50,000 Warhammer Online BETA keys up for grabs

Posted at: 1:43pm 5th September 2008 by Ben Hardwidge

Multiplay has tens of thousands of BETA keys going on a first come first served basis

If you’ve been gnashing your teeth with envy at those who got themselves into the closed BETA of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, and want to start battering some orcs, then you’ll be pleased to know that Multiplay has 50,000 BETA keys up for grabs. So, if you can’t wait until the official release date, then grab a BETA key quick before they all go.

The BETA download marks the start of Multiplay’s new download service. Holders of Multiplay accounts can download the BETA from here, where you’ll also have the opportunity to sign up for a Multiplay account for free if you don’t have one already.

Once you’ve entered the game, you’ll need to figure out where your allegiances lie, and join the appropriate army. If you’re a goody two shoes (meaning pointy elf shoes), then the Realm of Order will probably be your cup of tea, where you can fight as a Dwarf, High Elf or a Human from the Empire. Meanwhile, those who like a bit of ‘Bilious Green’ on their side will be better off signing up for the aptly named Realm of Destruction, where you can play as an Orc or Goblin, or perhaps a Dark Elf or Chaos-worshipping Human.

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will be officially released on 18 September. The standard retail version will set you back £39.69, and it includes a 30-day subscription. On top of that, a further month will cost £10.31, three months will set you back £28.55 and six months will cost £52.34. As well as this, 60-day pre-paid Game Card packs for the game will be available from game retailers for £23.81.