Work on the 1.0.2 patch is progressing well. We're still on track for deployment mid-next week. We're expecting at least one more patch to 1.0.1 this week, which will introduce the "Exit to Character Selection" functionality, among other changes.
Our customer support department still has a gigantic email backlog. Last time I checked it was at 1700 emails! We're trying hard to hire additional support staff to get caught up and resume the fast response times that people appreciated in Beta. I believe there are up to seven more support staff starting in the next week or so. Sorry about the delays and thanks for your patience!
Remember to submit appropriate builds for S02E03 to the Build of the Week Submission thread. We're going to be picking one in the next day or two.
Garena launched the Closed Beta of Path of Exile in Malaysia and Singapore last week. It's going really well! For more information about this partnership, check out this news post.
Race Season Five started over the weekend. We were blown away by the participation numbers - it's crazy to see eight to ten thousand characters enter an event! We're really looking forward to seeing your thoughts on Descent: Champions when it starts this coming weekend. For a beginner's guide to racing, check out this article.