Mass Effect 3 demo announced

BioWare has revealed not just a single player demo, scheduled for January 2012, but an accompanying multiplayer beta! For those that aren't aware, Mass Effect 3 ships with an online co-op mode titled Galaxy at War. No specific platforms for either have been confirmed apart from PC, but what we do know is that you'll find early access in new copies of Battlefield 3.

Here's the wrap-up of what we know so far:

• Owners of Battlefield 3, on any platform, who activate their Online Pass will automatically be granted early access to the multiplayer portion of the Mass Effect 3 demo. There is no need to enter any other codes, the early access will be applied to the EA Account associated with the Online Pass. Note: BF3 Origin Customers automatically have the BF3 Online Pass.
• This applies to all regions where the demo is released (to be announced)
• The exact date of the demo launch will be announced in late November
• There will be another program whereby players and fans of the Mass Effect franchise can unlock this early access (with no purchase necessary) – this will also be announced in late November or early December.
• There will also be a tool posted on www.masseffect.com allowing players to check if their EA account has been granted the early access.
• The length of the early access period is TBA.
• The single-player section of the demo will be available to all players on day one of the demo launch.

Source: Mass Effect 3 Demo FAQ [BioWare.com]