The Stargate Worlds team has posted has released limited patch notes for its closed beta as a sneak peak for excited players.

Players can now play as members of the SGU faction! Both Commandos and Soldiers, both male and female are playable within the SGU faction at this time.

The patch notes can be found here or below.

FireSky announced today through a press release that the closed beta for Stargate Worlds will launch on Wednesday, Oct. 15. You can sign up at register.stargateworlds.com.

This MMORPG will be the first game published by FireSky, so the closed beta is an important step in their testing process to make sure the game rings true to the Stargate franchise. Testers will be introduced to the beta in waves, and new areas and archetypes will be added throughout the process to work through all the bugs.

An early 2009 launch is planned for Stargate Worlds. If you want to be a part of this event, head over to the beta registration page. Also, keep reading after the jump for more information on the game.

The Stargate Worlds team has just announced the need for more players to participate in closed beta which begins on October 15th. In addition to the announcement they've released nine new screenshots to get you excited for the upcoming beta.

MESA, Ariz. - Oct. 2, 2008 - The wait is almost over for the legions of Stargate and MMO fans waiting to experience the Stargate Worlds Closed Beta test. The gate opens Oct. 15 for the first group of testers.

Stargate fans can pick up their assault rifles and join Op-CORE as they take their first steps in Stargate Worlds. Beta sign ups are live at register.stargateworlds.com/Registration/ . More testers will be invited to sign up over time, so it's not too late to put your name in the selection pool.

"From now until launch, everything we do is about polish and fun," said Stargate Worlds Studio Head Dan Elggren. "We've laid a great foundation for the beta testers and their feedback is a vital part of the game development process."

 

The Stargate universe is all about using technology to bridge gaps between worlds, both literally and figuratively. On Sept. 19, the Stargate Worlds development team began using YouTube to bridge the gap with its fans, and it appears to be working. "Inside Stargate Worlds" was the most subscribed channel on YouTube for the week of Sept. 21, showing that players are eager to get as much information as possible on the upcoming MMORPG.

As of Sept. 29, the channel has received 12,811 views with 828 subscribers for seven videos. The short interviews focus mainly on combat, weapons and armor so far. For example, the newest video , which was added approximately half an hour ago, showcases Jay Ambrosini explaining that ablative armor allows energy attacks to be absorbed and diverted away from the player.

New videos will be added Monday through Friday, so keep checking back for your Stargate Worlds fix.

Want a beta key for Stargate Worlds? mmolecule is giving away 200, but only to registered mmolecule members and Stargate Worlds Commands. Head on over to www.mmolecule.com to sign up!

SAN DIEGO, CA - August 21, 2008 - mmolecule, Inc., a web-based game services company, today launched its Stargate Worlds Beta Key Giveaway for mmolecule members and Stargate Worlds Commands. mmolecule will conduct a random drawing to award 200 closed beta keys for Stargate Worlds, one of the most anticipated MMOs to be released in 2009.

I was rather amazed at the fact that I seem to be the only one in the world not to have watched an episode of a Stargate series but, after taking a few minutes with the Stargate Worlds (SGW) MMO team, I have no doubt that this game will be one of my favorites in the genre for years to come. You see, this team knows MMOs, and they know what they want to bring to a genre most would say is chock full of potential, but crowded with could have beens, and almost weres.

So how does the team ensure that it's a fun game, first and foremost, without requiring knowledge of the massive intellectual property (IP) that the Stargate franchises have become? They're focusing on the game first, and then the IP; similar to how they hired their team, considering talent first, and then making sure everyone was aware of the franchise's ins and outs. Taking place between the 8th and 9th season of Stargate SG-1/Atlantis, the game will draw on an incredibly deep universe and utilize characters and storyline fans are familiar with, while adding new areas, and characters to interact with.

I spoke with Dan Elggren, Studio Head of Stargate Worlds, Demetrius Comes, VP of Technology, and Art Director Howard Lyon at Comic-Con in San Diego last week. What they showed me made me so excited for this upcoming title, something I never expected!

 

The SGW team is making sure we're familiar with all of them as we move towards launch and beta with a look at the forum moderator Cucubelu!

Hi my name is Cristian Vlase, 21 years old from Sweden, Helsingborg. I am currently a full time student at Hawaii Pacific University in the US. My major is Travel Industry Management.

Since childhood I have been very active in the gaming world. I started out my first MMORPG (Helbreath) when I was about 9 or 10 years old. Since then I was instantly hooked and I have been unable to steer away from this path(could be cause I like it so much).

Also, the most recent SGW IRC chat transcript was posted, in case you haven't read it yet!

Stargate Worlds has announced they'll be at the premier fan event of the season! Comic-Con!

Fierce alien warriors and commandos from Stargate Worlds will take over Comic-Con, the world’s premier pop culture event, July 24-27 in San Diego.

WHO: FireSky is teaming up with MGM Home Entertainment, and the U.S. armed forces to bring Stargate Worlds, the science fiction massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), to life.

WHAT: Fans at Comic-Con will see game play footage from Stargate Worlds, the MMORPG where you discover thriving alien worlds, explore ancient civilizations … and tell them all the things they are doing wrong.

WHERE: The superpowers behind the game and the Stargate series will set up at booth #3535 and a base camp outside the San Diego Convention Center where fans can have their picture taken with a full-sized Stargate.

WHEN: July 23-27, 2008

Allakhazam will be at the event in full force, so be prepared for awesome coverage of this highly anticipated title!

The devs at Stargate Worlds took their sweet time releasing the newest audio Q&A, but it's now available and has lots of juicy goodness for all of us waiting to see more of this fantastic game.

The eighth episode in Developer Q&A has finally arrived! In this latest podcast, ten fans ask their questions to developers of Stargate Worlds, covering topics from instances and target locking to Goa'uld minions and Stargate travel!

You can download it directly from the SGW site!

Those Stargate Worlds beta applications keep on pouring in. Get yours in now!

Holy Hannah! In only half a month the closed beta registration list for Stargate Worlds has exceeded 100,000 applications! "This is a huge milestone for our game," said Community Manager David Read, "but as a big Stargate fan myself this comes as no surprise. In the words of Executive Producer Brad Wright, this franchise has 'got legs,' no matter what medium it reaches. Stargate Worlds is sure to excel."

If you haven't gotten around to registering for closed beta, now is the time!

Fans have reason to be proud today. Thank you, community, for helping to spread the word.