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That’s right. Blizzard has announced free downloads of one of the most popular PC games to ever come out – StarCraft! Now known as StarCraft Re-mastered, the original StarCraft and StarCraft Brood War games can be played on PC and Mac. What’s even better – the original Battle.net multiplayer service included! You can still play StarCraft online for free with people from across the globe!
- Head to Blizzards page here. Download the PC or Mac versions.
StarCraft Brood War Free Download was also released in 1998 for Windows and Mac OS. The expansion pack provides players with brand new campaigns, map tile sets, music, bonus units for each of the races, and updated achievements.
- In 2017, Blizzard released Starcraft Remastered, with improved graphics, music, and support for all screen resolutions. At the same time, they released the original StarCraft and StarCraft: Brood War for free. To play, you will need a Battle.net account. Enjoy the battle! Review by: Manu Published: 18 January 2020 9:54 am.
- StarCraft is now free for PC and Mac Story by Abhimanyu Ghoshal. Along with its Brood War expansion pack. Download StarCraft for free from this page.
- Launch the StarCraftInstaller. StarCraft will be downloaded and installed from Blizzards servers.
Note: We couldn’t find official system requirements documentation from Blizzard’s website for StarCraft & StarCraft Brood War, but the game appears to install and play well on the latest Windows and Mac OS 10.12 Operating Systems.
- On Mac, StarCraft installs in your Applications folder by default. Launch the Starcraft.app to begin playing. If you ever played the game before, get ready to be taken back! Look and feel are exactly the same!
- You can create a free Battle.net multiplayer gaming account in StarCraft.
- The look and feel of Battle.net has improved since StarCraft’s interpretation. You still keep an account record of wins, losses, and ties!
There seems to be a very good following with the original StarCraft game and the Battle.net channels are filled with active gamers today. Enjoy playing this classic again!
Be sure to check out our article on how to play Sega Genesis games on your Mac.
About Battle.net Multiplayer for StarCraft
For Multiplayer, StarCraft Battle.net runs over UDP Port 6112. You will need to setup a port-forward rule on your router if you want to successfully host multiplayer games on Battle.net.
The Gallantry Downloads
Episode I: 'The Curtain Rises'is now available for download. This campaign -REQUIRES- the StarCraft: Brood War Expansion set. Further, you need to have version 1.08 of the game, which can be obtained from through Google's search or a downgrader if you have a newer patch.The MPQ is required and may be updated from episode to episodes. It is recommended that you download it first, before the actual episode maps. New episodes will be released every three to four weeks. Please post reviews on our forum.
PC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
This campaign requires Starcraft: Brood War version 1.08 to play. You will need four (4) files - GALLANTRY.EXE, 01-Gallantry Episode 1.SCX, 02-Gallantry Episode 1.SCX, and 03-Gallantry Episode 1.SCX. Copy the GALLANTRY.EXE file into your Starcraft root directory. Copy the .SCX files into a new folder under your Starcraft/maps/campaign/ folder. A good name for this new folder would be 'The Gallantry.' Run GALLANTRY.EXE to play the campaign.
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MAC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
This campaign requires Starcraft: Brood War version 1.08b to play. You will need four (4) files - 'The Gallantry' application, 01-Gallantry Episode 1.SCX, 02-Gallantry Episode 1.SCX, and 03-Gallantry Episode 1.SCX. Copy the 'The Gallantry' file anywhere on your computer. Copy the .SCX files into a new folder under your Starcraft/maps/campaign/ folder. A good name for this new folder would be 'The Gallantry.' Run 'The Gallantry' to play the campaign. The campaign is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 up to 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.
PLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
Begin a new single-player game and select 'Play Custom' from the campaign selection menu. Browse for the first mission file, named 01-Gallantry Episode 1.SCX, and play it. The campaign will automatically select the next two maps in order. Download links are below. Enjoy Episode I and have a happy New Year!
INTRODUCTORY CINEMATIC:
GALLANTRY INTRODUCTION - This is a self-executing video introduction to The Gallantry campaign compressed with RAD Game Tools. Featuring original cinematics by Desler and Razorclaw X; running time 1:18. Optional, stand-alone file. Mac users can view the Cinematic using the Bink Player for Mac OS, available at the RAD web site (RAD Game Tools). Switch your resolution to 640*480 before playing the cinematic.
MPQ:
GALLANTRY.EXE OR 'The Gallantry' - Run this file instead of your regular Starcraft application file. This executable contains all new portraits, unit responses, unit data, splash screens, and interface music. Needed to play Episode I
EPISODE I: 'THE CURTAIN RISES'
GALLANTRY MAP FILES - These are the actual map files. There will always be three maps per episode. Copy them into a folder of your choosing under your Starcraft/maps/campaign/ folder.
EPISODE II:
This MPQ is an updated version of the Episode I MPQ which supports the extra mission 'Summit.' It is also compatible with Episode I and the forthcoming Episode II.
- PC version (22.5mb) - Download
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