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With the announcement of a new Ghost Recon came the news that those who purchase Splinter Cell: Conviction will receive an exclusive beta invitation to gain access to the Ghost Recon: Future Solider multiplayer beta.

To help us better understand how the whole process will work, Senior Community Developer for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Kimi Matsuzaki, has posted up the following Q&A:

Q: How can I access the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier multiplayer beta?

A: Currently, this exclusive beta invitation will be available for a limited time via Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction for the Xbox 360. Be sure to hold onto your disk, as you will access the beta through SCC's main menu.

If I buy Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction, does it grant me guaranteed access?

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier's multiplayer beta will be available through Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction while supplies last. You will use it to register for the beta.

When will the beta begin?

Summer 2010. An update on the specific timing will be provided in the near future.

How long will the beta last?

We will provide you with more details on the beta at a later date.

What is the purpose of the beta?

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will feature an ambitious multiplayer, so we would like to offer gamers a sneak peek as well as use this time to tweak & tune multiplayer.

Will there be an NDA?

No.

How does beta access work?

Once we open the beta, a new menu line will be activated in the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction main menu. When you insert this disk, you can register for the beta through that menu line.

Are there other ways to access the beta?

Currently, buying Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction guarantees access to the beta, while supplies last. Other beta access may be unveiled in the future.

What will be the content of the beta?

More details about the beta will be unveiled at a later date.