After three closed beta tests, it looks like Mercenary Wars is ready for prime time. Publisher Uforia announced today that the upcoming free-to-pay first person shooter will launch its open beta test today at 5 pm Pacific time (8 pm Eastern time). The open beta install client can be downloaded here.

With the launch of the open beta comes some new features to the game itself. Two new maps have been added to the game and its Black Market System will also go live letting folks pay for in-game item. In addition the game will have some holiday themed events that will let people purchase Santa Hats and Candy Cane guns from today through January 5. The items won't be offered again after the event is concluded.

Download the Mercenary Wars Open Beta Client (556 MB)