Blizzard confirms StarCraft II will no longer receive dev updates BlizzardJust a few weeks removed from StarCraft II\u2019s 10th-anniversary celebration and Blizzard has today announced a significant cutback on development, meaning that no new content will be coming to the iconic game. [jwplayer FcWdjVVq] StarCraft II launched in July 2010. Ever since, it has carried the legacy of its predecessor as one of the most iconic real-time strategy (RTS) games. It shot to stardom in the esports landscape and has been a staple of competitive gaming. However, the current form of the game appears to be its last. Support for the title has been scaled back yet again, Blizzard revealed in an October 15 statement. No new content will is in development moving forward as developers look towards the future of \u201cthe StarCraft universe as a whole.\u201d The original StarCraft was updated for over a decade following its release. Its sequel is now winding down shortly after its 10-year anniversary celebrations. \u201cWe\u2019re not going to be producing addition for-purchase content,\u201d Blizzard outlined. From Commanders to War Chests, no new microtransactions will be added in the future. However, that\u2019s not to say that the game won\u2019t be receiving any updates again. \u201cWe\u2019re going to continue supporting Starcraft II in the same manner as we have with our previous longstanding games.\u201d This means Blizzard will be focusing on the competitive side of things with balance updates and patches of that nature, rather than any new content. \u201cWe will continue doing season rolls and necessary balance fixes moving forward.\u201d Don\u2019t expect to see another one this calendar year, however. \u201cWe\u2019re not planning a Q4 balance update, but as always, we do plan to continue doing them as needed in the future.\u201d Addressing the competitive ecosystem for the game, Blizzard also outlined how StarCraft II will continue forward as an esport. The title will \u201ccontinue going strong,\u201d in this regard, thanks to Blizzard\u2019s partners in ESL Gaming and GSL. \u201cWe\u2019re eternally grateful for your ongoing support,\u201d Blizzard added. \u201cWe\u2019ll keep you updated on any and all plans we have for future voyages into the Koprulu Sector.\u201d Blizzard has a history of long gaps between sequels. Therefore, it could very well be years before we see anything new in the world of StarCraft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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