description StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Overview
Released in 2013 by Blizzard Entertainment, Heart of the Swarm is the second installment in the StarCraft II trilogy, following Wings of Liberty and preceding Legacy of the Void. The single-player campaign centers on Sarah Kerrigan and the Zerg faction, featuring a character progression system distinct from the first game's approach. The expansion also added new multiplayer units, balance changes, and additional maps across all three factions.
help StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm FAQ
Do I need to play StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty before starting Heart of the Swarm?
It is highly recommended to play the base game, Wings of Liberty, first to understand the overarching StarCraft II narrative. Heart of the Swarm is the 2013 expansion that directly continues the story from Wings of Liberty's cliffhanger ending.
Whose perspective is the Heart of the Swarm campaign played from?
The campaign focuses primarily on the Zerg faction and follows the story of Sarah Kerrigan as she regains her powers. Players control Kerrigan as a hero unit who levels up and unlocks new abilities throughout the missions.
What new multiplayer units were added in Heart of the Swarm?
Blizzard Entertainment introduced several new units to multiplayer in this 2013 expansion, such as the Terran Widow Mine and the Protoss Oracle. These additions fundamentally shifted the multiplayer meta and expanded tactical options for all three races.
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