Make no mistake. War is coming. And we finally know when it arrives. Originally announced in March 2025, StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game adapts the sci-fi Blizzard Entertainment gaming franchise to tabletop for the first time ever. The game drew large crowds for playtesting at Spiel Essen in October, establishing it as one of the most anticipated tabletop games of 2026. Archon Studios opened up preorders for the new StarCraft game on March 10 and confirmed that the game would launch at retail in May.

According to the official website, the game allows players to play as the Terran, Zerg, or Protoss factions with high-quality miniatures in a tabletop wargaming scenario. The easy comparison is to Warhammer 40,000, but the rules are actually quite different, with streamlined mechanics that seem to position it as a great entry point for anybody curious about tabletop wargames — especially those that are fans of StarCraft.

The core product is a two-player starter set featuring the rebel Terran army led by Jim Raynor and the Zerg swarm, with Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades leading the charge in a large-scale battle set in the Koprolu sector. Players control their lead models as they hire units using minerals to build up their armies, spend vespene gas to play tactical cards, take part in turn-based battles, and complete missions to turn the tide of intergalactic war. This one-on-one game takes an estimated one to two hours to complete, but the game is built for up to six players, and each faction emphasizes a distinct strategy that parallels how they function in the video games.

There’s also a starter set featuring the Protoss faction led by Artanis, along with additional separate miniatures, a Lost Temple map, and various bundles that include some or all of the above. Pre-orders for the Founders Edition are now open through April 17, with orders expected to begin shipping sometime in April or May.