The first five missions of the Wings of Liberty single-player campaign.Unfortunately, the Starter Edition is not well known for the variety of features it includes. Since these are incredibly competitive in the eSports world and a source of pride for high-end players, it makes sense to keep it confined to the full game. Notably absent from the free version is the ability to play Ranked matches or access the Ranked Ladder. Custom games such as tower defenses and arenas are available with the Starter Edition, as are multiplayer games with friends and single player missions. However, the free version of StarCraft 2 actually includes more than meets the eye, something that Lead Producer Tim Morten touched on at E3.Ī large part of StarCraft 2 is actually free to play, with some features reserved for the full version. Did you know that hidden within the StarCraft 2 Starter Edition, there exists a free version of StarCraft 2? The name “Starter Edition” implies that it is merely a trial of sorts, meant to show you just barely enough to give a taste of the game and get you to buy the full set.
