Sony Online Entertainment and Sigil Games Online announced that the open beta will begin January 5th, for their upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Players that are participating in the pre-order program will be able to access the open beta. Others interested in exploring the world of Telon can head over to www.fileplanet.com to begin their journey. Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will immerse players in a classical fantasy setting filled with magic and intrigue beginning in Q1 of 2007.