The revelation came while Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime was speaking to investors, accompanied by the slide to the left.

"We are slated to begin closed beta testing this month," he said, explaining that the multiplayer test will be available to participants across various countries.

Morhaime also reaffirmed that the strategy sequel is still on track for a mid-2010 release, with the company having previously hoped to launch the game by the end of June.