THQ has announced a multiplayer beta for its upcoming real time strategy game, Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War II – Retribution. The beta kicks off on January 31st and features six multiplayer races including the new Imperial Guard fraction. We’ve got the details — want to learn how you can join in on the beta?
Set to go live on January 31st, Dawn of War II Retribution multiplayer beta will run from the end of January through the end of February. The primary goal will be to test Steamworks networking and matchmaking features and to “help balance the multiplayer mode”. All new units for each race will be available in the beta along with the new multiplayer maps which ship with Retribution.
So how do you get in on the multiplayer beta? On Monday, January 31st global press sand key Dawn of War community members will be given access. This will expand to include everyone who has pre-ordered Dawn of War II – Retribution on Steam to date on February 1st. The last phase will include anyone who bought a Dawn of War game through Steam or has registered a Dawn of War II product on their Steam account on February 8th.
So, there’s no open registration to the beta, but as long as you either pre-order the game or have purchase a Dawn of War game through Steam, you’ll be set to join the multiplayer beta by February 8th at the latest. So who’s ready for Dawn of War II Retribution?
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