Update

: Today, Sony outlined more fully its plans for Starhawk's public beta. As we reported yesterday (original story below), PlayStation Plus subscribers will get in on the action on Tuesday, January 17th. But what about everyone else?

Well, PS+ subscribers will be alone to play Starhawk by themselves from January 17th until January 31st. The 31st marks the date that those with beta codes from copies of Uncharted 3 can get in. Then, on February 7th, a Sony/GameStop promotion on Facebook will unleash more beta codes into the wild.A week later, on February 14th, IGN readers will have exclusive access to more beta codes. We'll release details on how that will work soon.And then finally, on February 21st, everyone gets in. Remember, if you were already in the private beta that just ended, you'll have automatic access to the public beta!

Are you excited about Starhawk? Of course you are. PlayStation 3 gamers have been waiting for this follow-up to 2007's Warhawk for some time now. Starhawk's private beta already happened in late 2011 , and now, plans for the Starhawk public beta have been revealed Starhawk's public beta will launch for PlayStation Plus subscribers this Tuesday, January 17th. More in-depth details in terms of scheduling, available modes and more are coming soon. Also promised are details about what those with Starhawk beta vouchers from Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception can do to get in on the action.Oh, and if you were in on the Starhawk private beta, keep it on your console, since you'll be able to get right into the public beta with that very download starting this Tuesday.