Masthead Studios announced in their latest newsletter that Beta signups are starting as soon as late December for their sci-fi MMO Earthrise. The first Beta stage will be exclusive to family and friends before transitioning into several closed testing intervals. All Beta events will be announced beforehand and fans will have a fair chance to participate and help in testing:

WarCry will keep you updated as soon as Beta Singups go live!

Source: Earthrise Newsletter