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Released March 31, 1998 on PC and Mac.

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About StarCraft

StarCraft is a real-time strategy game set in a distant sector of the Milky Way galaxy in the 26th century. Players command one of three species across separate campaigns: the Terrans, resourceful human colonists cut off from Earth; the Zerg, an insectoid swarm that assimilates other species; and the Protoss, a technologically advanced race with powerful psionic abilities. Each species features distinct units, structures, and strategic options. The game includes a story-driven single-player campaign for each faction and competitive multiplayer via Battle.net.

In the distant Koprulu Sector of the galaxy, human colonists known as the Terrans have established competing governments far from Earth after their colony ships went off course centuries earlier. Two alien species also inhabit the sector: the Zerg, a ravenous insectoid swarm driven to assimilate other organisms for genetic perfection, and the Protoss, an ancient and powerful race that has secretly observed the Terrans for years. When the Zerg begin targeting Terran worlds to absorb their psionic potential, the Protoss respond by destroying infested colonies to prevent the swarm's spread, plunging all three factions into open conflict. As the Terran Confederacy crumbles under attacks from rebels, Zerg, and Protoss alike, a new authoritarian government rises from the chaos while the Zerg Overmind sets its sights on the Protoss homeworld, seeking to assimilate the one species that could grant it genetic perfection.

Release dates by platform

PCNAMarch 31, 1998 · Out now
PCEU1998
MacNAMarch 29, 1999 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score881263 ratings on IGDB

StarCraft FAQ

When did StarCraft come out?

StarCraft was released on March 31, 1998 for PC and Mac.

Is StarCraft on PlayStation 5?

No. StarCraft has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Mac.

Is StarCraft on Xbox Series X|S?

No. StarCraft has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Mac.

Is StarCraft on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. StarCraft has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Mac.

Who is making StarCraft?

StarCraft is developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

Is StarCraft multiplayer?

Yes. StarCraft supports single player and multiplayer.

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