It might not be a brand new StarCraft online game, however a tabletop miniatures recreation set within the StarCraft universe will launch in 2026, Polish recreation writer Archon Studio has introduced. The sport will let gamers command armies primarily based on the three factions from developer Blizzard’s iconic sci-fi RTS series–the Terran, Zerg, and Protoss.
Particulars on recreation mechanics are presently gentle, however the StarCraft miniatures recreation will contain “dynamic, tactical battles” that Archon says will keep true to the “essence” of the video video games.
“The sport will characteristic high-quality miniatures, wealthy gameplay mechanics, and deep faction customization, making certain an expertise that each StarCraft veterans and tabletop wargamers will love,” Archon stated.
In addition to the miniatures recreation, Archon moreover introduced it’s also engaged on a number of board video games set within the StarCraft universe. These will arrive in 2027.
“As large followers of StarCraft, we have spent numerous hours taking part in this recreation,” stated Jarek Ewertowski, CEO of Archon Studio within the announcement weblog publish. “In truth, the historical past of Archon Studio is intently linked to StarCraft. It is an honor to carry this universe to the tabletop as a miniatures recreation.”
Extra details about the StarCraft miniatures recreation can be given throughout an Archon Studio livestream on April 3. A extra detailed preview of the minis themselves (a couple of of which you’ll see above) and gameplay mechanics can be revealed later this 12 months.
StarCraft is simply the newest iconic online game sequence to get the minis remedy, becoming a member of the likes of Halo: Flashpoint and Fallout: Factions, each of which launched in 2024.
Blizzard’s sci-fi IP could also be largely dormant lately (StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void, the final main recreation launch within the sequence, launched a decade in the past in 2015), however the heroes of StarCraft did not too long ago cross over with Blizzard’s card recreation Hearthstone.
