Namco Bandai Games Europe has just a few minutes ago opened the Closed Beta test registrations for Dark Souls II. More information on this test can be found via the company’s official Facebook page HERE.
The first test is to begin on the 12th October 2013 with a second round beginning the 27th October 2013.
Note that it doesn’t seem like all who apply will get in, instead you are applying for a registration ticket. As quoted from the registration page:
This is a registration ticket to apply for taking part in the DARK SOULS II beta testing. If you wish to apply for participation in this Closed Beta testing session, please download now. Out of the players who have downloaded this registration ticket, players will be chosen and those who qualify will receive notice of how to take part in the Closed Beta testing. Players who receive product codes qualify to part take in the Closed Beta testing.