Starcraft 2 expansion gets release date

Blizzard has confirmed the Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm expansion will launch 12 March 2013.

It will come with a new campaign telling the story of Sarah Kerrigan, Queen of Blades, as she gathers the zerg Swarm and goes up against Arcturus Mengsk.

Heart of the Swarm will also feature new multiplayer units and new features.

"With Heart of the Swarm, our goal has been to expand on the multiplayer action and cinematic storytelling of Wings of Liberty," said Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime.

"Combined with features like unranked matchmaking and our new leveling system, this expansion elevates the StarCraft 2 experience for players of all skill levels."

The expansion will also be available in Digital Deluxe and Collector's Editions, featuring in-game bonus items.