[2023] Updated bots were added to the PBE for about 1 week in late October and then pulled. Hoping for an update from Riot on their findings and when they expect the next iteration to be tested.

Hello! I just got back from vacation, so sorry for the delay in response (where I did indeed go to Worlds so congrats to T1!)

The PBE went really well for us! We got exactly what we needed from it in terms of technical viability measures and player feedback. Due to this, we are currently building out additional behaviors for the Advanced queue as we only demonstrated the Beginner queue (we will remove features for Intro as Intro has a specific new player focus.)

That said, we are on track for a release of Intro/Beginner/Advanced Queue set up for a full release in early to mid 2024. Pending timing of other big beats + building out those advanced behaviors and integrating some of the new SR map changes. (Ex: Driving Shelly)

Expect an article from us early next year with more info on what we are building and hardened dates!

My vacation was built around going once I scored tickets! Worlds hype is real and I love joining the hype traiiiinnnnnnn for Finals. :)

Hello! You should hear more Soon.TM! So close that I rather not say more :D

(...But I will! You should hear more probably within the next month or a tad after that!)

I checked the AMA a few times and saw no questions towards bots so I did not tag in to answer any questions.

For our current status & timeline, I would expect a more widely communicated update within the next month or so. :)

For our current status & timeline, I would expect a more widely communicated update within the next month or so.

So yes! News soon and thank you for your patience and excitement.

We are excited to see what players think :)

Thanks! You should see some bigger comms real soon.tm from us as well :)

Yay! Glad we can finally talk about it. :D