Visitors play ''Starcraft'' at the Blizzard exhibition stand during the Gamescom 2011 fair in Cologne August 18, 2011. The Gamescom convention, Europe's largest video games trade fair, runs from August 17 to August 21.
Visitors play ''Starcraft'' at the Blizzard exhibition stand during the Gamescom 2011 fair in Cologne August 18, 2011. The Gamescom convention, Europe's largest video games trade fair, runs from August 17 to August 21. Reuters/Ina Fassbender

Blizzard’s “StarCraft 2” is arguably one of the best real-time strategy games to date. The game has spawned several tournaments, a massive fan base and a few expansions. However, developer Blizzard has already announced that the story will end with the final instalment of the game.

“Legacy of the Void,” the final instalment in the “StarCraft 2” trilogy, will be available starting Nov. 10. Polygon reports that the announcement was made during the "StarCraft 2" World Championships Series Season 3 Finals held in Krakow, Poland. Along with the announcement, Blizzard also released a cinematic trailer for “Legacy of the Void.”

The final expansion will complete the story perspectives of the three factions within the game. The original title “StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty” gave players a hand at the Terrans, while “StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm” gave players a look into the Zerg. “Legacy of the Void” will focus on the remaining faction, the sapient humanoid race of the Protoss, also known as the First-Born.

The final instalment will provide players with a whole new storyline and new units to play with. ”Legacy of the Void” will also introduce Archon Mode, a new game mode which sees a pair of players sharing ownership of a single base while battling against their opposite numbers.

IGN reports that “Legacy of the Void” is now available for pre-purchase on Battle.net. The game’s standard edition will cost about $40 (AU$55.89), which includes only the game itself. However, those who pre-purchase the game will have access to the Whispers of Oblivion missions.

Players could also opt to buy a Digital Deluxe Edition for $60 (AU$83.84), which includes several exclusive items for Blizzard’s other games including “World of Warcraft” and “Hearthstone.” Another purchasable edition for the game is a Collector’s Edition, which sells for $80 (AU$111.79). This edition will include a “StarCraft” Field Manual, a special DVD and a CD containing the game’s soundtrack.

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