StarCraft II

Blizzard Entertainment

Works on Arm x86 emulation

StarCraft II runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism).

Last verified on Nov 1, 2023.

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Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Type: x86 emulation
Validation: Verified by Qualcomm
Last Updated: Nov 1, 2023

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What this means

Install choice

StarCraft II runs through Prism. Use the current x64 or x86 build, then test heavy workflows such as sync, export, plug-ins and background services.

Read the Prism guide →

Game compatibility checks

StarCraft II runs in the game catalog, but performance, launchers, DRM and online anti-cheat can still vary by title. Test the mode you actually plan to play.

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Data freshness

This entry is listed as Verified by Qualcomm and was last updated on Nov 1, 2023. Use the report link above if a newer vendor build changes the result.

Anti-cheat status

Anti-cheat:Other / kernel anti-cheat Unconfirmed

Blizzard Warden user-mode anti-cheat does not block emulation, so launch is not gated, but no verified Windows-on-Arm report was found.

Source ↗ Anti-Cheat on Windows on Arm → Anti-cheat status last verified Jun 6, 2026. Vendors update support frequently — treat this as a snapshot.

StarCraft II on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does StarCraft II work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

StarCraft II runs on Windows on Arm through built-in x86 emulation (Prism). Last verified on Nov 1, 2023.

Is StarCraft II native Arm64 or emulated?

StarCraft II runs through Prism, the x86 emulation layer built into Windows 11 on Arm. Most apps work well under emulation with a modest performance overhead compared to native Arm64 builds.

Does StarCraft II work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

StarCraft II is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.