Having previously announced that open beta testing of Skyforge would begin this summer, Obsidian now reveals July 16th as when this will commence, though owners of a founder's pack for the sci-fi MMORPG will get access to the beta a week before that on July 9th. They have cooked up a new trailer to show off what to expect from the beta. Here's the deal:

The Skyforge Open Beta is the culmination of four extended closed beta tests which will bring an exciting and polished experience to players giving them the ability to explore world of Aelion through the Ascension Atlas as five diverse classes on an unlimited basis. To access the Skyforge Open Beta, gamers must register at www.skyforge.com to create an account and download the client beginning on July 16th. Following the Open Beta launch of Skyforge players can expect to see additional content for all levels, classes, regions, missions and a variety of new endgame features and game modes that will further expand the gameplay experience.