DICE, has announced that a Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta will be available exclusively to PlayStation 3 owners starting on November 19.

The Bad Company 2 multiplayer beta will feature the Arica Harbor map, where up to 24 players can compete in one of the game's four multiplayer modes called Rush. This new map displays a balance of vehicle and infantry combat, as the American assault unit attacks the Russian army base.

"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," says Rob Dyer, SVP, Publisher Relations, SCEA. "We're happy to help DICE achieve their superior level of multiplayer excellence in the game."

In December 2009, DICE will invite players to participate in a PC open beta. Then, early next year, all players worldwide will get to experience Battlefield: Bad Company 2 when DICE releases a multiplayer DEMO on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be in stores on March 5, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the PC.