Battle.net | | + | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | starcraft-ii-campaign-collection | Battle.net | | | Windows, OS X }} |
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=yes}}, as well as periodic online re-authentication every 30 days.<ref name="offline">{{Refurl|url=https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/10313|title=Blizzard Support - Playing StarCraft II Offline|date=2018-08-27}}</ref> | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=yes}}, as well as periodic online re-authentication every 30 days.<ref name="offline">{{Refurl|url=https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/10313|title=Blizzard Support - Playing StarCraft II Offline|date=2018-08-27}}</ref> | ||
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|expansion pack = Expansion packs come with new campaigns. Before the 2017 content streamlining, they had exclusive units and separate multiplayer lobbies as well. | |expansion pack = Expansion packs come with new campaigns. Before the 2017 content streamlining, they had exclusive units and separate multiplayer lobbies as well. | ||
|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
− | |free-to-play = As of 2017, the game is free-to-play with the Wings of Liberty content being available in its entirety, as well as most multiplayer content. | + | |free-to-play = As of November 14, 2017, the game is free-to-play with the Wings of Liberty content being available in its entirety, as well as most multiplayer content, access to ranked online play, co-op commanders up to a certain level, and Arcade mode access. |
|one-time game purchase = | |one-time game purchase = | ||
|sponsored = | |sponsored = | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
{{ii}} StarCraft II code is optimized to run in 2 cores. If playing online matches with a CPU with multiples cores, it is recommended to set the core affinity to only 2 cores in the Task Manager. | {{ii}} StarCraft II code is optimized to run in 2 cores. If playing online matches with a CPU with multiples cores, it is recommended to set the core affinity to only 2 cores in the Task Manager. | ||
+ | {{++}} This fixes performance issues. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/StarCraft II/Accounts/}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/StarCraft II/Accounts/}} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Repair tool=== | ||
+ | {{++}} In <code>{{p|game}}\Support</code>, the <code>Repair.exe</code> tool exists for repairing file corruption. Use this before reinstallation attempts to save time. | ||
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===Unable to download game data from Blizzard's servers=== | ===Unable to download game data from Blizzard's servers=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable firewall or add the installation folder to its whitelist|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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===Trouble installing game=== | ===Trouble installing game=== | ||
− | {{ii}} If | + | {{ii}} If an error similar to "The file <code><name of file></code> could not be written" is shown, follow this guide. |
{{Fixbox|description=Run as administrator|ref=<ref>[http://forums.wowgrunt.com/sc2/thread.php?id=106670813&forumID=13438®ion=us WON'T INSTALL -- "CAN'T WRITE <SOME FILE>" - StarCraft II Forums]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run as administrator|ref=<ref>[http://forums.wowgrunt.com/sc2/thread.php?id=106670813&forumID=13438®ion=us WON'T INSTALL -- "CAN'T WRITE <SOME FILE>" - StarCraft II Forums]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Right-click the installer and choose Run as administrator (not applicable to Windows XP). | ||
+ | # Choose the installation options. | ||
+ | # Once it begins installing, minimize the installer until the installation is completed. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Jumping/jittery/lost mouse cursor (OS X)=== | |
+ | There are a ton of threads that boil down to it being a problem with mouse acceleration screwing up when there is a high CPU load. | ||
+ | The problem with turning mouse acceleration off is that StarCraft will turn it back on, even if you disable the option for OS mouse control override. | ||
− | + | The solution is a program available [https://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=194668 here]. This program turns off mouse acceleration in StarCraft II after the game boots. | |
− | + | ===Language pack issues=== | |
+ | If upon logging into Battle.net, the error dialogue "You need an authorized language pack from Blizzard Entertainment to use this language" appears, use the following instructions to modify <code>variables.txt</code>. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit variable.txt file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/27115|title=StarCraft II Language Errors - Blizzard Support|date=2022-11-25}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\StarCraft II\</code> | ||
+ | # Open <code>variables.txt</code> in a text editor and locate the following lines: <code>localeidassets=</code> and <code>localeiddata=</code> | ||
+ | # In each of those lines, insert the language code after the equals sign from the table below this fixbox. | ||
+ | # Save the file and start the game to test. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Southeast Asia English || enSG | | Southeast Asia English || enSG | ||
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− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} If this does not fix the issue, close the game and create a back up of the <code>variables.txt</code> file before deleting it. Restart the game and attempt to login; this will automatically create a new <code>variables.txt</code> file and often fixe the issue. This will, however, reset any custom settings. |
