Starcraft 2 Esports News

After an extended dry spell for the race, Kim "herO" Joon-ho has single handedly brought the Protoss race back to glory in South Korea after coming away with the 2025 Global StarCraft II League (GSL) Season 1 trophy. The path to the top was no easy road for the veteran player, who ultimately became the last man standing after a thrilling seven-game-long Grand Finals. With the win, herO also secured himself a spot at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025more

Few names in the world of StarCraft II command as much respect and curiosity as GuMiho. Known as the “Towel Terran” for his unique habit of playing with a towel on his mouse hand, GuMiho has become a central figure in the global StarCraft community. His SC2 career not only reflects personal achievement but also mirrors the evolution of South Korean Esports and the growing international reach of the game, especially with his recent move to S8UL Esports. The Rise of GuMiho in South Korean Esports Koh "GuMiho" Byung Jae began his professional journey in 2010, during the early days of StarCraft II.more

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced today the launch of Road to EWC, a global campaign centered on the player and Club journeys. “The global initiative will spotlight the diverse paths players take to qualify for the EWC, celebrating the passion, rivalries, and competitive spirit that connect global audiences to the world’s largest esports event.” Building Up to the Esports World Cup Set to run from May until August, Road to EWC will be more, well, a road through. With the Esports World Cup 2025 kicking off on July 7th and running until August 28th, the campaign will document themore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative which will see music play a larger role at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). The 'Music of EWC' program will feature original tracks from some of the most legendary studios and producers on the globe, as well as an open competition with amazing opportunities. Music of EWC: On the shoulders of giants The new initiative will be spearheaded by some of the leading figures inmore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has officially unveiled the complete schedule for the highly anticipated Esports World Cup 2025. The tournament is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 7 to August 24, 2025. This year's event promises to be the largest esports tournament yet, featuring a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, 25 tournaments across 24 games, and more than 2,000 players from over 200 clubs competing on the world stage. Tournament Schedule The seven-week competition hasmore

The announcement that StarCraft II will be featured in the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) has reignited excitement among fans of the legendary real-time strategy (RTS) game. Despite being over a decade old, the game continues to hold a special place in the esports world mostly due to the passionate community that has kept it alive. This year’s inclusion in the EWC is particularly significant as it follows the discontinuation of the ESL Pro Tour, making the tournament one of the fewmore

The StarCraft franchise, a cornerstone of gaming history and a cultural phenomenon worldwide, is at the center of an intense bidding war. Four of South Korea's largest gaming companies are fighting for the rights to develop and publish new titles under Blizzard Entertainment’s iconic intellectual property (IP). This competition will definitely reshape the StarCraft universe, potentially expanding it into new genres like role-playing games (RPGs) and first-person shooters (FPS). The Contenders Each company brings unique strengths and ambitions to themore

Earlier today, on March 10th, the Esports World Cup Foundation announced a multi-year partnership with Capcom. This collaboration integrates the Street Fighter esports ecosystem with the EWC. The announcement follows the return of Street Fighter to the 2025 edition of the mega esports festival in Riyadh. Street Fighter 6 and the Esports World Cup In 2024, Street Fighter 6 became the first fighting game to join the Esports World Cup. What followed was a 32-player tournament featuring competitors from aroundmore

Hearthstone is about to make history with its first-ever crossover, bringing StarCraft into the mix. Set to launch on January 21, 2025, the Heroes of StarCraft mini-set will feature beloved characters and units from the historic franchise in Hearthstone for the first time ever. What's New in Heroes of StarCraft? The StarCraft mini-set is Hearthstone's largest yet, with 49 new cards - a significant increase from the usual 35-card mini-sets. The set includes: 4 Legendary cards 1 Epic card 20more

The landscape of online gamble on Esports in the United States is a complex and rapidly evolving one, shaped by state-by-state regulations and federal policies. As of 2024, the legal status of online gambling varies significantly from one state to another, with some fully embracing both online casinos and sports betting, while others maintain restrictions or outright bans. This article takes a deep dive into the current legal status of online gambling across the US, highlights key states where thismore

