Starcraft II is available for both Windows and Mac, but before you can get it, you'll need a Blizzard account. Meanwhile, you can play co-op mode, with free co-op commanders up to level 5 - and that includes Terran commander combo Mira Han and Matt Horner, who are debuting today as part of the free-to-play launch.įinally, if you already own Wings of Liberty, you can get a free digital copy of the expansion pack Heart of the Swarm - though have only until Dec. You can access the Ranked Multiplayer ladder by completing 10 'First Wins of the Day' in Unranked Multiplayer or Versus AI modes. You also get access to all multiplayer units in the Unranked Multiplayer and Custom game modes. The free-to-play option includes the complete Wings of Liberty single-player story campaign (which, incidentally, earned a 9.5 rating from GameSpot when it debuted in 2010).

Ready to get started? Here are a few things you should know, followed by instructions on registering for and downloading the game. You'll need a (free) account to play Starcraft II for free.Īs promised a couple weeks back, Blizzard's classic, beloved real-time strategy game Starcraft II is now free to play.