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.

Joe Ybarra, FireSky senior vice president strategic operations, said that the launch of the closed beta is a "huge step" for the company.

We’ve spent the better part of the last two years building our publishing unit and making sure that our Beta and our 2009 launch exceed everyone’s expectations.

Stargate Worlds Studio Head Dan Elggren said that the testers who register for the beta will play an important role in the ultimate release of the game.

This is the home stretch and there’s no time to let up. We need these beta testers to put a new set of eyes on the game and help us make Stargate Worlds the success that we all believe it can be.

Here's some more information on Stargate Worlds directly from FireSky:

In Stargate Worlds, gamers:
• Feel the heat - Master the battlefield using modern tactics and firepower
• Travel instantly - Dial up the Stargate to explore dozens of worlds from ancient civilizations to high tech planets
• Team up - Battle devious and powerful enemies with your friends
• Find the new you - Pick from seven archetypes with unique skills and styles
• Don’t fight it – Simulate translation, repair and sabotage with Minigames as your buddies battle it out
• Advance with the story – New story, missions, weapons and loot delivered regularly