ythic and EA released new details about the Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning open beta today. The long and short is that you will be able to kick some virtual butt soon. The MMORPG will begin its open beta September 7, when fans will be able to test out the Realm vs. Realm (RvR) combat for the first time. The full game will be released internationally September 18.

"For three years we have been saying that ‘WAR is coming’ and the team has been working hard to deliver on this promise,” said Mark Jacobs, co-founder and general manager of Mythic Entertainment.  "In just a few weeks, we are going to throw open our doors and invite more players into the game than ever before.  They will have a chance to delve into the open beta and see for themselves that WAR has arrived and it is glorious!"

So how do you get to be a part of the open beta? Simply pre-order Warhammer Online and you will receive your open beta access. Simple as that. Click here for more information about Age of Reckoning.