Players return to the StarCraft universe as three powerful species continue their struggle for galactic domination. As three all-new campaigns unfold, players must battle Kerrigan, an infested Terran vying for control of the Zerg as they attempt to reunite the surviving members of the Protoss species with the mighty Dark Templar. Players will also encounter new Terran adversaries as the United Earth Directorate unfold their plans to invade the universe.

The expansion enhances the StarCraft experience with 26 all-new Protoss, Terran and Zerg missions and over 100 multiplayer custom maps. StarCraft: Brood War also offers six new units including Lurkers, Valkyries and Dark Archons whose powers are unleashed amidst arid deserts, frozen wastes and the twilight worlds of the Dark Templar. Using the full version of the game, players can compete in head-to-head battles against as many as eight players.

StarCraft: Brood War is expected to be available this weekend in Windows® 95/98/NT CD-ROM format at most computer retail stores and mass merchants nationwide for approximately $40. The game will also be offered directly through Blizzard at (800) 953-SNOW or www.blizzard.com.

The Macintosh version of the game will release early next year. StarCraft: Brood War requires the full version of StarCraft to play.