The free-to-play release of Command & Conquer is nearly here, and while the game being free-to-play is already a great thing, what can make it better? Well, beta access!

Beta access to Command & Conquer is looking to open up in the first half of next year, reports Rock, Paper Shotgun. The information comes from a blog post, which states:

[The C&C franchise has been] more about fun to play, engaging, and high quality RTS experiences. And that's what we're aiming to deliver, just in a different way. Yes, the direction is new and many probably would say that this is not a "true" C&C, just as many did when the original Generals came out. For me, Command & Conquer isn't just about Tiberium, Kane and the crazy Yuri.

You can apply for the Command & Conquer beta right here.