Starcraft 2 news » Prepare for Launch: Legacy of the Void Background Download

Starting today, you may notice that the Battle.net desktop app will begin downloading data for a future patch. This download is in preparation for the November 10 launch of Legacy of the Void and will help ensure that players can begin playing the game as soon as possible upon its release.

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How it Works:

The download will be around 5GB in size and include things like models, textures, art files, and other upcoming Legacy of the Void content that is already complete. By making this data available early, you’ll have less to download once Legacy of the Void is released.

The background download is encrypted and won’t make any changes to the live game or Battle.net service until Legacy of the Void is released. In the meantime, you will be able to play StarCraft II as normal, and your in-game experience should remain unaffected by the download.

In order for the background download to begin, StarCraft II must be installed on your computer and patched up to the latest build. Please note that you will be eligible for the background download even if you have not pre-purchased Legacy of the Void.

Download Details:

The background download will continue as long as the Battle.net desktop app is open, no games are running, and another higher priority download isn’t taking place (like an installation or a patch update for another game). The download can be paused at any time by clicking the Pause button located to the right of the circular background download icon. To resume the download, click the Resume button (which will appear in the same location as the Pause button) or click the Installation & Updates Options button and select Resume Updates.

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The Battle.net desktop app also lets you customize your background download settings, so you can pause updates whenever a game is launched as well as set your preferred download speeds. To adjust your preferences, navigate to Settings > Game Install/Update and scroll down to the Automatic Updates section.

That’s all there is to it! Stay tuned for more information on the impending release of Legacy of the Void, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date!