Why do I have to download an application to create a beta profile?Our beta opt-in application allows us to gather information about potential beta testers' systems quickly and accurately, helping us ensure that the resulting pool of beta testers we select most closely represents the range and distribution of systems we wish to test.
How does the beta opt-in application work?Running the beta opt-in application quickly and automatically generates a profile based on your system specifications. It then displays this information and asks if you wish to submit the specifications to create a beta profile for the Battle.net account you used to download the application.
Does the application also profile the software I have installed on my system?No, the opt-in application simply scans the major hardware components of your system, along with your graphics card driver. Other system information, such as the contents of your hard drive, is not scanned.
Will entering multiple times improve my chances of being selected?Each Battle.net account can only opt in once, so you are unable to opt in multiple times to improve your chances.
Will opting in early improve my chances of being selected?Beta invitees will be selected periodically from the entire pool of players who have chosen to opt in and who meet the requirements. Opting in early doesn't mean you'll be invited sooner than someone who signs up after you.
I created a new Battle.net account, but I'm unable to opt in. Why?In order for a Battle.net account to be able to opt in to upcoming beta tests, you must have at least one Blizzard Entertainment game that you own attached to the account. Please note that the World of Warcraft trial edition does not count toward this requirement. Having more than one game attached to an account or having specific games attached to an account will not affect your chances to be selected.
When does the StarCraft II beta test start?We don't have an exact start date to share at this time, but note that when it does begin, we will be adding additional regions to the beta test in phases. North America, Australia, and New Zealand will be the first regions to begin beta testing, and other regions will follow afterward in phases. We will have more information to share about all of these phases in the future.
The reason for setting up the beta in regional phases is that it takes time to set up and configure our testing infrastructure in each area. Bringing up one region at a time makes the overall testing process for StarCraft II and Battle.net more efficient from a development perspective, making the test more effective, and allowing us to complete the game more quickly than if we attempted to start the beta test in all regions at the same time. We will share more information about the start dates for the beta in different regions at a later date.
When I first signed up for a Battle.net account, I checked a box to indicate I wanted to participate in Blizzard betas, but I didn't submit a beta profile with my system specs. Do I need to complete this new process?Yes. In order to be considered for the StarCraft II beta and any other upcoming Blizzard Entertainment betas, you'll need to upload your beta profile through the application found in Battle.net Account Management.
If you have any questions not covered in this FAQ or encounter issues during the opt-in process, please visit http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/contactbilling for contact information, or contact us via our web form: http://us.blizzard.com/support/webform.xml.
Issue: 133 | February, 2012