Relic Entertainment recently announced Company of Heroes 3. The unique take on Real-Time Strategy makes a return after eight years of absence. Company of Heroes 3 will be set in the Mediterranean, tackling both North Africa and the Allied invasion of Italy. In line with that, one of the playable factions will be the US and the British alongside the Commonwealth troops and the Italian resistance. They will face off against the Germans and main Italian forces on the other.

From the look of the gameplay trailer, there will be a big focus on urban combat. It will also feature the biggest single-player campaign and playable unit roster in the Company of Heroes franchise. Additionally, it will have a new “Dynamic Campaign Map” feature, that will offer full ‘sandbox-style' gameplay.

The official Company of Heroes 3 Steam page states:

“Establish vital supply lines before deploying rear guard defenses to secure your advance. Launch air and naval strikes to weaken and scatter enemy forces or liberate a nearby town to develop a Partisan spy network. Choose your forces and upgrade your veteran companies to match your playstyle. Meanwhile, the optional Full Tactical Pause feature allows players total control over the pacing of single-player action. Plan your attacks, then effortlessly queue up lethal precision plays that will give you the edge in battle.”

Currently, there is no specified release date for the game. However, you may sign up for the pre-alpha preview at the official website. This will allow you to try the pre-alpha version of the game.