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More testing coming. Image via Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>

In a change from its usual schedule, Blizzard will host a separate live stream on June 21 to discuss the upcoming Season Five PTR in their Campfire Chat. This decision to separate the mid-season update from the PTR release aims to provide a smoother transition for players, avoiding any disruption as they switch from the PTR back to the live game.<\/p>