Sega of Japan has updated its site with news that a beta test for Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution will begin on July 24 in Japan. The beta will include the single-player mode, the versus mode, and the online mode. There will be no charge for the beta, and participants will not be able to bring their saved data from the beta over to the retail version of Phantasy Star Online Episode III.
Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution is scheduled for release in Japan this fall.