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