Atari has announced that the European beta test of Horizons: Empire of Istaria is to move onto 'Sapphire' - its local servers - based in Frankfurt, Germany. This re-location will improve the quality of service, making it faster and more reliable, giving European players better access to this eagerly anticipated game.

Beta testers can still sign up - to take part, visit betatests.net - and the game is due to launch in Europe on December 5.