The Ground Control 2 Website now offers a new multiplayer demo for Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus, the upcoming 3D RTS sequel in the works at Massive Entertainment. Non-Flash users can also get the 213 MB demo from this Sierra Entertainment Downloads Page, or one of these mirrors: 3D Gamers, ActionTrip, Computer Games Online, Filerush (torrent), FileShack (registration required), Gamer's Hell, and Loadedinc. Here's word on the demo, and plans for a tournament:

An introduction to the full experience Ground Control® II is now here, with the arrival of the Multi-player demo. This demo features two tutorial missions, three online multiplayer maps and one single player map from the previously released single player demo. Both factions, the NSA (Northern Star Alliance) and the Viron Nomads are fully playable allowing gamers to experience the variety of tactics employed by each of the races. The demo also provides an introduction to Massgate™, Massive Entertainments proprietary gaming lobby, where gamers can host games, join on current games and chat with other Ground Control® II gamers from across the globe.

On June 12th a Multiplayer Demo Tournament will launch, with valuable prizes for the winners. More information on the upcoming tournament will be found at www.groundcontrol2.com.