Blizzard has released prelimiary patch notes for Patch 1.1.2, including bug fixes and placing players in the Trade chat channel by default!
1.1.2 Build #43969 (All Platforms) – August 15, 2023
Gameplay Updates
The wait time for a Malignant Monster to spawn after activating a Malignant Heart in the world has been reduced from 5 to 2 seconds.
Players are now in the Trade Channel by default. Navigate to the in-game settings to opt-out.