While the Ghost Recon franchise has become incredibly popular on consoles, the series hasn't forgotten its PC roots. That was evident in last year's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, which featured a PC version that was entirely different in content and style than the best-selling Xbox 360 version. And with Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, it looks like Ubisoft will stick to the formula again, as PC gamers will get a version custom built for them, one that differs considerably from the recent Xbox 360 game. We got our first taste of this new GRAW recently, as we were able to check out the closed multiplayer beta test for some initial impressions.

The multiplayer beta test only features one level and two gameplay modes, though it gives us an idea of the changes that are in store. The first mode is team deathmatch. Basically, two teams enter a battle, and one team survives. Since GRAW2 is set in Mexico, the two factions are the Ghosts and Mexican Army rebels, though both sides mostly have the same weapons and equipment, so things are relatively balanced. The second mode is called recon versus assault. The Ghosts must destroy three air defense antitank systems (ADATS) on the map, while the rebels must stop them. However, the rebels are more heavily armed than the Ghosts. Ghosts can only respawn when an ADATS is destroyed, while the rebels are penalized by longer respawn times and fewer respawn locations whenever an ADATS is taken out. There's also a veterancy system in this mode, as players can unlock more powerful weapons over time.