The Matrix Online Newsletter has word that Monolith's spoon-free MMORPG is launching today for pre-order customers, with the widespread launch to follow on March 22. Here's word:

As part of the unique continuing story based nature of The Matrix Online, a specialized Role Playing Live Events Team is in place to assume the roles of the actual Matrix characters, including Morpheus, Seraph, The Merovingian and more.

Starting with the Preorder Launch the Live Events Team will actively engage in the game to bring the Matrix alive. The truce between the people of Zion and the Machines will begin to unravel shortly after launch and you have the opportunity to shape the future of the Matrix, building to the week of April 4th, which will include major story updates and live events.