Steam News announces the launch of Minion Masters, a free-to-play, skill-based minion brawling game for Windows. Here's word on the game's graduation from Early Access: "We’re extremely excited about the upcoming launch for Minion Masters, the crazy BetaDwarf take on Free-to-play skill-based minion action! It’s the game we always wanted to play, so we made it! Join us and over a million players, and show us your unique strategy!" Those who pick up the game before the end of this month can also get the Accursed Army Pack DLC for free. As for other premium purchases, there's another $54.97 USD in DLC to be had, as well as a Complete FORCED Collection that's currently 25% off its eye-popping $100.92 list price. This post has details on changes for the release version, and here's an overview of the game:

Engage in epic 1v1 or 2v2 battles, in this fast-paced strategic minion brawler that's easy to pick-up but hard to master.
In Minion Masters there are many different Masters with unique hero abilities and you collect awesome minions like fierce demons, cute creatures, devastating spells and much more.
Utilize your minions to destroy the enemy Master! When a minion has been summoned they can no longer be controlled, so place them wisely to win!
Game Modes

• 1v1 - Fight against other players and see how far your skills can take you. The rank of Grandmaster awaits if you become one of the best!
• 2v2 - Join with your friend or queue up with strangers to take down other teams in this super intense 2v2 action. Twice the minions, twice the action!
• 1v1 Draft - Build your deck from a random selection of cards each run. You gain better rewards if you defeat more opponents, but be careful, 3 losses and you're out!
• Mayhem - New crazy rules to try out every week!
• Expeditions - Rewarding and challenging journeys!
• Solo challenges - Hone your skills by practicing against AI Masters!