Relic Entertainment has announced a return to the gritty battlefields of World War II with the development of Company of Heroes: Tales of Valour.

Created as a stand-alone to the cinematic 2006 hit RTS title, Company of Heroes - which has already seen an expansion in the form of Opposing Fronts - Tales of Valour is set to feature three new campaigns, new multiplayer modes, additional maps, and the all-new 'direct fire' feature, which promises more control over your units.

"Company of Heroes is one of the most critically acclaimed RTS series of all time," said Peter Matiss, vice president of global brand management, THQ. "With Company of Heroes: Tales of Valour, Relic Entertainment is delivering an all-new, standalone chapter in the franchise and continues to push the boundaries of innovation and quality in the genre."

"In Company of Heroes: Tales of Valour, we're offering players a ton of rich, new content including more strategic options in single-player and multiplayer," said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "With fresh new campaigns and multiplayer modes, brand-new units, additional maps and the introduction of the 'direct-fire' feature, we're once again committed to delivering the best in strategic gaming."

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valour is set for a spring release.