NCSoft has created an interesting cross-promotional contest, where Auto Assault players can win a spot in the closed Tabula Rasa beta. Starting April 13 - the official opening date for Auto Assault - the first 200 players who upgraded their Auto Assault accounts to a paying subscription after the free month will be automatically registered for a place in Tabula Rasa.

No word yet when the Tabula Rasa beta is going to happen, nor even a rough release date. But completion seems to be drawing near with contests like this. The sci-fi MMO, designed by the legendary Garriott brothers (Ultima) has gone a long way now, but even if you don't strike lucky in winning a beta spot, we should feel relieved that the title is back on track.