Leaked info from the June issue of PCgamer had already confirmed the existence of Company of Heroes 2 along with a slew of details. The Press Release has officially announced the sequel which "takes 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."
Relic's Essence 3.0 Engine will 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."
Relic has already mentioned that the hardcore fans of the original will not be disappointed as they do not intend to change what made Company of Heroes work, but rather to improve on its concepts with this sequel. The game is scheduled to release exclusively on the PC in early 2013.
Source: THQ
