This page is for the original release. For the updated version, see StarCraft Remastered.
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]
- Game and expansion was made free on April 18, 2017, along with a new patch that improves compatibility with modern OS, windowed and windowed fullscreen modes, network, etc.
General information
- StarCraft Compendium
- Battle.net Forums
- TeamLiquid
Availability
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Keys |
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Retail |
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Battle.net |
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StarCraft Anthology. |
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DLC and expansion packs
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StarCraft: Brood War |
Included with the Starcraft Anthology and StarCraft Battle Chest. |
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Insurrection |
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Retribution |
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Stellar Forces |
Unauthorized retail add-on. |
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Version differences
StarCraft Battle Chest
- The StarCraft Battle Chest contains both StarCraft and its expansion along with the official strategy guides for both games.
StarCraft Anthology (Battle.net Digital Download)
- The Anthology contains StarCraft and its main expansion. Free to download and play as of April 18, 2017.
Essential improvements
Mods
- The ChaosLauncher allows older versions of StarCraft to be run in a Windowed Mode along with some other features.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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US and EU. |
French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Korean |
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Spanish |
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
6112 |
UDP |
6112 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Corrupt graphics on Windows 7
- See Palette Issue.
- Fixed with version 1.18.
Crash in Zerg mission 8 during in-game dialogue
- You will have to disable audio temporarily.
No sounds on Windows 10
- Fixed with patch 1.18.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DirectDraw |
2 |
In Windows version prior to version 1.18 |
OpenGL |
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Executable | PPC | 16-bit |
32-bit |
64-bit |
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Middleware
System requirements
Windows | Mac OS (Classic) | macOS (OS X) |
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 640x480 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) |
640x480 display in 256 colors | |
References