Publisher Lighthouse Interactive and developers Discus Games and Graviteam have announced that Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 - their highly realistic historical tank simulator - has achieved gold master status.

The game will be available online at the Lighthouse Shop as of today. The UK, Scandinavian and direct download release has been set for 5th December, with German and French releases planned for Q1 2009.

Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 is based on real-life events that took place from May 12 to 28, 1942, which engaged the Red Army in the fight of their lives.

During a vicious German counterattack that began on May 17, 1942, three Soviet Armies were surrounded and were forced to fight in what has become known as the "meat grinder."

Missions are based on true historical events recreated from archives and photo references, including the interiors and exteriors of vehicles and tactical markings. You'll have access to vast battlefields without obstructions from impenetrable forests or other obstacles, allowing you to choose any path available to achieve victory.