We are just a few weeks away from the official launch of Need For Speed World and today the official web site for the upcoming racing MMO has announced that the open beta period for the game will begin on Friday (that's tomorrow for those of you without a handy calendar) at 10 am Pacific time (that's 1 pm Eastern time).

Anyone will be able to play the game by registring at the game's official site. Developer-publisher Electronic Arts will run the open beta through Monday, July 5 which means it will be live through the entire Fourth of July holiday period. Previous beta accounts will still be active during the open beta phase. The final game will launch on July 20.