Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Launched!

03.12.2013 – Starscraft II: Heart of the Swarm is the most anticipated expansion from the much awaited sequel that was released in 2010. Finally after three years Blizzard and X-Play has finally released the story that focus on the Queen of Blades in Sarah Kerrigan. The launch of the expansion pack invited media to witness the game that went live earlier for Philippine users.

The next chapter of the epic saga has arrived and Kerrigan is not too surprised that she was freed from the Zerg brood if you have played the hit strategy game. But she’s ready to take down Arcturus Mengsk once and for all.

The global release of Heart of the Swarm is now available in retail stores throughout the US, Canada Europe, Russia, South korea, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, as well as digitally via the game’s official website. The release plans for mainland China will be announced on a later date.

“Heart of the Swarm enhances every aspect of Starcraft II,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment.” In addition to Kerrigan’s campaing and the new multiplayer units and maps, we think players will enjoy the new online elements and features that make Starcraft II more fun and easier to learn than ever before.”











X-Play Online Inc, a subsidiary of IP e-Games, announces the Starcraft II Vengeance Cup: Philippine Nationals Tournament. This is in line with the exciting launch of Heart of Swarm that was held yesterday at the Extreme Gaming Grounds (EGG) in Shoppesville, Greenhills in San Juan.



The event was graced by the media as well as representatives of Highland Coffee who provided the food and drinks. X-Play talked about the product and what to expect from Heart of the Swarm. EJ Afzelius, content and communications manager for IP e-Games explain some interesting improvements of the expansion pack.

Starscraft II: Heart of the Swarm is now available in the Philippines nationwide DVD-ROM for Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8 and Macintosh with retail price: PhP 1,795.00 pesos.

The expansion can also be purchased directly at: Starcraft.com for $39.99 US. In addition, Blizzard is offering a retail-exclusive Collector’s Edition of Heart of the Swarm loaded with digital and physical bonus items, available at selected retail stores priced at: PhP 4,995.00 pesos.