. Additional character asset work done. A few more characters will be added in addition to those already planned. The new additions won't be disclosed at this time.

. Programming block proper for new characters/game elements will begin very shortly once a few pending issues/glitches have been resolved.

. Tentative release time-frame is mid summer to late summer. The goal will be to try and release the beta by early summer, but depending on what unforeseen issues are encountered, and if updates are made to a few existing characters, this may alternatively fall into late summer proper. But overall, release shouldn't go beyond the summer time-frame.