Blizzard announces they are adding an unranked draft mode to Heroes of the Storm, which is probably the feature most frequently requested for their MOBA. The new draft is coming with some changes to how their MMR system works, and they hope these changes will improve matchmaking. Word is this will launch along with the ranked revamp expected this month. In other Heroes news, they also offer balance update notes for a patch that will come tomorrow to buff Chromie. Here's the overview of the unranked draft news:

Coming with our ranked revamp will be an Unranked Draft mode. With its own unique queue similar to Quick Match or Ranked modes, Unranked Draft will feature a pick and ban system similar to Hero League, no party restrictions, and its own unique MMR (Matchmaking Rating). Our hope is that Unranked Draft will be the preferred queue for players looking to draft with a few friends or play in a more structured environment than Quick Match but without the pressures of ranked play.

With this new game mode and the Ranked Play Revamp, we will also be implementing a couple of behind-the-scenes changes that should address some concerns regarding fair matches and immobility on the ladder.