+ | {{ii}} Deletion and re-creation of the <code>variables.txt</code> file should also resolve any issues with Region Limited licenses that have recently upgraded to Region Unlimited licenses. | ||
− | + | ===Steam overlay issues=== | |
+ | Using the Steam overlay (when adding the game as a "Non-Steam Game" in the client) may result in in-game commands behaving as waypointed instead of direct (i.e. handled as if the {{key|Shift}} key is being held down. | ||
− | + | This has been found to be as a result of the default Steam shortcut to enter the overlay ({{key|Shift}} + {{key|Tab}}), which makes StarCraft II assume the {{key|Shift}} key is being held down. When the overlay is exited, the game does not note the lifting of the {{key|Shift}} key, and assumes that the {{key|Shift}} key is still being held, thus creating this issue. | |
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− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Redirect the Non-Steam Game Overlay to separate executable|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Non-Steam Game Overlay|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Click on "Add a Non-Steam Game" | # Click on "Add a Non-Steam Game" | ||
− | # Browse for SC2Switcher.exe in | + | # Browse for <code>SC2Switcher.exe</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\Support\</code> |
# Add selected program | # Add selected program | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} The game will require a manual login on every launch. |
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|ref = <ref>[https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/starcraft-ii-system-requirements StarCraft II System Requirements - Battle.net]</ref> | |ref = <ref>[https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/starcraft-ii-system-requirements StarCraft II System Requirements - Battle.net]</ref> | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7, 8, 10 |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 (64-bit) |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 series |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD FX | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX series |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7790 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7790 | ||
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 1 GB |
− | |notes = {{ii}} Support for Windows XP and | + | |notes = {{ii}} Support for Windows XP and Vista was dropped some time in 2017. The game will no longer run on these versions after this change.<ref>[https://www.pcmag.com/news/blizzard-ending-support-for-windows-xp-and-vista Blizzard Ending Support for Windows XP and Vista | PCMag]</ref> |
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.11 |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
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|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4670 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4670 | ||
− | |recOS = 10. | + | |recOS = 10.13 |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 or better | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 or better | ||
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6970 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 6970 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Originally supported OS X version 10.9.5 as minimum and 10.11 and recommended configurations. | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 10:34, 25 November 2022
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 27, 2010 |
macOS (OS X) | July 27, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 93 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | StarCraft |
StarCraft | |
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StarCraft | 1998 |
StarCraft II | 2010 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Battle.net |
- All versions require Battle.net DRM, as well as periodic online re-authentication every 30 days.[1]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | Expansion packs come with new campaigns. Before the 2017 content streamlining, they had exclusive units and separate multiplayer lobbies as well. |
Free-to-play | As of November 14, 2017, the game is free-to-play with the Wings of Liberty content being available in its entirety, as well as most multiplayer content, access to ranked online play, co-op commanders up to a certain level, and Arcade mode access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Cosmetic | Skins for units and UI elements, as well as announcer packs. |
Unlock | Most co-op commanders are locked otherwise. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Heart of the Swarm | Formerly standalone. Bundled in the Campaign Collection. | |
Legacy of the Void | Formerly standalone. Bundled in the Campaign Collection. | |
Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 1 | Bundled in the Nova Covert Ops Bundle. | |
Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 2 | Bundled in the Nova Covert Ops Bundle. | |
Nova Covert Ops Mission pack 3 | Bundled in the Nova Covert Ops Bundle. |
- Other DLC include individual co-op campaign commanders, skins for units and interface elements, and alternate announcers.
Essential improvements
- StarCraft II code is optimized to run in 2 cores. If playing online matches with a CPU with multiples cores, it is recommended to set the core affinity to only 2 cores in the Task Manager.
