StarCraft II Editor

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StarCraft II Editor is ranked #8 of 24 in game modding tools on Inferse. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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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