We've learned that the Open Beta for Fallen Earth will begin on August 17th, 2009, in an announcement made on the official Fallen Earth website. All you have to do to take part in the Open Beta test is to register on FilePlanet beginning Friday, August 14th, 2009 at 1PM Eastern Time (GMT-4).

Customers who pre-order the game on Direct2Drive will also receive a special Wasteland Runner mount which has four more defensive skills, 2500 extra stamina, and six more pack slots than the regular horses on offer in the game.  Pre-order customers will also receive a five day headstart on the game beginning September 4th, 2009 and a guaranteed spot in the Open Beta.

Get the full announcement here.