As you may know, we had previously recruited some veteran players who have a lot of knowledge and expertise on relics (mapping) so that we may rework relics such as maps for each tier, monster type for each map and monster stats. With player feedback, we will improve that system so that it may be tested prior to the new season. I want players to be able to utilize their existing characters from season 12 to do this so that a before & after is easier to evaluate since the characters themselves will be the same. Therefore, we will set an end date for season 12 at which point the ladder rankings on the website will be archived and will no longer update the EXP even as players continue playing on the realm. If you wish to improve your rankings on the ladder, you will have until September 8th. On this day, a patch containing the relic changes will also release once the rankings have been archived. All players will then be able to play on the updated relics and provide feedback (not just map council). If changes are necessary, they can be implemented during the playtest until we are all happy with the system. Once this happens, we will then set a ladder reset date for season 13 to start a couple weeks later. As usual, the patch notes will be released a week or two prior to the reset and players will be able to playtest the new content patch for bugs on the PTR. The necessary information relating to the reset, such as main realm downtime, non-ladder shared stash and reset start time will be included in the follow-up announcement once the relic playtest concludes.

If you are on the "map council" please check the private discord thread for important information. If you missed the sign-up for that (in June) you can still join now. Note that it takes place exclusively on discord and you must therefore DM me there. This council is for giving feedback on the relic changes and not some exclusive access (playtest will be public to all).