Dark Souls II PlayStation 3 closed beta coming October

Explore an entirely new area of the game.

Namco Bandai will host a PlayStation 3 closed beta test for Dark Souls II in North America and Europe on October 5, the company announced.

Fans who want to get into the beta test, which will test your skill, fortitude, and will to survive in an “entirely new area of the game,” should pay attention to the game’s official Facebook page beginning September 5 for updates.

In related news, Namco Bandai also shared a new video interview with game director Yui Tanamura featuring the first player-versus-player footage of Dark Souls II.

Dark Souls II is due out for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in March 2014.