Activision Blizzard’s justification for the delay of StarCraft II is tied to the relaunch of its upgraded Battle.net, which handles multiplayer for all things Blizzard. In a statement to the Blizzard community, the developer writes “Over the past couple of weeks, it has become clear that it will take longer than expected to prepare the new Battle.net for the launch of the game.”
Blizzard calls the new Battle.net an “integral part of the StarCraft II experience and will be an essential part of all of our games moving forward.”
While disappointing, it’s not surprising. Blizzard staffers have indicated a need for a four to six month beta period for StarCraft II.
Shoitaan
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 8:01 AMYou know whats nice? Game devs not following Hollywood’s lead and giving tobacco only to villians. That Space Marine up there looks awesome.
Bean Curd
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 10:02 AMMy problem with that particular picture is that it looks like he is smoking the cigar BEHIND his glass visor yet the smoke is still miraculously flowing out beyond his helmet.
Matfei
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 10:24 AMHis visor is open… Maybe you’re misinterpreting the ambient blue glow from his suit as interacting with another visor over his face.
Strik3r
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 8:07 AMBattle.net an “integral part of the StarCraft II experience and will be an essential part of all of our games moving forward.” more like to play the game in SP internet connection has to run through Battle Net so no hackers can play. (wont last long)
Michael
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 8:55 AMBig surprise here. I knew it was coming when they said the open beta would run between 4-6 months, and it hasn’t started yet P
fest
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 10:22 AMThis delay is really annoying as a big starcraft fan.. It won’t be so bad if Blizzard allows everyone into the beta though.
GaaaaaH
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 12:38 PMAt least they won’t be launching with a buggy,bad product though.
Joshy206
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 4:16 PMSorry, but since when did delay = better product? That’s the crappy line all game companies give, and it’s not always true. Hence patches.
Pete
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 5:22 PMWell maybe if they included offline LAN multiplayer like they should then it wouldnt be so dependant on battle.net II
Metalisticpain
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 11:11 PM@Joshy206
When did blizzard release a buggy bad product? All PC games will need patches, but its not going to be broken at release.