Hi-Rez Studios just announced that the Tribes: Ascend beta will begin on November 4. If you'd like to watch the days, hours, minutes and seconds tick away, you can keep track of the beta launch using the countdown clock on the official site. You can also head over there to register for the beta.

While Tribes: Ascend will be free-to-play, you can get guaranteed beta access by pre-ordering the game for $29.99. That price tag will also get you VIP Status, 800 Tribes Gold and a 30-day booster.