S.W.A.T. 4 Goes Multiplayer with Beta

Vivendi Universal Games, Irrational Games and FilePlanet want to enlist some elite beta testers to join their S.W.A.T team. S.W.A.T. 4, the latest game in the tactical shooter franchise, has gone multiplayer and is available as a free beta download on a first-come first-served basis, but space is limited.

Like many games in its genre, S.W.A.T. 4 loosely mirrors reality; players are charged with using their wits as virtual law enforcement officers from a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) squad to defuse potentially deadly situations that threaten the public.

SWAT team members hit the streets to tackle a broad range of threats from the classic hostage scenario escalating to delicate Homeland Security incidents.

S.W.A.T. 4 is the first milestone release since the previous edition, released in 2000. The final version will be made available in spring 2005.

To sign up for the beta, visit FilePlanet. Testers will receive a unique key, which must be used to activate the game.