Yes, you heard right - sign up to Battle.net now for your chance to get into the biggest Beta of the century - Starcraft 2!
If you want to help Blizzard make Starcraft 2 the best game it can be (and let's face it - it's going to be pretty awesome regardless), there's something you can do.
Just sign up to Battle.net, and opt in to be a part of any upcoming betas. It's that simple - the beta is due in 'the coming months', so get in quick. And to make things super easy, there's this handy-dandy Beta FAQ which we're going to share with you right now.
How do I sign up for the StarCraft® II beta?In order to sign up for the StarCraft II beta, you first need to register a Battle.net account. You can opt in to the beta for StarCraft II, as well as betas for future Blizzard Entertainment games, through our new beta opt-in process. To get started, simply click "Beta Profile Settings" in Battle.net Account Management.
To be considered, you must create a beta profile containing your system specifications (see below) and indicate which Blizzard Entertainment games you're interested in beta testing -- be sure to check the box for the StarCraft universe. Once you've successfully uploaded a beta profile, the associated Battle.net account is added to a pool of potential beta testers.
What is a beta profile?A beta profile is a snapshot of your current system specifications. It includes such information as how much RAM you have, available hard drive space, your graphics card and driver, and other information about your system. We gather this information to ensure that we are able to test our games on a wide range and distribution of systems.
How do I get selected to become a beta tester?Participants for each beta test will be selected from the pool of eligible testers who have opted in based on their system specifications, beta-test preferences, and other factors, including pure luck. Opting in does not guarantee you will be selected to participate in a beta test.
How will I be notified if I am selected for a beta test?In the event you are selected to participate in a beta test, you will receive an e-mail informing you and directing you to Battle.net Account Management. From there, you will be able to download the beta client and obtain a beta key. If chosen, you will need to agree to the StarCraft II Beta Agreement prior to installing the client.
I attended BlizzCon 2008 and received a code for the StarCraft II beta. Do I have to go through this process?There is a separate process in place for players who received StarCraft II beta codes from BlizzCon 2008. To redeem your BlizzCon 2008 beta code, visit the beta sign-up page (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/misc/beta-signup.html -- don't worry that the page says World of Warcraft), and enter the code from your BlizzCon 2008 card, along with a valid email address that you check often.
Once you've completed these steps, we will contact you via email at some point during the StarCraft II testing process with further instructions. Please note that in order to participate after your receive the invitation, you will need to sign up for a new Battle.net account (if you haven't done so already).
Issue: 133 | February, 2012