Heroes of the Storm big gameplay changes are available for testing

Blizzard Entertainment’s gameplay changes for its PC multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) Heroes of the Storm are now available on the game’s PTR (public test realm), meaning that anyone can try them out while not hurting their stats or progression in the actual game.

Heroes of the Storm is free-to-play. It depends on new content and updates to keeps its players engaged. This often means new heroes, but it’s also important for Blizzard to keep fans happy by adjusting mechanics — and innovate to help stand out from League of Legends and Dota 2, the leading MOBAs in gaming.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.