Square Enix announced some new details regarding the upcoming beta testing phase for its PC-based MMORPG Fantasy Earth: Ring of Dominion. The newest addition to the growing line-up of PlayOnline titles will enter its first closed beta testing phase in Japan on October 27th. Beta testers will be able to download the client software as soon as tomorrow 12:00 am JST. While the application period for spots in this beta already ended today, subscribers to Square Enix's mail magazine may still apply until October 26th.

Fantasy Earth: Ring of Dominion will be available in Japan sometime this winter.

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