A promotional image for the new Blizzard game, Heroes of the Storm, showcasing some iconic Blizzard characters.

Blizzard’s Heroes of the Storm online strategy game officially launches June 2

Hell, it’s about time.

Blizzard’s multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) Heroes of the Storm officially comes out June 2. The free-to-play PC game has been in a closed beta since January. It’s also been in a technical alpha state since March 2014. This gives Blizzard a chance to take advantage of the incredibly lucrative MOBA market, which makes $54 million a month in the United States alone.

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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.