Fight the Eastern Front\u2019s most iconic battles alone or co-operatively with your friends\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA <\/b>\u2013 April 30, 2013 \u2013 SEGA\u00ae<\/sup> of America, Inc. and SEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd. today announced that Company of Heroes\u2122 2,<\/i> will ship with an all-new mode called Theatre of War on top of its gripping cinematic campaign and critically acclaimed competitive multiplayer.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n Theatre of War allows Relic Entertainment to tell different stories from the conflict in the form of new playable single player and co-operative content. The mode includes solo challenges where players are pitted against overwhelming odds, AI battles against an enemy commander with a unique play style and co-operative scenarios for fans to enjoy with their friends.<\/p>\n At the launch of COH2, the Theatre of War mode will include missions from key battles in 1941. Choosing either the Soviet Red Army or the Germans, players will visit different locations across the Eastern Front and take part in some of the most famous battles that occurred that year. Each faction has 9 unique missions included. More Theatre of War missions will be added to the game at a later date, including the previously announced mini-pack for all eligible pre-order customers.<\/p>\n Greg Wilson, Producer of Company of Heroes 2,<\/i> commented, \u201cWe get a lot of requests from fans to showcase specific conflicts from the war and it isn\u2019t always possible to fit these into the campaign. Theatre of War gives us the opportunity to deliver these new gameplay experiences to our fans.\u201d<\/p>\n Quinn Duffy, Game Director commented, \u201cTheatre of War acts as a perfect bridge between the game\u2019s single and multiplayer content providing a high level of re-playability and helping to introduce traditionally solo players to the online elements of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n Underpinned by the cutting-edge Essence 3.0 Engine\u2122, Company of Heroes 2<\/i> brings tactical strategy to life like never before, thanks to the realistic ColdTech\u2122 weather system, the revolutionary dynamic line of sight system TrueSight\u2122, and realistic destructibility.<\/p>\n The original Company of Heroes<\/i>\u2122 was released on the PC 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.<\/p>\n Company of Heroes\u2122 2<\/i> will be available for PC on June 25th<\/sup> 2013. For more information check www.companyofheroes.com<\/a>, and to download SEGA game assets, please visit www.sega-press.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n About Company of Heroes\u2122 2<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n It is 1941 and the beginning of what will become the most brutal conflict of World War II, as Germany launches a full-scale invasion of the frozen tundra of the Soviet Union which would result in over 14 million military casualties.\u00a0 Take command of the iconic Soviet Red Army in brutal frontline warfare to free Mother Russia from the invading Nazis. Your strategic skills and tactical expertise hold the power to tip the very balance of this conflict in the sequel to the critically acclaimed and multi award-winning Company of Heroes. Engage in visceral tactical combat that will define you as a military leader and challenge you to wield the might of the Soviet Empire as you smash your way to Berlin.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n About SEGA\u00ae of America, Inc.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n SEGA\u00ae of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA\u00ae Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including Windows PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment. SEGA\u00ae of America\u2019s Web site is located at www.sega.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n About SEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd.:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n SEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA\u00ae Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including Windows PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA\u00ae Europe\u2019s Web site is located at www.sega.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fight the Eastern Front\u2019s most iconic battles alone or co-operatively with your friends\u00a0\u00a0 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 April 30, 2013 \u2013 SEGA\u00ae of America, Inc. and SEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd. today announced that Company of Heroes\u2122 2, will ship with an all-new mode called Theatre of War on top of its gripping cinematic campaign and critically acclaimed<\/p>\n