Hi-Rez Studios announced today that Global Agenda Version 1.25 is scheduled to go live tomorrow, Thursday, March 25. Players should expect some server and Conquest Map unavailability while the patch is deployed (more details below).

Version 1.25 is primarily a maintenance patch. It contains fixes to knockback, changes to allow modifications to Conquest Zone scheduling, as well as a few other bug fixes for the game. In addition, this version introduces functionality that makes it possible for Hi-Rez to allow some players into the game on a Trial/Promotional basis, with access to only limited game functionality. (Persons wanting to participate in a Promotional Trial should follow HirezStudios on Twitter in order to learn of specific opportunities as they are announced).

The total download is around 30 MB.

In the lead up to the launch of Global Agenda on Feb. 1, 2010, Hi-Rez Studios is thrilled to provide details on events surrounding the game’s opening.

The Older Gamers send Reoh into Global Agenda’s Beta all the way from Australia. Curious about the ping time from down under?

“The results of my gameplay experience were quite surprising, I experience little lag related issues while playing the game in both PvE and PvP! I don’t know what they’ve done with the code but somehow it really didn’t matter that I was on the other side of the world.”

Read the full review here!

Following the conclusion of Global Agenda’s very successful Closed Beta Testing Phase 1A (CBT-1A) on July 24 through July 27, Hi-Rez Studios today announced timelines for its next Closed Beta testing session.

CBT-1B will be held FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, through SUNDAY, AUGUST 23. Exact times will be released to the beta testers as the test date approaches, and additional testing details announced through the Global Agenda Answer Center.

Global Agenda is a fast-paced action MMO using Unreal Engine 3 set in Earth’s near future, a spy-fi world of advanced technology and player-driven conflict.

“We could not be more pleased with the results of our recently concluded CBT-1A,” said Todd Harris, Executive Producer of Global Agenda. “All of our major objectives were met or exceeded and we were thrilled with the enthusiasm and participation of our testers.

“Given that many testers played more than 40 hours in just 3 days of testing –we hope they all get some rest before this next round!”

Hi-Rez also announced today that three deserving testers – Tuttle, Gregyfox, and Sarmaul – were awarded credits to the Global Agenda T-Shirt and Merchandise Store at http://www.globalagendagame.com/Shop.html.  These testers were among a group of “top bug finders from CBT-1A” whose names were drawn for the award.

TenTonHammer interviewed Executive Producer Todd Harris in preparation for Global Agenda’s upcoming launch of Closed Beta Phase One.

Review the quick excerpt below, then read the full article here.