With Vanguard's beta programme about to end, Sigil have announced a date for the end of the beta and what they plan to do with the accounts of the players who have worked and played so hard to get the game to where it is now.
The Vanguard: Saga of Heroes open beta will close just before midnight on 23rd January according to Sigil Games Online and publishing partners Koch Media and Sony Online Entertainment. That's in anticipation of the game's launch on 30th January, of course.
More details of what will happen to the accounts is here.
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