File Extension Library


.GALAXY File Extension

  • Developer by: Blizzard Entertainment
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Text

What are .GALAXY files and how to open them?

Can't open .GALAXY file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .GALAXY file.

What is a .GALAXY file extension?

.GALAXY file extension is created by Blizzard Entertainment. .GALAXY has been classified as Game Files. The format of .GALAXY file is Text.

.GALAXY is Blizzard Galaxy File

Source code file created using Blizzard's Galaxy language, which is used to program game triggers and computer artificial intelligence modules for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty; contains variables, instructions, and other logic for the game; used for controlling the way the computer plays against human players, or for scripting game triggers.

GALAXY files are typically included in Blizzard Mo'PaQ archives, which use the .MPQ extension. They can be edited with the StarCraft II Editor (also referred to as the "Galaxy Editor"), which is included with the StarCraft II installation. Other files that include GALAXY files are .SC2DATA and .SC2ARCHIVE archives, both of which store data using the MPQ format.

List of all softwares that can open the Blizzard Galaxy File
Windows
Blizzard StarCraft 2
Blizzard StarCraft 2 Editor
Microsoft Notepad
Mac
Blizzard StarCraft 2
Blizzard StarCraft 2 Editor
Apple TextEdit
MacVim
Bare Bones TextWrangler

How to fix problems with .GALAXY files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GALAXY files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GALAXY file format
  2. You need to check the .GALAXY file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)