Back in February, BBC Worldwide announced the first ever online multiplayer Doctor Who game, Worlds in Time, and – after a series of closed previews – it’s been opened for the public to test it out!

To try your hand at the free browser-based online game, all you have to do is click here and press ‘Play’. For the game, players become time travellers in order to help the Doctor solve a mystery that threatens the time stream. Featured are monsters and worlds from the new and classic series.

In other gaming news, a new range of games for Playstation/PC has been confirmed.

Thanks to JC for the tip!

The EVP for Digital Entertainment at BBC Worldwide, Robert Nashak, has written a blog in which he reveals an update on the progress of the forthcoming online multiplayer Doctor Who game, Worlds in Time, launching in the autumn.

“Fans and newcomers alike will get to experience the vast universe of Doctor Who as they travel through space and time to stave off the forces of evil,” he writes. He adds that more information about it is to be revealed at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

He confirms: “At Comic Con in San Diego we will be unveiling more information about this exciting project and providing fans a unique opportunity to learn about the game.”

Meanwhile, he finishes by teasing some “big” Doctor Who game news for 2012, but says we’ll have to “watch this space” for more details. Exciting! What would you like it to be?

Big Download have released an interview with Robert Nashak, BBC Worldwide’s Executive Vice President of Digital Entertainment, in which he discusses the upcoming online multiplayer Doctor Who game, Worlds in Time.

“The Doctor has fans around the world so we wanted to reach them in the most accessible way possible,” he said. “The idea of creating an online experience where fans can come together and share their passion for all things Doctor Who - it’s simply too good to pass up.”

He continues: “Players will have to work together and be creative to solve problems, battle the forces of evil, and help save time and space. They also get to have a laugh. The game will not only foster collaboration and co-operation inside the game, but integrate with social platforms and encourage social play at every turn.”

Meanwhile, Nashak goes on to discuss the possibility of a Torchwood game. “It’s always our goal at BBC Worldwide to do as much possible to extend the experience for our viewers wherever it makes sense,” he explains. He also reveals that the Adventure Games will be taken to “multiple distribution partners” over the coming months.

BBC Worldwide have today confirmed that they are teaming up with independent game developer Three Rings to create the first ever online multiplayer Doctor Who game!

The game, entitled Worlds in Time, will launch later in the year, and will be free to play all around the world, with fans entering the TARDIS to be set a “pulse-pounding” challenge by the Doctor. Players will help him “defend civilized culture against infamous enemies”, exploring new worlds and encountering many alien races along the way.

Players will be able to socialise during the game, building up a global community of fans.

“Worlds in Time will be a free-to-play multiplayer online game that invites players to save the universe by using their wits to solve time-bending puzzles,” explained Robert Nashak, EVP of Digital Entertainment at BBC Worldwide. ”Three Rings is the ideal team for this groundbreaking creative partnership. Not only are they visionaries in the online gaming space, they are lifelong Doctor Who fans with a passion for delivering the level of quality that our players will expect and deserve.”

Daniel James, CEO Three Rings, added: “Our goal with Worlds in Time is to capture the imaginative spirit and depth of the series, whilst being fun and easy to play for all ages.”

What do you think of the news? As always, share your thoughts in the comments below!