HQ Announces Company of Heroes(TM): Opposing Fronts(TM)
Standalone Title Scheduled to Ship with Upgraded Essence Engine in
Fall 2007
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Apr 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- THQ Inc.
(NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Company of Heroes(TM): Opposing
Fronts(TM), the next chapter in the groundbreaking real-time
strategy (RTS) franchise, from internal studio Relic Entertainment,
is scheduled to launch in fall 2007 for Windows PC. Powered by the
proprietary Essence Engine and Microsoft DirectX(R) 10, Company of
Heroes: Opposing Fronts allows players to fight as the tenacious
British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen,
France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to
repel the largest airborne invasion in history. Players can battle
online in exciting new multiplayer modes with these two all-new
armies and utilize full compatibility with the original Company of
Heroes(TM) for a total of four playable armies.
"Company of Heroes smashed preconceptions of what an RTS game could
and should be, earning dozens of industry awards and the highest
review score average of any RTS title in the last decade," said Bob
Aniello, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ.
"Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is an epic new chapter in this
series, and we are excited to bring this top-tier cinematic RTS to
consumers worldwide."
"In Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts players will experience
fast-paced dynamic tactics like never before, in two of the most
brutal World War II campaigns ever fought," said Tarrnie Williams,
general manager, Relic Entertainment. "With two intensely cinematic
campaigns, significant upgrades to the Essence Engine, mission
persistence, improved vehicle AI and weather effects that directly
impact the battlefield, we're delivering yet again on our
commitment to leading the way in strategic gaming with the best,
most innovative titles available."
About Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the next chapter in the
critically acclaimed Company of Heroes series. Players take command
of the German Panzer Elite as they struggle against the might of
Operation Market Garden, or lead the British 2nd Army in the
vicious battle for Caen, France. The standalone title features two
unique armies with full length campaigns, new multiplayer modes,
Microsoft DirectX(R) 10 support, mission persistence, improved
vehicle and soldier AI, enhanced physics, and a dynamic weather
system. Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is fully compatible with
Company of Heroes, allowing players to wage war with four unique
armies. Internally developed by Relic Entertainment, Company of
Heroes: Opposing Fronts is scheduled to ship for Windows PC in Fall
2007.
