StarCraft: Retribution for Mac

StarCraft: Retribution — Expansion Overview

StarCraft: Retribution is an add-on for StarCraft: Brood War created with Mac players in mind. It significantly enlarges the original experience by introducing extensive new content: more than 120 fresh multiplayer battlegrounds and a full single-player campaign that builds on the universe’s storyline. Together these additions extend replayability and open up new tactical possibilities for competitive matches.

Multiplayer additions and variety

• A library of 120+ custom and revamped multiplayer maps that encourage different strategies and team compositions.
• New terrain types and layouts designed to promote varied tactical choices and longer strategic planning.
• Map designs that support both casual skirmishes and competitive play, keeping matches engaging for diverse skill levels.

Single-player campaign and objectives

• An expanded campaign that deepens the setting and introduces new mission structures and goals.
• Fresh mission types that test different skill sets, from timed objectives to complex multi-stage assaults.
• Story elements and mission briefings that add context and new challenges for solo players.

Who will enjoy this expansion

• Returning veterans will find updated content and more tactical options to refresh familiar matchups.
• Newcomers to the series can explore an expanded single-player campaign while learning on a wide selection of multiplayer maps.
• Competitive strategy fans who appreciate map variety, nuanced objectives, and expanded multiplayer scenarios.

Platform and playing notes

StarCraft: Retribution was targeted at Mac users and released as an enhancement to the Brood War client; check compatibility with your system and any required patches before installing.

If you want something different

If you prefer a lighter, more casual tower-defense experience, consider trying the trial of Plants vs. Zombies as an alternative — it offers bite-sized missions and a very different pace compared with the tactical depth of StarCraft.