Closed Beta Confirmed for 2011

When will there be a beta?

Quote :

We will be conducting small closed alpha and beta tests in 2011. The feedback from these tests will determine when we will do public beta tests and ship the game. Guild Wars 2 is a very large and ambitious game, and Guild Wars players rightfully have very high expectations. We want players to be absolutely blown away by the game the first time they experience it.

http://www.guildwars2.com/en/the-game/game-faq/#two

Community Managers are urging (the frenzy crowd (not to be confused with people who bring Frenzy skill)) that this does not change the release date status. All they can say is on the FAQ, which is posted above.

True post I read: "if it's closed, how do i get a key?"

I almost feel bad for the CMs for having to lurk the forums and answer questions like these.