StarCraft II moved into 2010

NewsPosted 06/08/2009 - 9:16am GMT+1

Will now be released in the first half of the year.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty screenshot

Activision Blizzard has announced that the release of its massively anticipated StarCraft II has been moved from its previously expected 2009 date to the first half of 2010.

“Blizzard Entertainment has moved the anticipated release date of StarCraft II to the first half of 2010 to coincide with the relaunch of its upgraded Battle.net online -gaming service,” stated the publisher in its Q2 financial report.

Michael Morhaime, president and CEO of Blizzard Entertainment stated during the publisher's Q2 earnings call: “While we could rush into beta and launch an inferior game and service experience this year, fixing that experience over time, our track record has proven that there is a far greater value for us and for our players in making sure that the experience is great right from the start.”

He added: “Once we release StarCraft II next year, we will move immediately on to the first of two expansions. We will also continue developing and implementing advanced Battle.net features, which I will discuss more on future calls.“

Is this a massive blow to PC gamers or are you willing to wait for what promises to be a great game? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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renegade

Nice to see you about PCplayer. I think we will see it before March if not in March. But I can wait :)

Posted 22:20 on 06 August 2009

thpcplayer

well that was written renegade.
BLizzard never rushes their games, they delibrately delay their release dates planned in order to make anticipation for their title. I never expected in 09. Perhaps christmas 2010

Posted 13:39 on 06 August 2009

Blizzard really never announced a release date. They just said when they hoped to have it done. But it is not the game that slowed them according to the statement it was Battle.Net.

And is this a massive blow? honest, no. I have waited 10 years I can wait a few more month for another Blizzard game.

Posted 10:07 on 06 August 2009

Mr_Ninjutsu

Its pointless when developers announce a game in said time of 2009 then extend its release to 2010. Ok i guess its not pointless in their perspective but it annoys the people who are looking forward to the game.

Posted 09:20 on 06 August 2009