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===Versions=== | ===Versions=== | ||
====StarCraft Battle Chest==== | ====StarCraft Battle Chest==== | ||
− | Battle Chest | + | {{ii}} The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and it's expansion along with the official strategy guides for both games. |
====StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)==== | ====StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)==== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} The Anthology contains StarCraft and it's main expansion. The StarCraft Anthology has not been patched to the latest version. See [[#Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft: Brood War & StarCraft Anthology|Patches]]. | |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== |
Revision as of 17:54, 17 January 2015
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Blizzard Entertainment | |
Europe | Sierra Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 31, 1998 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
StarCraft | |
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StarCraft | 1998 |
StarCraft II | 2010 |
Key points
- The Mac OS version of the game can only be run on PowerPC-based Macs. Blizzard currently has no plans to add Intel-based Mac compatibility.[1]
General information
- Official website
- StarCraft Compendium - The official community site for the game.
- Battle.net Forums
- StarCraft Wiki
- TeamLiquid - Resource for keeping up with StarCraft news.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | Starcraft Anthology. | |||
Amazon.com | Basic edition. | |||
Amazon.com | Includes the Brood War expansion. | |||
Amazon.com | StarCraft Battle Chest. |
- Retail CD-Keys can be redeemed on the Battle.net website. The base game itself without the expansion will also unlock the StarCraft Anthology.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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StarCraft: Brood War | Included with the Starcraft Anthology and StarCraft Battle Chest. | |
Insurrection | Authorized retail add-on. | |
Retribution | Authorized retail add-on. | |
Stellar Forces | Unauthorized retail add-on. |
Versions
StarCraft Battle Chest
- The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and it's expansion along with the official strategy guides for both games.
StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)
- The Anthology contains StarCraft and it's main expansion. The StarCraft Anthology has not been patched to the latest version. See Patches.
Essential improvements
Patches
Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft: Brood War & StarCraft Anthology
- Patch for the retail versions of the game containing the Brood War expansion and for the StarCraft Anthology.
Patch 1.16.1 - StarCraft
- Patch for retail versions of the base game.
Mods
ChaosLauncher
- The ChaosLauncher allows StarCraft to be run in a Windowed Mode along with some other features.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | US and EU. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | A skill-based ranking system can be used to filter matches. | |
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 6112 |
UDP | 6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Corrupted graphics on Windows 7
- See Palette Issue.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 2 | |
OpenGL | Mac OS only. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology | |
Multiplayer | Battle.net |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA video card that supports DirectDraw at 640 x 480 resolution, 256 colors DirectX 2.0 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.6 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 120 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Video card that supports 640x480 display in 256 colors |