THQ announced this week that they will be releasing the sequel to the smash hit strategy game Company of Heroes. Players will be moving away from the traditional western front battle that have been the focus of WWII games up to this point and will thrust them into control of the infamous Red Army as they repel the Nazis from the very gates of Moscow.
Company of Heroes 2 will be utilizng the Essence 3.o engine, using this new engine allows the developers to liven up the strategy genre like never before by including fully destructible environments, new and improved dynamic battle tactics and extreme graphical improvements. Players will have more control then ever with the new Commander Abilities.
Greg Wilson, Producer at Relic Entertainment commented, Company of Heroes 2 is a true successor, introducing a new front, new protagonists and new technology while retaining the unique mix of strategic gameplay and competitive multiplayer that made the original Company of Heroes such a success
Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President of Core Games commented, We are excited to announce a sequel to one of THQ’s best loved properties. Company of Heroes 2 will deliver an amazing strategy experience along with a strong post-launch digital content plan that enhances and expands the product’s lifecycle
Company of Heroes 2 will be available to PC players in early 2013.
