Sega has announced Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces from Relic Entertainment, an all-new standalone multiplayer army pack launching September 3 for $12.99 / £9.99 / €12.99. The British Forces features 15 new units, six new commanders with unique abilities, and a total of eight new multiplayer maps portraying historic battlefield locations representing the shattered infrastructure seen throughout Europe at the end of World War II.
You can pre-order The British Forces on Steam to receive a 10% discount. Owners of any Company of Heroes game will receive a 20% discount. The pre-order incentive will be live from July 9, 10am PST / 6pm BST / 7pm CET.
An authentic representation of the British army, The British Forces brings to life the iconic vehicles, weapons and multicultural makeup of World War II’s longest standing Allied force. The portrayal of the British army also extends to how their fighting style was implemented into the overall game design. With a military tactical doctrine that balanced mobility and defense, The British Forces gives players a choice in how they progress through the tech tree. They can either follow an "anvil" approach by adopting powerful defensive positions through the use of emplacements or they can take an aggressive "hammer" approach by using fast, hard-hitting units to wreak havoc on the battlefield.
Additionally, coinciding with The British Forces’ release, every title in the Company of Heroes 2 catalogue will receive a major design upgrade that will greatly improve the overall balance of all five factions featured in Company of Heroes 2. The game also features animation and visual improvements to most infantry units in the game, which further increase the authenticity of Company of Heroes 2.
Greg Wilson, Executive Producer at Relic Entertainment:
For more information on Company of Heroes 2, please see www.companyofheroes.com. For assets, please go to www.sega-press.com.
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