Blizzard’s real-time strategy game Starcraft 2 is celebrating its 10th birthday this summer. To mark the occasion, the developers have prepared a whole series of new features that players have requested. Among them are improvements to the galaxy map editor to make campaign maps easier to create, new campaign achievements and new prestige talents for all co-op commanders.

Starcraft 2: Simplified map editor

The map editor of Starcraft 2 has always been very complex and had many features. Therefore, many players wished that the editor should be easier to use. Now the Starcraft 2 team has complied with these wishes and simplified the operation. More details can be found on the official Blizzard page about the test server update. In addition, players will be able to create new stories and their own campaigns with the new “Campaigns” genre for Arcade maps. The development of custom campaigns will be simplified and smooth map transitions will also be supported. Campaigns that were previously only available offline can now be accessed through Starcraft 2’s Arcade. Players can also create custom co-op campaigns.

To mark Starcraft 2’s 10th anniversary update, the developers have added new achievements for every single official campaign mission – including the missions in Nova’s Secret Missions package. As players complete each new achievement, they can unlock the Announcer Stone. Last but not least, players can replay the progress from level 1 to 15 with each commander at the maximum level up to three times, earning a new prestige talent each time. These prestige talents provide numerous new gameplay options and allow for new strategic choices. You can also find more information in a separate blog entry.