The big news from Epic Games is a firm date on when the open beta will finally kick off. That special day: August 16th. Anyone who wants to jump in to the new MOBA for PC or PS4 can do so then. Until that day comes, the game is still open for Early Access subscribers who purchased a Founders Pack as it has been since March. You can get more info about that here.
Those Early Access players will also get first crack at the latest hero to join the roster, Khaimera, who joins the lineup on June 21st. He's a dual axe wielding melee character and the first in the series to specialize in getting up close and personal to disrupt opponents by isolating them with close-up encounters.
There are also a few gameplay changes coming soon. A new mode is debuting, Draft Mode, where players are first placed in a lobby with 9 others before selecting their characters. This is a direct attempt at cutting down on matchmaking times. There's also some hero balancing going on and a bit more even distribution to those who assist in takedowns with the Card Experience sharing. Full details can be found on the official site.
