THQ and Relic Entertainment have today announced a multi-player beta for Dawn of War II - Retribution, starting on January 31st and running until February 24th the beta is deigned to test the new 'Steamworks' features and help balance the game. All units and all races will be available during the beta.

The beta is scheduled to go live on Monday, January 31st when global press and key Dawn of War community members will be given access. It will then broaden to include everyone who has pre-ordered Dawn of War II - Retribution on STEAM to date on February 1st. Finally, anyone who has bought a Dawn of War game through STEAM or has registered a Dawn of War II product on their STEAM account will automatically receive an invite on February 8th. There will be no open registration phase to this beta.