Ubisoft announces a two week closed beta testing session for Might & Magic Heroes VII, saying this will run from May 25th through June 8th. Those interested in getting this early crack at Limbic Entertainment's installment in the turn-based strategy series can get in by preordering. Here's the deal:

Today, Ubisoft announced that the Might and Magic® Heroes® VII closed beta will start on May 25th at 9am PDT and last until June 8th at 9am PDT. Access to the closed beta is only available to players who pre-order the game and participants can explore it at their own pace against the computer or challenge other players online. Might & Magic Heroes VII closed beta can be played with up to 4 players simultaneously in both team and free for all modes.

The closed beta will give players the opportunity to discover the unique units and gameplay of Haven and Academy and to explore two Skirmish maps: The Dried Lands and the Bad Neighbors, harvest resources, expand their town, recruit armies and develop their heroes in an effort to besiege their opponent’s empire. There is no maximum level set for the closed beta and players will have unlimited access to the content until June 8th.