StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Patch Notes

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Latest Patch

5.0.17

Oct 7, 2026

Developer's Note: Following the release of the last major patch, we have been collecting and closely reviewing your feedback. Our intention was to try something new, particularly with workers, and needed time to let the meta develop in order to ensure the most accurate feedback was being considered.

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Previous Updates

5.0.16b HotfixHotfixJul 16, 2026We are making changes based on player data and feedback. We are calibrating both Protoss and Terran to help deal with Zerg. We will continue to monitor and make changes if necessary.

5.0.16 HotfixHotfixJun 30, 2026We have made some adjustment based on feedback and player data over the last week. We will continue to monitor the patch and make further changes if necessary.

5.0.16Jun 22, 2026Patch 5.0.16 has been released with map pool and economy updates, balance changes with expanding strategic variety across all three races, and overall quality of life improvements.

5.0.15 HotfixHotfixOct 8, 2025Psionic Storm damage was reduced from 140 to 110 over 6 seconds (23.3 DPS > 18.3 DPS). Broodlord speed reduced from 2.62 to 2.24.