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I remember spending a lot of hours playing this back in the late '90s. (Don't be confused by the installer, which mentions only the latter during setup.) What's more, this version includes not only the core game, but also the Brood War expansion pack.

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You can get a full rundown of the updates in this post on Blizzard's StarCraft forum.

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Interestingly, this is a newly patched version of StarCraft (1.18), the first patch the game has seen in over eight years. This is not, to my knowledge, a time-limited offer, so you should be able to get it at some point, even if you have difficulty initially.) (Keep in mind that freebies tend to melt the Interwebs, so don't be surprised if you encounter a download delay or other issue. To get the original, at no charge and with no strings, use these download links (these begin the download immediately): That version will feature 4K graphics support and improved online matchmaking for multiplayer sessions. Why the giveaway? Blizzard is no doubt hoping to create some buzz around StarCraft: Remastered, an updated version of the game due later this year. Never played the game? Good news: It's now available for free. Hard to believe that was almost 20 years ago.

Fixed IME support and other text artifacts in Battle.Along with Command & Conquer, Blizzard's StarCraft ushered in the real-time strategy genre as we know it.

Fixed palette issues to correct rainbow water, 80s Kerrigan face in the loading screen, and other graphic glitches.

Mac Beta now available for 10.11 and up.

Improved installation and patching performance.

Improved compatibility with Windows 7, 8.1, and 10.

A vast realm of possibility, waiting to be explored. A place full of heroes we have yet to meet, stories yet to be told, and adventures yet to be lived.

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We are going on a journey to a whole new universe, home to a brand-new survival game for PC and console.

Improved behavior of available lobbies within the ‘Join Game’ section Blizzard Entertainment JanuBlizzard is embarking on our next quest.

Improved gameplay responsiveness during multiplayer by increasing turn rate to match LAN speeds over.

Added opponent information when joining a game lobby.

Added options to display actions per minute.

Added Popular Maps to streamline finding games or game types.

Added cursor clamping in-game while windowed unclamped in menus.

Added windowed fullscreen or windowed mode Alt+Enter switches between.

While the exact StarCraft Remastered release date and price has yet to be announced, a summer launch is on the cards. Other updates will include new 4K functionality, 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 and support for eight new languages in addition to the original five. “With StarCraft: Remastered, we’re modernising the original game’s visuals, audio, and online support to ensure that players can enjoy StarCraft for another 20 years and beyond.” “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 cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. The StarCraft: Remastered will offer a full graphical overhaul of the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War expansion, although Blizzard have stressed that no big gameplay changes will be made.

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