SEGA announces details about the new Theater of War Mode coming in Company of Heroes 2, Relic's upcoming World War II real-time strategy sequel, which is due for Windows PCs on June 25th. Word is this will allow them to present historical scenarios that are not part of the game's main campaign. "We get a lot of requests from fans to showcase specific conflicts from the war and it isn’t always possible to fit these into the campaign, says producer Greg Wilson. "Theater of War gives us the opportunity to deliver these new gameplay experiences to our fans." Here's more:

SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Company of Heroes™ 2 will ship with an all-new mode called Theater of War on top of its gripping cinematic campaign and critically acclaimed competitive multiplayer.

“We get a lot of requests from fans to showcase specific conflicts from the war and it isn’t always possible to fit these into the campaign. Theater of War gives us the opportunity to deliver these new gameplay experiences to our fans.” Theater of War allows Relic Entertainment to tell different stories from the conflict in the form of new playable single player and co-operative content. The mode includes solo challenges where players are pitted against overwhelming odds, AI battles against an enemy commander with a unique play style and co-operative scenarios for fans to enjoy with their friends.

At the launch of COH2, the Theater of War mode will include missions from key battles in 1941. Choosing either the Soviet Red Army or the Germans, players will visit different locations across the Eastern Front and take part in some of the most famous battles that occurred that year. Each faction has 9 unique missions included. More Theater of War missions will be added to the game at a later date, including the previously announced mini-pack for all eligible pre-order customers.