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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Release Date

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by Matthew Kato on November 13, 2012 at 09:21 AM

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Blizzard has officially announced a release date for StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm for this spring.

The game will come out on March 12, and include regular and digital versions ($39.99), a Digital Deluxe version ($59.99), and a Collector's Edition ($79.99). Both the regular digital version and the Digital Deluxe versions can be pre-ordered directly from Blizzard at www.starcraft2.com, and they will be pre-loaded so you can start playing right away on March 12. Also, if you buy the regular version, you can upgrade to the Digital Deluxe version for an extra $20 while it's still available.

Digital Deluxe Version Extras (text from Blizzard)

StarCraft II Torrasque: Crush the enemies of the Swarm with the indomitable Torrasque, a fearsome new look for your zerg Ultralisks
StarCraft II Battle.net Portraits and Decals: New Swarm-infested Battle.net portraits and decals help you customize the look of your online profile and in-game army
World of Warcraft In-Game Pet: The Baneling companion pet is bursting with enthusiasm and ready to explode onto the Pet Battles scene
Diablo III Blade Wings and Banner Sigil: Grow zerg-like wings in honor of the Queen of Blades, and unfurl an exclusive banner sigil to mark your allegiance to the Swarm in Sanctuary

Collector's Edition Extras (text from Blizzard)

All extra content from the Digital Deluxe Version (the game itself is on a disc)
Behind-the-Scenes DVD and Blu-ray: Immerse yourself in the StarCraft universe with developer commentary, interviews with voice actors, and an in-depth historical retrospective on StarCraft's eSports legacy narrated by key members of the community
Collector's Edition Soundtrack CD: Enhance your Heart of the Swarm musical experience with this collection of more than a dozen tracks from the game
Heart of the Swarm Hardcover Art Book: This 144-page tome features never-before-seen art from the expansion, including early concept sketches and meticulous 3D renderings
Zerg Rush Mousepad: This Collector's Edition mousepad depicts the Terran Dominion holding out desperately under the onslaught of the Swarm

For more on the game, check out Adam's impressions of the new units.

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by Benny Shores Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 09:35 AM

Starcraft II: Construct Additional Pylons will release sometime in late 2014.
by Twistid1977 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 09:36 AM

Wow might have to get this.
by firedude3663 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 09:42 AM

I still need to play any of the Warcraft or Starcraft games...
by Xaphan943 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:03 AM

wow cool :D i cant wait.. allready have the beta but i dont play it much as im working on my WoL profile
by Senor Ding Dong Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Those Digital Deluxe incentives seem mighty weak in my eyes...
by darkflamemaster Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:13 AM

wow collectors edition
by Chronos545 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Collector's Edition pre-ordered.
by Foba Bett Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM

I actually like starcraft. * Excited *
by Zero Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 01:14 PM

So yeah, for all the people previously defending them, it's pretty much full price.
by DeepChild Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 01:37 PM

"Diablo III...Grow zerg-like wings in honor of the Queen of Blades" ...What? Why? How does that make any sense in game? I mean, I realize most people are far past story immersion in D3, but come on. For the money, why not convert the witch doctor zombie dogs into zerglings? That would actually be fun. The demon hunter summons mutalisks instead of "shadow beasts" (whatever those are). Perhaps a new "Ultralisk Scythe" mighty weapon for your barb, or "Eye of the Overlord" offhand source for your wiz. I mean, if you're going to break the setting with cross promotions, go all the way with it.
by Luke Holocher Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 02:00 PM

I really can't wait for this game. I got out of the competitive multiplayer because it was just too much for me but I am really loving the story of Starcraft II.
by solidd Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 02:16 PM

$20 extra for...what? Portraits and decals basically? I think this is the first time I'm NOT buying a Digital Deluxe version of a game. I always stay away from silly Collector's Editions, but normally the Digital Deluxe make the normal $60 worth it.

Ah well, that just means I get the game for only $40.
by DrDissy Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 03:41 PM

Artbook+Soundtrack=yet another Blizz CE that will be on my shelf soon.
by Pherostatic Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 08:24 PM

Considering it'll almost be 3 years since the first game and this expansion, I'll wait for some kindof 3-pack once Blizzard gets their game all sorted out. Feh
by CyberAzure Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 06:13 PM

I like what I'm seeing here. Lots of bonuses for the limited editions. I certainly will have to preorder one soon.
by Starcraft 2 HOTS Sunday, January 06, 2013 at 02:23 AM

Blizzard’s introduced this game and decided that Starcraft 2 has been made with three game series with the anxiousness to give the player what will going to have in the next game. The story is so tightly bonded with each story that a player prospective is a very nice this will involves players more than a normal game and the binds them more in the game.
http://www.empowernetwork.com/carawayhello/blog/starcraft-2-heart-of-the-swarm/?id=carawayhello
by Starcraft 2 HOTS Sunday, January 06, 2013 at 02:24 AM

www.empowernetwork.com/.../starcraft-2-heart-of-the-swarm

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