eGenesis has announced that the open beta test for the fourth part of A Tale in the Desert (ATITD), a multiplayer persistent online world set in ancient Egypt, will start on December 6th. The game focuses on crafting, production, exploration, and social activity. Cooperation with other players is vital to overcoming many of the game's challenges, both on an individual and a group level. A Tale in the Desert IV will launch on December 13th.