Hell, it's about time.

The epic interplanetary battle between the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg will take on new dimensions in this sequel to the classic real-time strategy original. With new units and functionality for each race, upgrades to several familiar units, and a powerful 3D engine that supports explosive fast-paced combat between massive armies, StarCraft II will be the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game.

Highlights of StarCraft II include:

• Tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game
• New units and gameplay mechanics that further distinguish the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races
• An all-new 3D engine that supports fast-paced play with realistic physics, massive units, and massive army sizes
• A groundbreaking single-player campaign that continues the epic StarCraft story
• A powerful map editor that puts the tools used by the game's designers into the hands of players