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StarCraft: Remastered will release this summer for Windows and Mac, Blizzard has announced.
Blizzard is promising a full graphical overhaul of the original StarCraft and the Brood War expansion, while preserving the same gameplay which has won over millions of gamers around the world.
- Remastered graphics and audio will bring a modern look and feel to the timeless classic, with widescreen UHD support for up to 4K resolution
- New illustrations to enhance storytelling in the StarCraft and StarCraft: Brood War campaign missions
- Advanced matchmaking
- Full connectivity to Blizzard’s gaming network for social features and updates
- Cloud saving for campaign progress
- Custom maps
- Replays, and keybinds
- Support for eight new languages in addition to the original five
- Gameplay and balance have been precisely preserved, for an experience that will feel identical to veteran players
“StarCraft is a pure distillation of Blizzard’s DNA – its story, its balance, and all the little details reflect our long-running commitment to epic entertainment, and it’s been a staple in competitive gaming and esports for almost 20 years,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. “With StarCraft: Remastered, we’re modernizing the original game’s visuals, audio, and online support to ensure that players can enjoy StarCraft for another 20 years and beyond.”
Check out the debut trailer below.
Source: Blizzard
