Just recently here on Faeit 212 we had game designer Mack Martin drop in for a QnA on the new edition of Malifaux. Ive attached the links below, but also wanted to make sure that our readers know that there is a public beta test going on, and the rules are online.
Just Cant wait a moment longer to dig in? Here are the links you need.
Wyrd Forums
http://www.wyrd-games.net/showthread.php?43070-M2E-Playtest-Files-5-31-13
Direct Download of the Rules (they are looking for player input so pls do so on their forums)
http://www.wyrd-games.net/mint/pepper/orderedlist/downloads/download.php?file=http%3A//www.wyrd-games.net/Upload/M2E_Beta_05_31_13.zip
Games Designer Mack Martin QnA on Faeit 212
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2013/06/malifaux-2nd-edition-questions-answered.html