@LinchDavid Ahoy! We have our updates on the PTR prior to all patches. There our QA, and any players who wish to check things out, can test content prior to implementation. You're also welcome to check out our Public Issue Tracker: https://bit.ly/atlasissuetracker
@Jonny05005396 Ahoy! Players that have been banned from the game previously will not be unbanned for the new season. Thanks for your reply and happy sailing!