Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
StarCraft II Editor
- 1Runs onMac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Mod packagingYes
- 4Script editingYes
- 5Supported formats.SC2Map, .SC2Layout, Galaxy script, XML data
- 6Supported platformsWindows, macOS
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: news.blizzard.com
Overview
StarCraft II Editor is ranked #7 of 24 in game modding tools on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
StarCraft II Editor plans and pricing
All plansStarCraft II Editor Free Editor for creating maps and mods for StarCraft II news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on game modding tools
- Free plan
- Yesnews.blizzard.com
- Mod packaging
- Yesnews.blizzard.com
- Script editing
- Yesnews.blizzard.com
- Supported formats
- .SC2Map, .SC2Layout, Galaxy script, XML datanews.blizzard.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOSnews.blizzard.com
Facts
- Purpose
- The editor lets players create custom maps and mods for StarCraft II.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Map types
- The editor supports player-created tower defense maps, MOBAs, campaigns, and competitive ladder maps.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Campaigns
- Custom campaigns can support map-to-map loading and can be played through the StarCraft II Arcade.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Editor modules
- The editor includes Trigger and Data Editors for manipulating game assets and creating visual effects.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Data editing
- The Data Editor's Easy Mode groups data collections and presents selected fields in a customizable table view.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Terrain tools
- The Galaxy Editor supports up to 15 cliff layers and includes terrain editing for shallow and deep water pathing.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Triggers
- The Trigger Editor includes a GUI for working with data table instances.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Blizzard's maps and mods guidance describes how to publish created content on Battle.net.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Storage limit
- A patch note states that the default server storage space for Arcade map creators was increased to 300 MB.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Mac support
- A patch note states that Test Document works properly in the Mac StarCraft II Editor.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The editor includes a Verify Bank trigger function to check whether a bank's signature is intact.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Blizzard describes the editor as a tool for aspiring map designers and experienced mod makers.news.blizzard.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Game Modding Tools in 2026#7 of 24
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Sources
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/23463124/starcraft-ii-10t· checked 4 Oct 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/994844/starcraft-ii-custo· checked 4 Oct 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/23471116/starcraft-ii-4-1· checked 4 Oct 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/23482838/starcraft-ii-5-0· checked 4 Oct 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/starcraft2/2495004/maps-and-mods-· checked 4 Oct 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/19930935/heart-of-the-swa· checked 4 Oct 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/19919138/heart-of-the-swa· checked 4 Oct 2026
- news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/2053470/patch-1-2-0-now-l· checked 4 Oct 2026