Tribes: Ascend, Hi-Rez Studios’ upcoming multiplayer shooter, doesn’t release until Q1 of next year, but some lucky gamers won’t have to wait that long to give it a try. Hi-Rez has announced a closed beta that will feature four maps, two game modes, and three vehicles. The beta will also feature twelve playable classes and let players battle it out against thirty-one other people. For information on the closed beta, strap on a jetpack and head on over to the official website.