Welcome the Koprulu Sector. You are Jim Raynor, and you're on a crusade to bring down the Dominion and its nefarious leader, Arcturus Mengsk. Haunted by betrayal and remorse, some believe you've given up the fight. But you have promises to…
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Publisher
- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Genres
- Free To Play, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, Strategy
StarCraft II
Cloud Gaming
1. Buy the game
Instant Gaming 
2. Play with cloud gaming
Welcome the Koprulu Sector. You are Jim Raynor, and you're on a crusade to bring down the Dominion and its nefarious leader, Arcturus Mengsk. Haunted by betrayal and remorse, some believe you've given up the fight. But you have promises to…
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Publisher
- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Genres
- Free To Play, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, Strategy
MEDIA
Game Access
Do you need to own StarCraft II to play it via cloud gaming?
No. StarCraft II is free to play. You only need access to GeForce NOW and Boosteroid to start streaming.
Is StarCraft II included with cloud gaming subscriptions?
StarCraft II itself is free to play, so it is not bundled through a cloud subscription. Service access can still vary by platform.
Which cloud gaming services support StarCraft II?
StarCraft II is currently available on: GeForce NOW (via Battle.net); Boosteroid (via Battle.net).
Browser & Installation
Can you play StarCraft II in a web browser?
Yes. StarCraft II can be played in a web browser via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. No software installation is required.
Do you need to download StarCraft II to play it via cloud gaming?
No. When streaming via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid, StarCraft II runs entirely on remote servers. Nothing is downloaded or installed on your device.
Can you play StarCraft II without installing any app?
Yes. Browser play is supported. Native apps are also available for better performance: GeForce NOW: Windows & Android app, iOS via browser; Boosteroid: Windows app, mobile via browser.
Compatible Devices
On which devices can you play StarCraft II via cloud gaming?
Via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid, StarCraft II can be streamed on Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, Android, and iPhone/iPad via browser. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid also work on many Linux setups and handheld browsers.
Can you play StarCraft II on mobile devices?
Yes. StarCraft II is playable on mobile via GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. GeForce NOW: Windows & Android app, iOS via browser Boosteroid: Windows app, mobile via browser
Price & Subscription
Can you play StarCraft II for free on cloud gaming?
StarCraft II is free to play, but cloud access still depends on the service. GeForce NOW lets you start on its free tier. Boosteroid still requires a paid subscription.
Do you need a subscription to play StarCraft II on cloud gaming?
It depends on the service. GeForce NOW has a free tier, with paid plans optional. Boosteroid requires a paid subscription.
