You cannot play ranked ladder. You cannot play co-op missions with a friend (unless you use specific, tricky VPN/LAN tools like Radmin VPN, and even then, it’s janky). If you want to fight other humans, buy the real game.

If budget is a concern — wait for a . The collection goes 50–75% off regularly.

Get your copy of StarCraft II: The Complete Collection by ElAmigos today and join the battle!

: Downloading repacks from third-party sites carries risks of malware. Furthermore, since the base game is free-to-play , many users recommend downloading the official version for the best stability and access to free multiplayer.

The entire Wings of Liberty Terran campaign is 100% free to play.

Blizzard/Activision (now Microsoft) still owns this IP. While the game is old, downloading the Complete Collection for free is piracy. If you love the franchise and want to support the (potential) StarCraft III development, buy the legit bundle during a sale.