Boot camp will soon take on a new meaning, as Activision and developer Treyarch have confirmed plans for Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer betas in October for the Xbox 360 and separately for download on Windows PC.

These betas will serve as an early chance for players to practice the tactics needed for survival in the intense chaos of Call of Duty: World at War’s Pacific and European theatres. Players will experience the game’s new squad system, as well as fan favourite perks and kill streaks.

All preparation for the full battle will commence on November 13, 2008 when Call of Duty: World at War is released to New Zealand retailers nationwide.

“We are excited to share a sneak peak of Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer with the community,” says Mark Lamia, Treyarch Studio Head. “The team has worked hard to build upon the great history and foundation of Call of Duty multiplayer and we can’t wait to go online to ramp up for our November launch.”