The beta for the next PS4 system software (version 3.50) begins tomorrow. Today, however, Sony has posted a list of key features on the PlayStation Blog.

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If you’ve pre-ordered the upcoming Hitman game, you’ll be able to play the beta soon. The beta lets players go through the game’s opening sequence, which you can play over and over. On PS4, the beta will be live from February 12 to 15 and on PC, it’ll be open on February 19, ending on February 22.

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EA’s throwing a Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 multiplayer beta event starting next Thursday, on January 14. The beta, which ends on January 18, will be freely available on PS4 and Xbox One. Check out the GW2 beta page for more info, and eventual download links, if your interest’s piqued.

Reminder: the Heroes of the Storm open beta starts today. If you didn’t get into the closed beta, this is your time to shine! Sign up on the game’s website. If you need to learn more about the game first, might I suggest reading the articles below? Read more

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Evolve's open beta will be running between January 15-19 on the Xbox One, accessible to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Two monsters, the Goliath and the Kraken, and eight hunters will be available to play across 12 maps. There will also be smaller, invite-only closed tests on the PC and PS4 around that time.

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