StarCraft II beta

The StarCraft II beta is a testing phase of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. It is expected to be released in 2009.

The beta is expected to last four to six months. After the initial wave of invites, more players will be added when use drops or they need to test more users. It is also known that Blizzard will not make the Beta available in all areas at the same time. Blizzard will release the beta in different regions individually, as they set up beta-testing infrastructure in each region.

Karune reported that there will be access to the map editor during the beta process but not necessarily from the start.

The purpose of a beta is to have a large number of users testing for bugs. Blizzard will also use the beta to test StarCraft II's multiplayer balance.

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Beta Keys
Beta keys are a code which enables gamers to participate in the StarCraft II beta.

Codes received at WWI 2008 and BlizzCon 2008 can be used for StarCraft II beta keys.

There will be opportunities at BlizzCon 2009 as well.

Opportunities
Beta opportunities will include:


 * StarCraft II beta opt-in
 * BlizzCast contests
 * Future Finding Jim Raynor screenshots (will be announced when it starts)
 * StarCraft II trivia

Fansite Beta Key Opportunities

 * Main article: Fansite Opportunities

Fansites will provide opportunities to win beta keys.