Last night when the Friends and Family Beta Patch 2 was released, all characters were wiped. No explanation was provided for the wipe. Some fans speculate external closed beta might start very soon, but the wipe might be unrelated. That has happened in past beta tests.
Diablo III Beta: Character Wipe in Patch 2
Diablo III Beta: Character Wipe in Patch 2
Diablo III Beta: Character Wipe in Patch 2
Last night when the Friends and Family Beta Patch 2 was released, all characters were wiped. No explanation was provided for the wipe. Some fans speculate external closed beta might start very soon, but the wipe might be unrelated. That has happened in past beta tests.