Kalypso Media announces Sudden Strike 4 is coming to Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, and Linux in Q2 of next year. This World War II RTS series originated at Fireglow Games, but the new game is in development at Kite Games. This is actually the fifth Sudden Strike game, as they don't seem to be counting 2010's The Last Stand. They also stress that this is a full sequel, rather than a reboot or remake. This trailer teases the game, offering a mix of historical footage with gameplay. They say pre-purchases will go live on Steam today. Here's word:

Developed as a fully-fledged series entry and not a remake or reboot, Sudden Strike 4 sends you off on three extensive campaigns set amongst the battlefields of World War II. Commanding the British and American, German or Soviet troops, you will lead over 100 different units into battle, including the German bomber Heinkel He111, the Russian T-34 tank, the British Hawker Typhoon fighter plane and the notorious German Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger. In a first for the Sudden Strike series, you can now choose from one of nine individual commanders, such as George Patton or Bernard Montgomery, who will each allow for different approaches to combat and boast unique abilities.

Prove your tactical expertise in over 20 demanding single player scenarios, the challenge-focused skirmish mode, and the competitive multiplayer mode. A new reward system rewards clever and tactical play, awarding the player with skill points and bonus content, such as historical film footage of the era.

Sudden Strike 4 offers countless ways to vanquish your opponents. Exploit the weak spots of tanks, set up an ambush, occupy buildings with infantry, outmanoeuvre the enemy with clever positioning or unleash devastating air strikes – how you approach each mission is up to you!