PC open beta to kick off in December.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 screenshot

DICE has announced that a Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta is to take place exclusively on PS3 starting November 19.

"This is an outstanding opportunity for PlayStation gamers to get early access to one of the most action-packed and polished shooters in the marketplace with Battlefield: Bad Company 2," said Rob Dyer, SVP, Publisher Relations, SCEA. "We're happy to help DICE achieve their superior level of multiplayer excellence in the game."

The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta will feature the Arica Harbor map, where up to 24 players can compete in one of the game's four multiplayer modes called Rush. The map features a balance of vehicle and infantry combat, as the American assault unit attacks the Russian army base with full force, advancing through a desert town and towards the industrial area in an attempt to overtake the Arica Harbor.

Details on how to gain access to the PS3 beta can be found over on battlefield.com.

In December 2009, DICE will begin a PC open beta, followed early in 2010 by the release of the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer Demo on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be in stores on March 5, 2010 in Europe for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.