- This fixes performance issues.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\StarCraft II\Accounts\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\StarCraft II\Accounts\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/StarCraft II/Accounts/ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Locked to 16:9. | ||
4K Ultra HD | May need to change resolution in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\StarCraft II\Variables.txt |
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Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Called "Fullscreen (Windowed)" in-game. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate cap can be manually set to a value by using the -frameratecap=[number] -frameratecapglue=[number] command line argument.[2] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Enable under Options, Gameplay. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Will use Windows' channel count. | |
Subtitles | Unit phrases are not included. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Can be enabled or disabled. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | US, EU, and SEA | |||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2-12 | Versus, Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 1119, 6113, 1120, 80, 3724 |
UDP | 1119, 6113, 1120, 80, 3724 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
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Novint Falcon |
Issues fixed
Repair tool
- In
<path-to-game>\Support
, theRepair.exe
tool exists for repairing file corruption. Use this before reinstallation attempts to save time.
Unable to download game data from Blizzard's servers
Disable firewall or add the installation folder to its whitelist[citation needed] |
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Trouble installing game
- If an error similar to "The file
<name of file>
could not be written" is shown, follow this guide.
Run as administrator[3] |
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Jumping/jittery/lost mouse cursor (OS X)
There are a ton of threads that boil down to it being a problem with mouse acceleration screwing up when there is a high CPU load. The problem with turning mouse acceleration off is that StarCraft will turn it back on, even if you disable the option for OS mouse control override.
The solution is a program available here. This program turns off mouse acceleration in StarCraft II after the game boots.
Language pack issues
If upon logging into Battle.net, the error dialogue "You need an authorized language pack from Blizzard Entertainment to use this language" appears, use the following instructions to modify variables.txt
.
Edit variable.txt file[4] |
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Region | Code |
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Americas | |
American English | enUS |
Latin American Spanish | esMX |
Brazilian Portuguese | ptBR |
Europe | |
German | deDE |
European English | enGB |
European Spanish | esES |
French | frFR |
Italian | itIT |
Polish | plPL |
Portuguese | ptPT |
Russian | ruRU |
Korea | |
Korean | koKR |
Taiwan | |
Traditional Chinese | zhTW |
Southeast Asia & Australia/New Zealand | |
Southeast Asia English | enSG |
- If this does not fix the issue, close the game and create a back up of the
variables.txt
file before deleting it. Restart the game and attempt to login; this will automatically create a newvariables.txt
file and often fixe the issue. This will, however, reset any custom settings. - Deletion and re-creation of the
variables.txt
file should also resolve any issues with Region Limited licenses that have recently upgraded to Region Unlimited licenses.
Steam overlay issues
Using the Steam overlay (when adding the game as a "Non-Steam Game" in the client) may result in in-game commands behaving as waypointed instead of direct (i.e. handled as if the ⇧ Shift key is being held down.
This has been found to be as a result of the default Steam shortcut to enter the overlay (⇧ Shift + Tab ↹), which makes StarCraft II assume the ⇧ Shift key is being held down. When the overlay is exited, the game does not note the lifting of the ⇧ Shift key, and assumes that the ⇧ Shift key is still being held, thus creating this issue.
Change the Steam overlay shortcut |
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Redirect the Non-Steam Game Overlay to separate executable[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Metal support |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Mods
StarCraft Mass Recall
- StarCraft Mass Recall is a fan remake of the original StarCraft with the Brood War expansion in StarCraft II's engine.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum[5] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8, 10 | 10 (64-bit) |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
Intel Core i5 series AMD FX series |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Intel HD Graphics 3000 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon HD 7790 1 GB of VRAM |
- Support for Windows XP and Vista was dropped some time in 2017. The game will no longer run on these versions after this change.[6]
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.11 | 10.13 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | Intel Core i5 or better |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 330M ATI Radeon HD 4670 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780M AMD Radeon HD 6970 |
- Originally supported OS X version 10.9.5 as minimum and 10.11 and recommended configurations.
References
- ↑ Blizzard Support - Playing StarCraft II Offline - last accessed on 2018-08-27
- ↑ Lowering the Maximum Frame Rate - Blizzard Support
- ↑ WON'T INSTALL -- "CAN'T WRITE <SOME FILE>" - StarCraft II Forums
- ↑ StarCraft II Language Errors - Blizzard Support - last accessed on 2022-11-25
- ↑ StarCraft II System Requirements - Battle.net
- ↑ Blizzard Ending Support for Windows XP and Vista | PCMag