A free to play science fiction Multi-Player Online RPG played through Battle.net on StarCraft II. StarCraft Universe can be played solo, with friends, or you can jump into a public lobby and experience the game's content while making new friends. Players will start their experience by creating a character, choosing one of eight iconic StarCraft II classes and customizing their weapons, focus, gender and appearance. Once in the hub area, players will notice various non-player characters which give access to nearly all implemented elements of the game. SCU features hundreds of items, gear which can be improved and socketed with enhancements, 80 unique weapons that level up as you use them, over 120 unique class abilities, pets, draftable mercenaries, and even pilotable vehicles which can all be used in combat.