StarCraft II is primarily known for its religious eSports following, because it manages to create some of the most intense, nail-biting matches you could possibly hope for when watching a live video game. Or so, I’ve been told – I’ve never actually watched competitive StarCarft, nor do I have any inclination to try it at all. I play StarCraft for the other excellent component: story. And with Legacy of the Void wrapping up a five-year long trilogy, you bet they’re pulling out all the stops.
But instead of intense Protoss on Zerg slaughter, this new trailer for the impending expansion takes a step back. While acting as a very brief reminder of why the Protoss are taking the fight back to their Zerg infested homeland, Reclamation gives us a closer look at main character Artanis. A legendary commander of the Protoss, Artanis sits on the eve of battle, pondering if his race is stuck in an endless loop of conflict – before a short pep talk remind him that fighting for your legacy is one battle worth dying for.
Sure there’s no new gameplay to speak of, but who doesn’t love some extraterrestrial exposition in the cold, endless void of space? Wait, are the Protoss ET or are the Terrans? Technically we brought Kerrigan into space only to have her turn into the ghoulish Queen of Blades. Commanding the Zerg forces, Kerrigan destroyed the Protoss homeworld on her revenge path back to earth, which the Protoss now find themselves dealing with. So yeah, humans are just awful I guess.
That’s fine though, because Legacy of the Void is all about you and the Protoss, and hopefully wrapping up the entire story in expected epic fashion. It’s out on November 10th on PC.
Last Updated: September 28, 2015
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 28, 2015 at 10:36
I’ve always appreciated how Blizzard strive to really make the most of every opportunity to create rich and complex narratives around their games. In almost every title I’ve ever played of theirs the story is usually crafted with such care and depth that it grabs you in the feels every single time.
Except Diablo 3. RIP Cain. Killed by pixie dust. Never. Saw. It. Coming.
But cannot wait for the Protoss to really get some much needed focus in the SC2 universe. And for a certain hero to make his way to the Nexus (pls!).
Grand Admiral Chief
September 28, 2015 at 10:39
I’ve been to a live event where there was a match, most of the time I was just trying to find out wtf the plan was, and then suddenly you see these two massive armies approach each other, and then it is all over in less than a minute. Insane. Very entertaining to watch!
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 28, 2015 at 10:40
Over in less than a minute?
You should be pretty used to that by now, no?
*disappears in a haze of bamboo (read: runs)
Grand Admiral Chief
September 28, 2015 at 10:44
My wife would wholeheartedly disagree with you, but a gentleman does not discuss these matters.
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 28, 2015 at 10:45
*apples aloe vera
🙁
Grand Admiral Chief
September 28, 2015 at 10:47
Apples?
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 28, 2015 at 11:09
Fixed. 😀
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 10:51
Protoss? They wank you off for payment?
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
September 28, 2015 at 10:58
Yoh. Have you seen their claws? Living on the edge there dude.
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:22
This is South Africa. Living on the edge is kind of what we do over here.
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 11:38
You know what you get for being on the bleeding edge? Bloody.
BUT 1 out 100 times, you get bloody AND rich. 100000 times?
I think I missed the point a bit. Oh well.
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:39
We all miss the point a bit. 😛
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 11:43
Yeah, but I tend to on purpose. In a funny mood today. Still sort of in Birthday mode from the weekend AND then work, work, work.
I will take decisions today and tomorrow that may have far reaching consequences. Work, work. So, flaky me.
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:45
Oh? Congrats on your birthday then good Sir!
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 11:48
Yeah, thanks. It was weird. I normally do not make a big deal out of it. Then, Thursday, family. Saturday, friends. Sunday, other family. Weird. But still pretty good.
AND big T-bone steaks, made well done AND super juicy, thanks very much. That was a great meal. My father in law and I finished our steaks, but then mielies, potatoes and whatnot came very 2nd in the munch process. I think I ate meat and different types of marrows for lunch and supper, that was it. Great times!
AND I braaied on Thursday, made Scrambled eggs, bacon, Steak (thanks, JJ) on the fire for “breakfast”. It was awesome. Just my wife and kid, but still awesome.
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:51
My birthday’s always just me and my fiance. And a bunch of presents.
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 11:52
Well, my wife tells me my Mass Effect spaceships have arrived. No idea which ones, or how big. That is awesome. Build them tonight!
We normally do relatively small gifts, compared to some of my friends and workmates. Under R500 for each other, less for family.
And I like still, but I think I can easily “hermit” so I try and avoid that.
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:54
She was kind enough to buy me the ArtFx Han Solo and Chewbaca boxset and a Power Girl statue this year. Kind of hard to top that awesome, but I have to this year for her.
And happy building!
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 12:35
So, an arms race then? 🙂
Good luck finding that perfect gift.
hairyknees
September 28, 2015 at 11:01
MY LIFE FOR AUIR! MY WIFE THE BUYER! MY KNIFE FOR HIRE!
Grand Admiral Chief
September 28, 2015 at 11:03
xD
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:23
He has a wife? Must be the worst case of Stockholm Syndrome ever.
Grand Admiral Chief
September 28, 2015 at 11:03
Loved the video!
Lardus-For the Emperor!
September 28, 2015 at 11:13
“The Protoss are finally ready to fight back” – to be honest, they have been ready for a long time. It was Activision/Blizzard that were not ready for the milking yet 😛
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:21
Now where are all the Fuck Blizzard comments? Selective hate it seems…
Lardus-For the Emperor!
September 28, 2015 at 11:25
Selective hate?
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:27
Forgive me I am a bitter bastard today. EA gets flack for all the Sims expansions they do. Blizzard does even worse and we are all like ‘Good Boy Blizzard’
Lardus-For the Emperor!
September 28, 2015 at 11:33
Aaah. I did my comment a bit tongue in cheek but I am in no way these days a fan of Blizzard. I was very disappointed in their milking SC2 with 1 campaign at a time and removing proper offline LAN support. Also very disappointed in Diablo 3 when it released though they have fixed everything except the always online. Yeah, people do have a much worse reaction to EA than Blizzard…red, blue or green anyone 😛
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 11:35
I agree with you, but one thing does stand in their favour, in my opinion. The quality and length of each DLC is great.
The price, does, hoever, put me off. Blizzard is a great company for me. They will release when they are ready and release a quality product, for the majority of the releases. I would like to work that, but market forces pressure me into hasty actions. They can fight that off. I like that.
Of course, the price and miling aspect is a big con. Again.
Dutch Matrix
September 28, 2015 at 11:38
See now. Back in a day, you bought Starcraft, Warcraft or even C&C, you got at least a good guy/bad guy campaign. Now all you get is one sides campaign. Of course referring to SP but does that make my point invalid? (Asking, not fighting.)
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 11:42
I mostly only play SP, so I get you, I really do. But, as someone that has played SC and Broodwars SP multiple times (1 vs 7 Insane AI, Baby), including the campaigns, I have enjoyed the new games more for the story and the unit differences and add-ons. Especially the Zerg one. It was awesome, and I hate playing as Zerg.
Yes, it is crappy. But, when they do come out, they are good. I will buy it. For sure. When? Not soon. Perhaps December, if I feel like I can play it over the break. But the price will give me pause.
AND I loved the Broodwars intro. It was the best for any game for a long, long time. Better even then Diablo 2 LOD expansion intro. And Zharkov, what a tragic guy. So, feels for the original game as well. Hmm.
Brady miaau
September 28, 2015 at 11:35
Too tired and busy.