Starcraft 2 news:

Legacy of the Void Beta Balance Update -- October 9, 2015
You'll find changes to warp-in mechanics and the Terran MULE in this week's balance update.

The Battle.net Gift Card
Have you ever wanted to give a friend a few Hearthstone Expert Card Packs? Or gift that epic Iron Skyreaver mount to your World of Warcraft guildmate? Good news! We’ve got you covered with one simple solution — the Battle.net Gift Card.

Thanks for Beta Testing Legacy of the Void!
We're grateful to those who continue to help us test and improve Legacy of the Void, and we've got a surprise for a few of those who competed and won in our Automated Tournaments.

Unlock Artanis in Heroes with Legacy of the Void
Unlock Artanis, the newest Warrior Hero in Heroes of the Storm, by purchasing StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void.

Play the Free "Whispers of Oblivion" Prologue Today
With patch 3.0, the three-mission prologue “Whispers of Oblivion” will become free for anyone to play!

Heart of the Swarm 3.0 Patch Notes
Patch 3.0 is now live, and with him come a massive host of changes! Check them out in all their glory - here!

2015 European Road to BlizzCon Highlights
The 2015 European Road to BlizzCon has come to an epic conclusion. Take a look at a brief recap of all the action that took place over the weekend!

New User Interface Coming to StarCraft II
We’ve made major changes to the StarCraft II user interface as we prepare for Legacy of the Void and wanted to share what we've been working on.

Legacy of the Void Beta Balance Update -- October 2, 2015
Further updates to macro mechanics as well as changes to the Adept, Ghost, and more accompany this week's beta balance update! Read the full changes contained herein.

Legacy of the Void: Collector's Edition Unboxing
Get a sneak peek inside the Legacy of the Void Collector's edition and see what exclusive items lie within!

Short Story: Ascension
The Tal’Darim Protoss have played a critical role in Amon’s rise to power. One Tal’Darim, “Alarak”, is presented with the opportunity to use his clever tactics to help save the galaxy, or destroy it.

Don’t Miss the European Road to BlizzCon this Weekend
The 2015 European Road to BlizzCon gets underway in Prague, Czech Republic this weekend, October 3-4, and it’s going to be epic! If you’re an eSports fan, you won’t want to miss the Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, and World of Warcraft European Championships being held at the event.

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void - Reclamation
The stakes have never been higher as the reclamation of Aiur is at hand. However, Artanis must grapple with the harsh truths that come with the impending battle.

Co-op Missions: Additional Commanders Revealed
Co-op Missions is a new game mode coming in StarCraft II legacy of the Void, and we're announcing three new commanders you can play as in this blog!

StarCraft: the Story So Far - by Carbot Animations
For those preparing for Legacy of the Void on November 10, it may prove helpful to refresh yourself on the story of StarCraft; Carbot Animations has put together a video to help you achieve just that.

Activities and Entertainment at the 2015 European Road to BlizzCon
The 2015 European Road to BlizzCon heads to Prague, Czech Republic from October 3-4, and we’ve got plenty of activities and entertainment in store for visitors!

2015 European Road to BlizzCon: Final Wave of Tickets
The final wave of tickets for the 2015 European Road to BlizzCon will be available tomorrow, September 22, at 18:00 CEST! In addition to the free event tickets, a small number of Early Access tickets will also be available for purchase.

BlizzCon 2015 In-Game Goodies Round-Up
Get a sneak peek at the in-game goodies BlizzCon attendees and Virtual Ticket holders will get for World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Diablo III, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm this year.

Blizzard Entertainment and Random House LLC Partner for New Novels
Good news, book lovers! We’re pleased to announce that Blizzard Entertainment and Random House LLC will be partnering up to publish novels from the Warcraft universe, StarCraft universe, and more.

Legacy of the Void Beta Balance Update -- September 17, 2015
Changes to Chrono boost, the MULE, and more in this week's Legacy of the Void Beta balance.

BlizzCon Opening Week – October 28 to November 1
Last year, we needed an extra weekend for all the World Championship eSports. This year, we need a week! The Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone, and WoW Arena World Championships, along with the StarCraft II WCS Global Finals, will launch from Burbank, CA between October 28 and November 1.

Legacy of the Void at TwitchCon!
More news to come about the final chapter of StarCraft II at TwitchCon! Hear from developers, and catch a glimpse of newly revealed content!

StarCraft II Account Suspensions/Bans - September 16, 2015
We recently issued a new round of account suspensions and bans to StarCraft II players who were in violation of the Battle.net Terms of Use for cheating and/or using hack programs while playing.

SC2VN: A visual novel about pro-gaming and StarCraft II
SC2VN, a visual novel created by some of our most passionate community members at Team Eleven Eleven, has finally been released. You can learn more about it here, and even download the entire game for FREE right now!

Legacy of the Void Launches November 10 - Watch the Cinematic now!
The protoss armada is preparing for battle as the countdown to reclaim Aiur begins! On November 10, you can assume the mantle of Hierarch Artanis and begin the final saga in the StarCraft II trilogy in Legacy of the Void.