T3 Entertainment, Redbana and HanbitSoft just announced that Hellgate will be returning to North America as a free-to-play MMO. A closed beta will be held from June 3-5, followed by a full launch later this year. The game's had quite a rough history, so it will be interesting to see how its return fares with players.

If you're not familiar with Hellgate, the name says it all. The action game is set 27 years in the future and the gates of hell have opened. It's up to you to fight for the survival of the human race. You can watch the 13-minute cinematic trailer below, and check after the jump for a couple in-game sneak preview videos.