In a landmark collaboration, Polish studio Archon Studio has partnered with Blizzard Entertainment to bring the legendary StarCraft universe to tabletops with the StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game, slated for release in 2026.
The announcement, made during a March 2025 livestream, promises a tactical wargame that channels the frenetic energy and strategic depth of the 1998 real-time strategy (RTS) classic, featuring the Terran, Zerg, and Protoss factions.
A Passion Project Decades in the Making
Archon Studio, known for titles like Heroes of Might & Magic III: The Board Game and Wolfenstein: The Board Game, described the project as a labor of love. CEO Jarek Ewertowski, a self-proclaimed StarCraft superfan, emphasized the studio’s deep ties to the franchise: “StarCraft inspired us to enter this industry. Bringing its universe to tabletops is a full-circle moment”.
The game will launch with a starter box pitting Terrans against Zerg, complete with modular terrain pieces, while Protoss forces will debut in a separate expansion. Miniatures will adhere to 32mm scale, with Marines standing at 32mm and larger units like Ultralisks towering over the battlefield. Notably, colossal ships like Battlecruisers and Carriers are excluded due to lore-accurate scaling challenges.
Gameplay: Fast-Paced Tactics, RTS DNA
Archon aims to replicate StarCraft’s signature speed and asymmetry:
Faction Diversity: Zerg swarm with 20–40 units per army, while Protoss rely on elite 10–15 model forces, mirroring their in-game roles.
Streamlined Rules: Battles last 1.5–2 hours, using a “one roll” alternating activation system. Units gain 20–30% combat bonuses when countering foes, rewarding strategic matchups.
No Base Building: Focus shifts to skirmish combat, with hero units like Jim Raynor and Kerrigan (Queen of Blades) leading forces. Pre-rendered images confirm their inclusion.
Miniatures & Customization
Archon’s expertise in hard-plastic kits shines:
Modular Designs: Swappable heads, arms, and accessories (e.g., muzzle flashes, Zerg bio-mutations) allow deep customization.
Flight Stands: Air units like Mutalisks and Vikings hover on transparent stands, adding dynamic verticality.
Affordable Pricing: Archon pledges a 30% cost reduction compared to Games Workshop equivalents, with models made from high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) plastic
