Heart of the Swarm Opening Cinematic Revealed

Heart of the Swarm Opening Cinematic Revealed

The Queen of Blades is gone. On the hellish planet Char, Jim Raynor harnessed the power of an ancient Xel’Naga artifact in a desperate bid to stop the Zerg Swarm from overrunning the Koprulu sector, and the artifact restored Sarah Kerrigan to her human form. Without their queen to guide and unify them, the Swarm has fractured into several broods scattered throughout the Koprulu sector. One of the greatest threats to the galaxy has been neutralized... or so it seems.

On March 12, 2013, the release of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm will answer many questions for players around the world, but many more questions remain.

Sarah Kerrigan is on the loose. Even without the terrible powers of the Queen of Blades or the might of the Swarm at her command, the former Ghost remains a foe not to be taken lightly. But if the artifact really did set her free, then why is Kerrigan seeking out Zerg broods scattered throughout the Koprulu sector? Is she still pursuing her quest for vengeance, or has her transformation given Kerrigan a new purpose?

We are pleased to present the opening cinematic for StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm in full HD glory. Whether you ultimately choose to play as Protoss, Terran, or Zerg, you simply must ask yourself one question:

Who is Sarah Kerrigan?

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm arrives March 12. Avoid the (Zerg) rush on launch day and pre-purchase the game digitally on Battle.net now. 

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EasyAI #422
EasyAI
1/22/2013
1:10 that has to be the dumbest viking ever.
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TrAn #387
TrAn
1/22/2013
@EasyAI: but it was cool how it transformed. not like in the game , like a tranformer
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MrKowalski #633
MrKowalski
1/22/2013
The transformation of the viking was just amazing, getting pwned seconds later is another topic.
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KhronusLight #976
KhronusLight
1/22/2013
Silly Terrans... those siege tanks should have already been in siege mode... Where are the medivacs!

Such an amazing video. The quality is breathtaking
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HotDog #678
HotDog
1/22/2013
Reminds me of the Lord of the Rings
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Ethenil #704
Ethenil
1/22/2013
Now we need a WoW movie :D
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Marjoly #293
Marjoly
1/22/2013
This cinematic stands as proof of why ultralisks need a trample ability.
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Marcello #832
Marcello
1/22/2013
Starcraft should be a movie!
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Jurge #552
Jurge
1/22/2013
There was a movie, its called "Starship Troopers". . .
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VanguardSix #838
VanguardSix
1/22/2013
That cinematic... just chills up my spine the whole time. I actually felt a bit of fear with how real it looked and brutal it was. I could only pity the marines as I watched their entire battalion become swept away by the onslaught of Zerg. Muzzle flash after muzzle flash being extinguished until all I could see was the swarm washing over their position as if they weren't even there to begin with.
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Wolf #1460
Wolf
1/22/2013
Why the hell haven't you guys done a movie yet?!
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DelbyDank #892
DelbyDank
1/22/2013
just purchased this i live in Australia but it says north America copy? will this affect anything or will this be fixed on release day?
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Vendetta #423
Vendetta
1/22/2013
Did any1 else see tassadar flying the battlecruiser at the end?
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Hellknight #322
Hellknight
1/22/2013
@Vendetta: Sir i do believe you just won the internet
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SonofAuir #414
SonofAuir
1/22/2013
such carnage and terran devistation...it was beautiful :3 well done blizz, can't wait to see what you do with the protoss one when the day comes. keep up the awesomesauce work :D
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Wren #437
Wren
1/22/2013
Battlecruiser, not quite operational.
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Damn epic trailer.
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CaRnAgE #961
CaRnAgE
1/22/2013
Amazing! can't wait!
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Maglock #222
Maglock
1/22/2013
Okay, I may not like Starcraft but that was one of the most epic trailers ever. You've heard it before but I'll say it again. Make a movie already! Your fans want it, the world is waiting for it but y we see no movie yet?!
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Darvelain #342
Darvelain
1/22/2013
@Maglock: totally agree
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Warmaster #990
Warmaster
1/22/2013
@Maglock: +1

epic :D
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Tomorrow #229
Tomorrow
1/22/2013
Let's see if this is going to be another huge let down like D3 was when it came out.

OT: Blizzard should get started on doing up some movies man like seriously people have been asking for them for years get on top of it Blizz we want movies to throw more money at.
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Brad #1314
Brad
1/22/2013
@Tomorrow: D3 was mostly a let down purely because of the hype that had built up over the course of a decade. This looks amazing, and the beta has been great, so I have high hopes for it, and I doubt that anyone will be disappointed.
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Astaldo #331
Astaldo
1/22/2013
Every time the art/cinematic department seem to raise the bar a little higher.
Loved the water dropplets, the air flow on the organic skin and pretty much everything else. The Ultralisks looked so bad !@#.

Job well done again Blizzard
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Astaldo #331
Astaldo
1/22/2013
@Astaldo: Replying to myself to add 3 thumbs up for the music !! Gave me goosebumps.
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MrKowalski #633
MrKowalski
1/22/2013
@Astaldo: I second that. Every single Blizzard cinematic is way better than the last one.
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Chaz #488
Chaz
1/22/2013
That choke point, that epic viking transform, that overrun.

That amazing cinematic 0_o Never cease to impress everyone Blizzard, VERY well done.
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SonofAuir #414
SonofAuir
1/22/2013
@Chaz: agreed whole heartidly, viking scene i was like : "woah" then it got crushed im like "owned" XD
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Exoduscloud #510
Exoduscloud
1/22/2013
best 2 minute movie ever
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Default #283
Default
1/22/2013
!@#$ing Bad-%^-! Well done Blizzard, well done.
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SAWgunnertwo #667
SAWgunnertwo
1/22/2013
they hit that ultralisk hard enough to start pissing it off lol
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Cujo #703
Cujo
1/22/2013
I was also slightly disappointed when the Banelings didn't splash into 3 to 5 marines instantly melting them, but the Opening Cinematic was still OP. Quality as I've never seen before kudos Blizz
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TheUnbound #684
TheUnbound
1/22/2013
I just nerded all over my keyboard.
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Rillex #560
Rillex
1/22/2013
OMFG BEST CINEMATIC EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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nebula #216
nebula
1/22/2013
@Rillex: this one is "standardly" blizzard quality cine.. my vote for the best one would prolly go to one of the D3 cines at this point.
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Canker #658
Canker
1/22/2013
Amazing as always. Although, there is too much Ultralisk stomping and not enough cleaving. I was really hoping to see the Baneling explode too.
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aLittleBoy #406
aLittleBoy
1/22/2013
@Canker: That would have been happening if Blizzard made it a full length movie. :D
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Bloodnok #945
Bloodnok
1/22/2013
Incredible
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Mooch #513
Mooch
1/22/2013
Fantastic.
Dat ultralisk.
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Draco #301
Draco
1/22/2013
Please, Bliz just make a movie of starcraft already. You'll make hundreds of millions! That video just gets me pumped to play SC. It's just soo awesome!