Focus Home Interactive announces they are now accepting preorders for Wargame Red Dragon, the installment in Eugen Systems' real-time strategy series that's expected next month. Preorders are offered on Steam, where word is participants will get access to the game's closed multiplayer beta test "in the next few days." They are also offering a 25% loyalty discount to those who own Wargame AirLand Battle. The news is punctuated by the release of a new trailer with a cinematic depiction of a naval battle involving lots of aircraft. Here's word on that:

To celebrate this event, Wargame Red Dragon is presenting a thrilling visual event with an explosive Naval Trailer, where you can witness one of the great new features in the game, the naval forces, engaging in ferocious clashes in the biggest and most impressive naval battle ever seen in a video game!

This stunning new Wargame Red Dragon video therefore reveals its very first naval battle with a wave of massive destroyers, explosions, smoking cannons and warships sent to the bottom of the ocean; a taste of the skirmishes you'll soon experience for real in the Early Access version! More than just extra units, the naval forces in Red Dragon lend a fresh strategic depth to the game, unlocking tactical opportunities for any commanders smart enough to exploit their power to the max, notably on the game maps specifically created for them.