STARCRAFT FAQ
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12 questions
What is the new STARCRAFT game?
Blizzard describes STARCRAFT as an original open-world shooter returning to the Koprulu Sector, targeted for Spring 2030. Evidence matrix.
Is it called STARCRAFT 3 or STARCRAFT Dominion?
No. Blizzard's public announcement uses STARCRAFT. No subtitle or numbered title was announced.
Is it an RTS?
Blizzard describes this project as an open-world shooter. No RTS feature set was announced for this title.
When does it release?
Blizzard currently targets Spring 2030. No exact date was announced.
What platforms will it be on?
NOT ANNOUNCED Blizzard had not named platforms as of 20 October 2026.
Is it first-person or third-person?
NOT ANNOUNCED Blizzard has not said whether the camera is first- or third-person. The close-up reveal description does not settle it.
Is it single-player?
DEVELOPER INTERVIEW Dan Hay described a story-led single-player game as the current vision and said those plans may change. This is interview context, not a final feature guarantee.
Will it have multiplayer or co-op?
NOT ANNOUNCED Blizzard has not announced multiplayer, co-op, PvP, or online requirements.
Is this StarCraft: Ghost?
Blizzard has announced a new project with the public title STARCRAFT and described it as an original open-world shooter. The announcement does not identify it as StarCraft: Ghost; avoid treating the older project as the same product.
Is the Terran Dominion involved?
Blizzard's official StarCraft site currently uses Dominion recruitment language in its presentation. That does not establish the protagonist's affiliation, role, or exact story. See the Dominion dossier.
Are Zerg and Protoss in the new game?
DEVELOPER INTERVIEW / SHOWN Dan Hay told Inven Global that Protoss are featured and discussed the Terran, Zerg, and Protoss dynamic. The interview also describes Zerg and a Protoss structure in the reveal; it is not an official faction list.
Is there a beta, preorder, or price?
NOT ANNOUNCED Blizzard has not announced a beta, preorder, price, editions, or system requirements.