UPDATE 2: THQ has released an official press statement for Company of Heroes 2. The press release adds that the game is targeted for early 2013 release and there'll be all new tech tree and commander abilities. This is a true sequel, taking place at the brutal and devastating Eastern Front. The press release only states the Nazi invaders and the Red Army, so it isn't clear if there'll be any other factions. Press release after the jump.
UPDATE: PC Gamer has posted more info. Company of Heroes 2 will be based off of the new Essence 3 engine. Fog of war now works with line of sight, what Relic are calling true sight. You can only see what your units see. CoH 2 will feature much bigger battles with more units on screen. Looks like they are making the game more tactical... which is what I've always wished Company of Heroes would turn out to be.
There's official confirmation from PC Gamer UK that Company of Heroes 2 will be revealed in their next issue. The sequel to the award winning RTS will be set in the eastern front during World War II. You can expect a Russian faction. It's been reported that Company of Heroes 2 will feature dynamic snow effects that can slow down tanks as it gets thicker. Troops can even take cover behind thick snow and they can even vault over small obstacles. Expect more info in the coming months. Lead designer Quinn Duffy, has been quoted as saying: “We want more authenticity, we want more realism, we want more tactical improvements.”. Company of Heroes 2 is expected to be out in 2013.
Company of Heroes® 2 Invades the Eastern Front
Sequel to Critically Acclaimed Strategy Game Coming to PC in 2013
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--()--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that a sequel to its critically acclaimed strategy game Company of Heroes® is scheduled to be taking gamers to the frozen frontlines of war in Russia in early 2013.
“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.”
As a true sequel, this game moves the battle away from the common Western Front focus of World War II and refocuses on some of history’s most brutal and devastating conflicts on the Eastern Front, challenging players to take command of the iconic Red Army and repel the Nazi invaders from the very gates of Moscow.
Company of Heroes 2 utilizes Relic® Entertainment’s state of the art proprietary Essence 3.0 EngineTM to bring new technological advancements to the strategy genre in the form of innovative Dynamic Battle Tactics, increased graphical fidelity and new environmental destruction, ultimately putting the player in control with 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.”
The original Company of Heroes was released in 2006 to critical acclaim and is currently the highest rated strategy title on Gamerankings.com (with more than five reviews) with an average of 93.82% based on 56 reviews. The game features similar acclaim on Metacritic.com with a Metascore of 93% based on 55 reviews.
Company of Heroes 2 is scheduled to be available for PC in early 2013. For more information check www.companyofheroes.com.
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