I don't really want to release a beta publicly, because I'm sure it'll cause more hassle than it's worth with new members asking... let's say 'basic' questions. It'd be easier on everyone if the version I release is final, maybe with an update later if any bugs crop up. That said, you're more than welcome to beta-test once I'm done the first region, if you like. ;)
I knew there was a second region, but I have no idea if it's of equal size, or just something tacked on there. I can also tell you there's some kind of endgame island, and as the guy in the thread said, the world championship. Whatever that is. o.O
I'm leaving for a few days on Sunday or Monday, though. I'll be done with the first region before that, if I have anything to say about it. Progress will likely be a bit slower with the second because real life etc, but I'm intending to have it out before the end of the month. Would have been faster, but I'm pretty sure my partner went poof. :(