StarCraft 2 Beginner Guide

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is almost here, and we want to make sure players of all skill levels know their way around the game. We’ve put together a comprehensive game guide which we'll continue to expand in the coming weeks. In this guide you’ll find a plethora of helpful information, including instructional videos featuring guidance from familiar voices.

Read StarCraft 2 Campaign Missions and Achievements Guide, to learn more SC2 campaign strategies.



What is StarCraft II?

What is StarCraft II?
A brief overview of the game

• What is a Real-Time Strategy Game?
• The Races of StarCraft II
• Multiplayer and Battle.net
• StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Single-Player Campaign

Gameplay Overview

Playing the game
Learn the basics of playing StarCraft II

• The Basics
• Selecting Units and Buildings
• Issuing Commands
• Resources
• Supply
• Scouting and Fog of War

Campaign Overview

The Single-Player Campaign
An overview of the Wings of Liberty campaign

• Welcome to the StarCraft Universe
• Single-Player Campaign Highlights

Battle.net Overview

Battle.net Overview Content
Find out what’s new on Battle.net and how to play online with your friends

• Battle.net Accounts and Characters
• Battle.net Interface
• Ranked and Unranked Multiplayer Games
• Adding Friends
• Social Connectivity

Installation Guide

Getting Started
Learn about Battle.net accounts, installation, and more

• Setting up a Battle.net Account
• Installing StarCraft II
• Digital Purchase