Blizzard Entertainment's Chinese representatives have now confirmed that the near-future beta will feature the StarCraft II map editor for the winners of the beta opt-ins. However, it will reportedly be limited in single player content, due to possible spoilers in regards to the game storyline. Also, a Battle.net account will of course be required and a separate ladder will be for the beta participants.

According to the Chinese representatives, the hardware required will have to be exceptional and up-to-par. These include a dual processor, two gigabytes of RAM and a NVIDIA 9800 graphics card for high-quality gameplay.

While sources have confirmed that the map editor is a reality and the system specifications are true, it remains tentative when the map editor will be released. Blizzard's RTS Community Manager Stefanie "Xordiah" Gwinner noted that the release of the editor may not be in the same proximity of the beta release. In all probability, it will be added in the median range between the release of the beta and the actual game.