SC2 4.0 Release

Rendered Interface

• Full fidelity rendered images of the game.
• Provides both observation and action interface.
• Supported on Windows/Mac/Linux.

Save/Load

• Adds request to create a savepoint and later rewind time back to the savepoint.
• Includes alternate faster implementation for minigame maps.

Replay API

• Automated service for getting ladder replays.
• Documentation can be found here: https://github.com/Blizzard/s2client-proto/tree/master/samples/replay-api

Other features:

• Realtime mode support for replays.
• Observer actions.
• Support for sending/recieving chat messages.
• Size option to DebugText
• Exposed max shield/energy values.

SC2 3.17 Release

This release updates the protocol with the new features added in the 3.17 patch.

Additional Unit Data

• Whether a protoss structure is powered
• Whether a pylon has fast warp in

Additional Unit Type Data

• Tech requirements
• Build/Train time
• Ability that creates the unit
• Morphed variants of the unit
• Food used and provided
• Race it belongs to
• If it is a mineral patch or vespene geyser

Additional Upgrade Data

• Resource cost
• Research time
• Ability that researches the upgrade