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StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void, the final chapter in the StarCraft 2 trilogy, was revealed at BlizzCon over the weekend as a standalone experience.
Legacy of the Void will feature new single-player campaign missions, new cooperative gameplay modes, and multiplayer battles featuring new playable units.
Continuing the story where Heart of the Swarm left off, 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. The fates of Terran hero Jim Raynor and Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades, also hang in the balance.
“Legacy of the Void will deliver the quintessential StarCraft II experience,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. “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.”
Archon Mode: A competitive multiplayer mode unveiled at BlizzCon, is a new way to enjoy StarCraft II with friends. In Archon Mode, two players share control over a single base and units as they take on an enemy duo in multiplayer action. 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.
Allied Commanders Another gameplay mode new to StarCraft II. In this objective-based, cooperative experience, players can team up and take on the roles of powerful commanders from the StarCraft saga. Each commander offers unique abilities and upgrades and bestows special bonuses on their armies. Players are able to battle through a series of special scenarios together, leveling up their commanders’ capabilities as they progress.
New units include:
- Zerg welcomes 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.
- The Protoss field a new weapon called the Disruptor, which can use massive energy spikes to wreak havoc through swaths of ground forces.
- 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 game will also feature enhanced online multiplayer with automated tournaments.
Blizzard will announce release plans at a later date, but does intend to launch simultaneously on Windows and Mac.
Source: Blizzard
