#1 - March 19, 2013, 2 p.m.
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Kerrigan has returned, and her brood has begun creeping planet earth. In the wake of a massive midnight launch event spanning thousands of stores across five continents, the global zerg invasion has commenced. Players around the world are now streaming back into the Koprulu sector to start the epic new chapter in the saga of StarCraft II.

Check out the press release for more details, head over to the StarCraft II Forums to join the discussion, and if you haven't yet, upgrade and join the swarm.

Campaign & Lore

Campaign Press Coverage
Blizzard Entertainment welcomed guests from the media and fansite community to take an in-depth look at the Heart of the Swarm.
StarCraft II: Flashpoint
Bestselling author Christie Golden explores the events leading into the Heart of the Swarm expansion.
Short Story: In the Blood
When his cold-blooded master steals zerg larvae to sell, the street urchin Vik must seize his chance to leave the slums of Deadman’s Port behind.
Short Story: A War On
Sometimes, the war that’s raging on the battlefield is nothing compared to the one a soldier’s fighting in his own head every day.
Short Story: The Teacher
Past efforts to subjugate the Swarm have yielded catastrophe, which is why Dr. Loew is pursuing a slightly ... different approach.
Short Story: Frenzy
As Marshal Rin Shearon is about to find out, this peaceful little vacation spot isn’t just the perfect getaway; it’s also the perfect feeding ground.
Short Story: Cold Symmetry
One brave Zealot warrior must overcome impossible odds to save his people from certain doom.
Short Story: Icehouse
Warden Kejora knows that what the Dominion needs on the frontlines more than anything else ... and he's more than happy to supply them.
Kerrigan: Hope and Vengeance
The first new full comic in the Blizzard Comics Section asks the question, "What would you give up for revenge?"
Project Blackstone
Now it is your turn to dissect the mystery of this classified government laboratory.

eSports & Multiplayer

Video: eSports and Multiplayer
An in-depth look at what Heart of the Swarm brings to the eSports and Multiplayer scene.
Replay Features
Check out the ways the replay and resume features in StarCraft II are being expanded and enhanced.
New Units
The seven new units, including statistics, matchup and counter information, and a close-up 3D model that you can interact with.
New League Percentages
We'll be making a few changes to player distribution among the lower leagues in Heart of the Swarm.

Social Features & UI Improvements

Video: Social Features
An in-depth look at Clans, Groups, and player interaction in Heart of the Swarm
Video: Ways to Play
Get up to speed on how the user interface has been improved and enhanced.
Leveling
Take a look at the different types of rewards that are up for grabs in the new Leveling system.
Groups
The new Groups feature is for players who want to associate casually and in larger numbers.
Clans
Clans are teams of up to 50 players who share a tag and private communications channels.
Global Play
Players can now freely switch between regions via the StarCraft II login screen.

Customer & Technical Support Information

Known Issues
Do you have an issue? See if we already know about it.
Troubleshooting
Find more information on common technical issues.
Patch Notes
This includes changes in Patch 2.0.6 and links to previous patches.
Bug Report Forum
Are you experiencing an issue that you'd like to share with Blizzard? Tell us about it here.
 

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