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