Patch Notes

Stay updated with the latest StarCraft 2 balance changes and patch notes.

Official Blizzard Patch Notes

For the most up-to-date and complete patch notes, visit the official Blizzard news page.

Recent Patch Summaries

Patch 5.0.12

November 2023
  • Various bug fixes and stability improvements
  • Map pool rotation updates
  • AI behavior improvements

Patch 5.0.11

August 2023
  • Balance updates for competitive play
  • New observer features
  • Performance optimizations

Patch 5.0.10

April 2023
  • Final balance patch by Blizzard
  • Community-driven balance changes
  • Various quality of life improvements

About SC2 Development

StarCraft 2 is in maintenance mode, which means major balance patches are rare. However, the game remains incredibly well-balanced after years of competitive play.

The community has taken an active role in maintaining the game through:

  • Community-driven balance councils
  • Custom ladder maps and rotations
  • Third-party tournament organizers
  • Active modding community