After being picked up by SEGA during the recent demise of publisher THQ, Relic Entertainment’s hotly anticipated strategy sequel Company of Heroes 2 has finally made its way to store shelves.

Offering a number of unique changes to the original Company of Heroes, Relic's sequel takes the RTS battlefront to a new frontier in Company of Heroes 2. The new title introduces a number of new maps, features, and game modes to the already well-known Company of Heroes online experience.

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. 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.

For those questioning their allegiance in the battle ahead, ensure that you check out our recent in-depth review of the battlefield for further information.