The Wait is Over: Iconic StarCraft Games Set to Arrive on PC Game Pass

A Beloved RTS Series Joins the Xbox PC Game Pass Roster

Get ready to transport yourself back to the genre-defining era of PC gaming, as StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are debuting on Xbox’s popular PC Game Pass subscription starting November 5th!

While the multiplayer components have been free-to-play from the start, this massive addition will finally bring the stunning single-player campaigns to thousands of subscribers across PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.

This news follows close on the heels of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking another thrilling step in the integration of more Blizzard franchises onto the powerful Xbox platform. Who recalls the electrifying excitement brought by Diablo 4’s seamless availability on Game Pass only recently?

This Beloved RTS Series Won’t Disappoint

With its breathtaking gameplay and enduring popularity stretching back to 1998, the StarCraft games have left an indelible mark on the strategy genre. These iconic series, in turn, spearheaded the growth of video game streaming platform Twitch.com. Did you know, for instance, that YouTube personality and co-founder Steve Chen credits StarCraft Beta for inspiring his vision: “When the beta finally dropped, I got stuck watching streams on Justin.tv… That’s how it clicked: StarCraft became the catalyst for Twitch’ focus on gaming content and growth”?

a Stellar Addition to the Lineup

Microsoft’s bold move culminates at this year’s Tokyo Game Show broadcast, where president Sarah Bond proudly announced not only this long-awaited addition but many other exciting titles, further strengthening Xbox’s gaming pedigree.

And speaking of surprises, did you know your Game Pass subscription now treats you to a treasure chest of Square Enix sensations, including the enchanting Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters?