AUSTRALIA — August 20, 2009 — Today, Ubisoft announced plans to release a VIP Beta Test for R.U.S.E., the Real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Eugen Systems. The beta will be available on Windows systems later this year and will feature an extended preview of the multiplayer experience in R.U.S.E.

The beta will be offered exclusively to owners of a VIP multiplayer key. A limited number of VIP multiplayer keys will be distributed on R.U.S.E.’s official website www.rusegame.com and at R.U.S.E.’s public booth at GamesCom in Cologne, Germany (Booth A41, A51 Hall 7).

The beta will give gamers the opportunity to dive into the game and play as well as help ensure that the gameplay and balance mechanics are well implemented.