THQ announced that Company of Heroes, developed by internal studio Relic Entertainment, has reached the gold master stage of development and is now entering manufacturing. Powered by Relic's proprietary next-generation Essence Engine, Company of Heroes delivers stunning cinematic visuals, completely destructible environments, and the some of the most realistic artificial intelligence to date. The game is scheduled to be in stores for Windows PC on September 14, 2006.
Based on early critical feedback, we're confident Company of Heroes raises the standard for the RTS genre, bringing an incredible combination of realism, action and authenticity to a strategy game, said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. We've captured the essence of real soldiers, real battlefields and real war, providing gamers with an unprecedented game-play experience. Reaching the gold milestone is a huge accomplishment for an incredibly innovative team that has truly delivered on its vision.
