StarCraft II Gets Multiplayer Replays, Global Play, With More On The Way

With the launch of Blizzard’s StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm coming later this year, it seems they still found time to implement features fans have been asking for since SC2: Wings of Liberty originally launched back in July 2010. The features they are adding should be well received by the community; one such feature; “global play” will allow players to compete with anyone in the world they are no longer limited to their respective regions. Furthermore, they will be adding the ability to resume matches in multiplayer from replays. This will be a welcome addition as no longer will matches be over should internet or Battle.net cut out, instead it can just be played from where the replay leaves off. Last but not least the ability to watch match replays with others and having the ability to discuss the game will be making its reappearance. More features are also in the works but have no current time frame, however, the above three features should be patched in “at or around the launch of Heart of the Swarm,” according to Production Director Chris Sigaty.