PS3 ownin’, Battlefield lovin’ gamers will soon be able to get their hands on a multiplayer beta for DICE’s upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2, according to a recent announcement by EA.

Starting November 19th, eager players will be able to glimpse a 24-player map going by the name of Arica Harbor, as well as sample a multitude of Bad Company 2’s vehicles, classes and weapons, while testing out the new Rush mode.

SVP of Publisher Relations at SCEA, Rob Duyer was suitably pleased with the coup, enthusing: “This is an outstanding opportunity for PlayStation gamers to get early access to one of the most action-packed and polished shooters in the marketplace with Battlefield: Bad Company 2. We’re happy to help DICE achieve their superior level of multiplayer excellence in the game.”

In order to get in on the action, North Americans will be able to get a Bad Company 2 multiplayer Beta Key by reserving the full game at either Best Buy or GameStop, while Europeans will need to keep their eyes on the official website for details.

Then, in December this year, invites will go out for the PC open beta for Bad Company 2, followed by a demo releasing early next year on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 releases next year on March 2nd in North America, and March 5th in Europe.

You can watch a Beta Announcement trailer for Bad Company 2 below: