Starcraft II NA servers to be opened up via patch

Again trying to appease the upset fans, Blizzard has announced via its community blog that it is now planning to release a patch that will add in an in-game server region selector to A&NZ versions of the game. Acknowledging the worries that A&NZ gamers had about downloading massive client files on limited download caps, Blizzard said, "Some of you have expressed concerns regarding your ISP download caps. We wanted to let you know that it will not be necessary to download a new Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty client to play in the NA region."

Blizzard did include one little disclaimer in the post, saying that "if an in-game solution can’t be implemented right away, then alternatives will be provided, such as offering a small file download that would duplicate the intended functionality and allow your existing client to access the NA region."

Despite caving in to the fan outcry, the megapublisher is still sticking to its guns and recommending that Aussie players connect to the Southeast Asian servers for lower latency. At this time it's uncertain as to when the fix will be released, but Blizzard has previously stated that a solution will be in place within 60 days of Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty's release.