It looks like there is a double dose of news coming from the folks behind Call of Duty: World at War. Today Activision announced the release date and another special surprise via press release:

Boot camp will soon take on a new meaning, as Activision Publishing, Inc. and developer Treyarch, have confirmed plans for Call of Duty: World at War multiplayer betas in October for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft 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 theaters. Players will experience the game's new squad system, as well as fan favorite perks and kill streaks.

All preparation for the full battle will commence on November 11, 2008 when Call of Duty: World at War is released to 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." -- Activision Press Release

Everyone pretty much expected Treyarch to release Call of Duty: World at War, before the holiday season, but the multiplayer beta announcement was a bit of a shocker. Interestingly enough, there is no mention of a PS3 beta in the press release. Are we looking at the Xbox 360 snagging another lucrative exclusive?

Now that I think about it, October would be the perfect time for a beta. I can't think of a better way to greet trick-or-treaters, then with the sounds of a hail of gunfire.