In the distant future, a small group of human exiles have been doomed to fight for survival on the edge of the galaxy. Through military strength, espionage, and deceit, a unified Terran government has maintained an uneasy peace. But as resources and fuel run short, the Confederate nations find themselves looking towards the rich worlds of their alien neighbors, the enigmatic Protoss. To further complicate matters, it seems that a previously unknown species-- the Zerg-- has entered Protoss space and is destroying everything in its path. The time for war has come.

As the military leader for your species, you must gather the resources you need to train and expand your military and lead them to victory. 30 unique missions will challenge you across three different campaigns as you control the fate of the galaxy. Control any of three different species, each with unique units, technologies, attributes, and abilities Multiplayer games for up to 8 players over IPX networks and Battle.net Included Scenario and Map Editor allows players to edit units and create their own campaigns Starcraft also boasts advanced control features such as waypoints and training queues to provide enhanced gameplay, in addition to the intuitive interface, superb SVGA graphics, and outstanding sound and music that have come to be expected from Blizzard Entertainment.