For over a decade, we all tried to beat this one mission StarCraft 2 impossible mission: In Utter Darkness. This mission, part of the game's Wings of Liberty campaign, presents players with a nearly impossible scenario: survive an overwhelming enemy onslaught while protecting your Protoss units. Over the years, players have attempted countless strategies, but none have succeeded in achieving victory, until now. Thanks to the creative genius of YouTube content creator Davey Gunface, the seemingly unbeatable challenge has beenmore

StarCraft custom campaigns represent a creative initiative where the player community further extends the legacy of their beloved game. With new missions, stories, mechanics, and challenges, these campaigns are crafted by creators who dedicate countless hours into creating unique and thrilling experiences. Doesn't matter if you're looking to replay the classic campaigns from a fresh perspective, team up with friends or explore completely original storylines, custom campaigns have something for everyone. Thanks to a joint effort by the passionate StarCraftmore

The long-awaited StarCraft II Patch 5.0.14 has finally arrived, marking the first significant update in seven months. Blizzard Entertainment's balance team, with feedback from the StarCraft II Community Balance Council, has rolled out substantial changes that will reshape the competitive landscape of the game for the foreseeable future. With changes affecting 14 units, 10 buildings, and the introduction of 2 new abilities, this patch signals Blizzard’s ongoing commitment to improving gameplay at all skill levels. This comprehensive StarCraft II patchmore

For over two decades, StarCraft fans have been eagerly awaiting a shooter adaptation of the legendary real-time strategy (RTS) series. Despite two previous attempts, Blizzard has yet to deliver a successful shooter game based in the StarCraft universe. Now, it seems they’re gearing up for a third try, and this time, they’ve brought in a key player from the gaming industry, Dan Hay, the former head of Ubisoft’s Far Cry series. A project with a tumultuous history Blizzard's past effortsmore

Microsoft announced during the Tokyo Game Show 2024 that StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection will be available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass starting November 5, 2024. This is a very important addition to the service, further enhancing its library of iconic games following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. A RTS Classic on Game Pass StarCraft, first released in 1998, has long been a cornerstone of the real-time strategy (RTS) genre, influencing not only game designmore

After four days of some of the highest level of StarCraft II gameplay in recent memory, the Esports World Cup SC2 tournament sees Clément "Clem" Desplanches take home the trophy. Following a dominant run by the young Terran, Clem closed the tournament with a stellar outing in the Grand Finals against none other than Zerg superstar Joona "Serral" Sotala Clem - Champion of the World With the title of World Champion and $400,000 on the line, Clem and Serral setmore

After weeks of excitement and a plethora of memorable moments at the Esports World Cup, it is soon time for StarCraft 2 (SC2) to shine. With the very best players in the world signed up for the event, and a lofty prize pool on the line, the competition is set to be fiercer than ever in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Join us as we go through everything you need to know about the event, from the players to keep an eyemore

As we enter the Esports World Cup Week 6 (EWC), the competition heats up with three iconic titles: Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite, and Street Fighter 6. Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this week's events promise to showcase a mix of strategy, creativity, and intense battles. Here's a detailed look at what to expect, including schedules, team profiles, and key matchups. Teamfight Tactics (TFT) The Teamfight Tactics tournament will feature 16 top squads competing in a format designed to test their strategicmore

On June 14th 2024, Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the upcoming creation of the Esports Olympics. A month later, on July 12th 2024, the location for the inaugural esports Olympics was announced. Set to kick off in 2025, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host country according to L’Equipe. This announcement follows the roaring success that is the Esports World Cup, currently held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosting 21 esports titles across 22 tournaments.more

Esports World Cup 2024 officially kicks off today with the opening show starting in a few hours. The eight-week long esports festival features 21 esports titles and top teams across these titles competing for some of the biggest prize pools. Another big attraction of the esports extravaganza is the EWC 2024 Club Championship. The overarching event will reward the club/esports organization consistently placing in the top 8 in the 21 esports titles. The event will decide the best Club inmore