Blizzard has confirmed quite a few nuggets of info that should sit well with fans of the franchise and we can now confirm that StarCraft II multiplayer beta is due this month.
In recent talks with the investors, Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime revealed that closed beta testing commences this month whereas multiplayer tests will be available worldwide.
On another note, it has been confirmed that Starcraft will be available through Battle.net platform and not Steam when it finally hits the shelves.
The game is confirmed to be on track for launch mid-2010 but we should know more soon enough.
- Lurker and Infested Terran have been removed - D8 Charges is now a secondary attack vs buildings, no longer an ability - Protoss macro mechanic is called "Chrono Boost" - Makes units and researches build 50% faster - Marine / Marauder have Stimpack - Roach has a new texture, and can upgrade to move while burrowed - Ultralisks have a speed and armor upgrade - Nydus worm can be built anywhere with no limit - Corruptors have an ability called "Corruption" - Disables a building for a duration - Infestors have Neural Parasite, Fungal Growth and Siphon Life - Hydralisks have a range upgrade instead of a movement upgrade - Sentry has an ability called "Guardian Shield" - Reduces all damage allies take within the bubble radius - Immortals do terrible, terrible damage to armored - Battlecruiser NO LONGER has 3 abilities, it has been reduced just down to the Yamato Cannon