Pings are coming in Patch 10.1.7 with 6 ping types, and some options for restrictions on how often or who can use pings in groups.
We’ll have to see how these pings look in game after the servers go live!
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Ping Options in Patch 10.1.7
From the Development Notes we see the following:
PING SYSTEM
The new Ping system allows you to quickly communicate with your team without having to use voice or text chat.
