THQ has announced Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War(R) II is set to be released in spring 2009. In addition those that purchased Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm are going to be allowed to participate in the closed beta for Dawn of War II.

"The original Dawn of War and its subsequent standalone expansions have established the series as one of the industry's leading RTS franchises," said Brad Carraway, vice president, global brand management, THQ. "Dawn of War II will re-define RTS gaming to gamers worldwide, delivering brutal frontline action and tactics, and allowing players to get straight to the action with unprecedented fast-paced RTS gameplay and a full co-op campaign, all in stunning cinematic detail."

huntyr via investor.thq.com »