StarCraft 2 open beta begins in China on March 29
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Just as we experienced here in the United States, mainland China is about to undergo a beta testing period for StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty. Ever since striking a deal back in 2008, Blizzard and NetEase have been working to bring the game to the country -- on March 29, that deal will come to fruition.
Anxious gamers in the region can pre-load the beta client -- provided they have a Battle.net account or at least a willingness to register -- which will grant access to all of StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty's multiplayer modes. Upon the conclusion of the unspecified beta period, Blizzard and NetEase will launch the game commercially, allowing players to buy 30-day access passes to the game for a suggested price of RMB 20 ($3.04). It's in line with a pricing structure that Blizzard outlined a year ago.
To pre-load the Chinese beta client, head on over to Blizzard's site.
Anxious gamers in the region can pre-load the beta client -- provided they have a Battle.net account or at least a willingness to register -- which will grant access to all of StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty's multiplayer modes. Upon the conclusion of the unspecified beta period, Blizzard and NetEase will launch the game commercially, allowing players to buy 30-day access passes to the game for a suggested price of RMB 20 ($3.04). It's in line with a pricing structure that Blizzard outlined a year ago.
To pre-load the Chinese beta client, head on over to Blizzard's site.
Reader Comments (25)
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 4:47PM Trogdorwhore said
I don't get this, isn't the game released in china and you could download to play online for 3 $ a month?
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 8:50PM DarkGrimoire said
@Trogdorwhore There are probably thousands of Chinese gamers already playin it online.. for free.. :D
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 11:52PM The Wicker Man said
@The Wicker Man Whoops! forgot about the infamous Stiq weekend reactionary troll brigade... IT WAS A JOKE.
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Posted: Mar 19th 2011 4:48PM Robborboy said
A beta for what exactly? A network test?
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 4:51PM Dhexodus said
Chinese players vs Korean players?
Mother of Mercy..
Mother of Mercy..
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 4:56PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@Dhexodus
That's going to be one hell of a zerg rush
May the gods protect us....
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That's going to be one hell of a zerg rush
May the gods protect us....
Posted: Mar 20th 2011 8:29PM thyodyssey said
@imshpl
Oh Hoh hoh.. cyber grammar police reporting for duty!
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Oh Hoh hoh.. cyber grammar police reporting for duty!
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 5:09PM The Wicker Man said
Excellent, soon Blizzard will control all the Chinese owned US debt.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 5:20PM Shadowbender said
Isn't China the one with the gaming curfew?
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 5:34PM Ballistic H said
@Shadowbender
That's what I'm wondering too. They gaming expo for internal companies, they somewhat allow gaming on computers but they have a ban on gaming consoles or devices dedicated solely for gaming.
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That's what I'm wondering too. They gaming expo for internal companies, they somewhat allow gaming on computers but they have a ban on gaming consoles or devices dedicated solely for gaming.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 6:21PM Copybass Ah jeez zombies said
Open Beta? At this rate, China could have Starcraft 2 as soon as March 2015!
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 6:21PM supersonic124 said
HOLY SHIT!!! $3.40??!!!!
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 6:36PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
We require more vespene gas!
and additional pylons as well.
and additional pylons as well.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 9:47PM YimYimYimi said
So, is the $3.04 a month a way to get around some restriction in China? If so, kudos to Blizzard. Maybe the Chinese and Koreans will destroy each other and give the West a chance.
Posted: Mar 19th 2011 11:10PM Unregistered said
Open Beta? Starcraft II went retail a long time ago.
Christ, what's wrong with these people?
Christ, what's wrong with these people?
Posted: Mar 20th 2011 5:00PM Epsilon said
Are those wipers on his helmet?
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