(Keep in mind that freebies tend to melt the Interwebs, so don't be surprised if you encounter a download delay or other issue. This is not, to my knowledge, a time-limited offer, so you should be able to get it at some point, even if you have difficulty initially.)
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FRIENDLY DISCLAIMER: This Mod and all campaign files are free. This means, all who work on Mass Recall are putting their free time into an incredibly comprehensive remaster of all of StarCraft and Brood War, including entirely new custom campaigns such as the Stukov Series and Enslavers Redux. Thus, there should be absolutely no expectations that bug fixes or new features will be released in any sort of timely manner. This is a "we'll get to it when we get to it" situation. Please be aware the modders here have work lives, family lives, and simply do not have the energy to maintain a lively work cycle to keep the Mod 100% up to date. We do promise we will release updates when we feel they are ready to be released. We hope that you understand our position on this.
To install the SCMR Cinematics Pack if you've already run the installer without it, replace the "SCMRcinematics" file in your "Mods" folder with the one in the cinematics pack download. Similarly, if you have already downloaded the English Localization Mod but wish to change languages to one of the above supported versions, replace the "SCMRlocal" Mod file in your "Mods" folder with the respective language you wish to use.
1. Download the required file sets (see the "Downloads" section above). For StarCraft: Mass Recall to work properly you need to download the Campaign Maps - that are bundled with the Main Mod (SCMRmod) and a "dummy" Cinematics Mod (SCMRcinematics) - as well as the Assets Mod (SCMRassets) and a Localization Mod (SCMRlocal).
In version 8.x, the "SCMRsetup.SC2map" file is no longer needed. If you already have all the "SC2Map" and "SC2Mod" files in the appropriate folders, then you still need to create a shortcut on the desktop and you will be able to play. If you do not know how to create a shortcut, you can download it from version 7.3.1: -mass-recall/files/4326616 . Correct structure of SCMR folders:
Hello, I tried to download mass recall since I changed my computer, I downloaded everything as usual but it's not working now, and all the other times I tried it worked perfectly, maybe this is because the installator doesnt appear to me. Thnaks you for your time.
If you already have all the "SC2Map" and "SC2Mod" files in the appropriate folders, then you still need to create a shortcut on the desktop and you will be able to play. If you do not know how to create a shortcut, you can download it from version 7.3.1: -ass-recall/files/2931253 ("Starcraft Mass Recall - WIN.lnk" file).
Last month, the game makers at Blizzard announced a remastered, 4K-friendly version of the original StarCraft, set to launch this summer. That announcement also teased a much sooner release of the original StarCraft that would be completely free. After a delay, that free version is finally available to download worldwide. Blizzard has posted links to Mac and Windows builds here.
If you try to download the original game through the Blizzard app (formerly Battle.net, RIP), you will be redirected to a standalone 3.2MB installer with modernized UI. Users have to agree to an EULA before the installer will download the full game.
As of April 19, 2017, StarCraft and its Brood War expansion, aka the Anthology, are free to download and play from Blizzard's website.[9] A remastered edition of StarCraft and its expansion was released on August 14, 2017.[10]
As with StarCraft, an exemplar campaign showcasing the methods of creating a custom campaign for Brood War is available. Entitled Enslavers: Dark Vengeance, the campaign follows the actions of a rogue dark templar, Ulrezaj, and his attempts to remove the Khalai Protoss from his homeworld of Shakuras, with the player and Zeratul trying to stop him. However, it is not included in the release and must be downloaded separately from Battle.net.[17]
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The free-to-play version of Starcraft 2 gives you the complete Wings of Liberty campaign, ranked and unranked Multiplayer, and every co-op commander available. And if you ever want more, you can pay to unlock more single-player campaigns, special skins, etc.
Those willing to pay will be able to unlock more cool skins and other cosmetic items. But other than that, everyone gets access to the full game! FPS games like Fortnite, Warframe, and Destiny 2 are all great examples of what a free-to-play shooter should be.
The move to make StarCraft free was announced last month alongside the remaster of the original StarCraft, but Blizzard waited until the patch today to actually offer free downloads. The remaster will feature all of the content from the original game as well as the Brood War expansion and is coming later this year, though Blizzard has not yet announced a specific release date.
UPDATE 4/19: Yesterday, Blizzard finished up work on what counts as the first StarCraft game patch in over eight years and released it to the masses. As well as providing a significant feature upgrade and exercise in bug fixing for the original game, which is detailed in the patch notes(Opens in a new window), it also signals StarCraft officially becoming a free game!
We'll be waiting until the Summer to play the remastered version, but Kotaku(Opens in a new window) highlighted that Blizzard doesn't want to keep gamers waiting, so the original game is being released now for free.
The official free release will be version 1.18 and should hopefully be available today. Until then, a pre-release version is already available on the Battle.net forums(Opens in a new window). Playing multiplayer requires a Public Test Realm (PTR) account be created, but if you're only interested in the single-player experience, no PTR account is necessary. You'll also be glad to hear the download is only 1.5GB, so about the same as a game patch in 2017, then.
StarCraft v1.18 isn't just good news because it's free, though. Blizzard spent time fixing a range of bugs and adding features. Most important is OpenGL support and improved compatibility with modern operating systems including Windows 8, 8.1, and 10. Remember, when the game originally released Windows 95 was the standard and Windows 98 was just launching.
There's sure to be a few new bugs appearing as more people download and start playing v1.18, but Blizzard seems keen to sort out the problems and improve this classic game. And of course, it all helps gain positive publicity ahead of the StarCraft Remastered launch this Summer, which is sure to turn into lots of sales.
As Blizzard announced back on November 5, the entire Wings of Liberty campaign is available in the just-unleashed free-to-play version (v4.0) of StarCraft II, and the unranked multiplayer ladder is also freely accessible from the get-go.
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Empty the Trash to completely get rid of the StarCraft application and its service files.
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At the tail end of March Blizzard announced plans for StarCraft: Remastered, which is due later this year with updates including 4K graphics and modern online features. Buried within that release, it also mentioned that gamers could expect to see the original game and its Brood War expansion released for free along with the 1.18 update for the game. That day has come, and nostalgic gamers can dive back in as soon as their copy finishes downloading (PC here, OS X version here) like it's 1998 again and Gettin' Jiggy Wit It isn't just a dated reference. 2ff7e9595c
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