Lineage 2: Official Lineage II FAQ Update

I dont know when but Official Lineage II site updated their FAQ. Updated FAQ Q&A's:

Q: How far into development is the game?
Development on a North American version of the game is nearing beta testing stage.

Q: When will Lineage II Beta Testing open in North America?
Our in-house Quality Assurance staff are currently conducting testing on Lineage II for North America, and our goal is to announce public beta testing plans before the end of 2003.

Q: Will European players be able to play the North American version of Lineage II? Will there be servers in Europe?
While we are currently focusing specifically on the North American launch of Lineage II, we are also exploring options on how we may best serve players from European countries. At game launch, gamers from European countries will be able to enjoy the game on the North American servers.