Blizzard Entertainment today announced an HD version of the classic RTS StarCraft. Called StarCraft: Remastered, the game includes all the content from the base game and the Brood War expansionThe graphics have been boosted to `4K ultra high definition,` while the audio is upgraded as well. Additional, new features such as matchmaking have been introduced.`StarCraft is a pure distillation of Blizzard´s DNA--its story, its balance, and all the little details reflect our long-running commitment to epic entertainment, and it`s been a staple in competitive gaming and esports for almost 20 years,` Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime said in a statement. `With StarCraft: Remastered, we`re modernizing the original game`s visuals, audio, and online support to ensure that players can enjoy StarCraft for another 20 years and beyond.`In terms of specifics, here is a rundown of what StarCraft: Remastered offers:Widescreen UHD support for up to 4KNew illustrations to `enhance storytelling` in the campaign missions`Advanced matchmaking``Full connectivity` to Blizzard`s online networkCloud saves for campaign progress, custom-made maps, keybinds, and replaysEight new languages in addition to the five that came with the original`While these improvements will bring StarCraft to the modern era, gameplay and balance have been precisely preserved, for an experience that will feel identical to veteran players,` Blizzard said.StarCraft: Remastered is in the works for Windows PC and Mac and is slated to come out this summer. Pricing will be announced later.You can learn more about StarCraft: Remastered here on its website.
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