StarCraft General Manager Explains Shift to Open-World Shooter: "It Was Boots on the Ground Every Time"

Summary

StarCraft is transitioning from a real-time strategy game to an open-world shooter, a decision that emerged naturally from team discussions about the desired story and player perspective. General manager Dan Hay explained that every time the team discussed or drew the game, it was always from a "boots on the ground" viewpoint, leading to the shift.