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It's quite possible that's the only version of the original source code that still exists. Many game studios didn't use source control even through the 90s and

It's quite possible that's the only version of the original source code that still exists. Many game studios didn't use source control even through the 90s and once a game was considered "done" there wasn't much perceived value in keeping the source code or original assets around. Consequently, many games from that period only exist in release form. Edit: I stand corrected on Starcraft.

duskwuff 9y ago
> For example, Blizzard only has the source code to Starcraft because someone found a backup CD on eBay and returned it to them This is a myth. Blizzard was already well on their way to releasing StarCraft: Remastered when that CD was found -- it's very unlikely that the found CD contained anything unique. https://us.battle.net/forums/en/starcraft/topic/20757605637#post-5 https://us.battle.net/forums/en/starcraft/topic/20757605637#...