Fans of Blizzard Entertainment’s real-time strategy game StarCraft II will have plenty to celebrate this week as the company is adding a downloadable patch that adds new features to the game. The patch, version 2.0.10, will include a series of tweaks and bug fixes to the game, along with a new Observer Interface that eSports enthusiasts will want to make note of.
It will now come with two Blizzard-design UI’s that players can choose from – either Split 1vs1, where information is moved to the top of the screen, or Streamlined, with information tucked away into the upper right corner of the screen. In addition, a “Units Lost” overlay will be included so players can see what’s missing from their arsenal, as well as two new zoom levels to get a wider view of the land. Fans of the replay feature will also be able to find highlights much quicker than before.
Finally, new UI options will allow color-blind players to take part in the action, relying less on color-switching and more on conveying information — yet another example of how Blizzard and other companies take advantage of adding features to new patches, allowing new audiences to enjoy their games.
Source: Blizzard
