Heroes of the Storm Panel Recap - PAX East

Game Director, Dustin Browder discussed the current state of the Beta, some changes planned for Open Beta and more. 

New Battleground

Tomb of the Spider Queen

Described as a "small map that feels like a knife fight in a closet" this may be just what some of you super-stars who like fighting over watchtowers to start a match are looking for.   Minions will drop gems when they are killed.  Turning in gems will summon "Webweavers" to attack your enemies.  

Next Hero - Sylvanas Windrunner

The worst kept secret in Heroes of the Storm was that Sylvanas was going to be the next hero released.   Voila!

She will be a sneaky Specialist hero who has high DPS and Siege Damage.  She will corrupt and curse towers and minions. 

Here is a look at Sylvanas gameplay.

Game System Updates

Booyah! 

The post-match summary screen has been revamped.  The new screen will show:

• Account Level of players
• Hero Level
• Hero League Rank
• Detailed contributions will also show in the score screen.

Hero League and Team League

Players will be able be a part of up to three teams, each with a roster of up to nine players. 

We're Getting More Gold!

• Retroactive gold disbursements
• 2,000 at levels 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40
• 1,250 at level Hero Level 15 (Yes, Heroes will be able to to go level 20)
• 2,500 at Hero Level 20

Heroes of the Dorm Competition

College students can win their tuition.  More details here. 

This is great news all-around. 

What would you like to see added that isn't on this list?