Square Enix Ltd. has today announced Supreme Commander 2, created by critically-acclaimed developer Gas Powered Games, will be available on the Xbox 360 and PC-DVD in Spring 2010. Supreme Commander 2 is the next installment in the award-winning Supreme Commander franchise, set twenty-five years further into the future. Featuring numerous game enhancements, an in-depth campaign mode, online multi-player and a unique storyline, the game promises a new dimension in Real-Time Strategy (RTS) gaming.

Boasting intense battles on a massive scale, players will wage war, creating enormous customizable armies and experimental war machines that can change the balance of power at any given moment. Assume the role of one of the three enigmatic commanders, each representing a unique faction with a rich story that brings a new level of emotional connection to the RTS genre.

"The partnership with Square Enix has been a highlight of my career," said Chris Taylor, Founder and Creative Director of Gas Powered Games. "I couldn’t be more proud of what the team has accomplished, as the game has continually exceeded all of my expectations throughout its development."

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “Supreme Commander 2 has already achieved fantastic recognition across media and the RTS community winning E3 Best Strategy Game 2009 from IGN, 1UP and GameSpot. We’re thrilled to be working with Gas Powered Games to release a game that really pushes the genre’s gameplay and storyline expectations to a new level.”

Set twenty-five years after the end of the Infinite War, Supreme Commander 2 starts with the galaxy reeling from the recent assassination of the newly elected president of the fragile Colonial Defense Coalition. The members of the Coalition – the United Earth Federation, The Illuminate and the Cybran Nation –blame each other, and the early rumbles of war can be heard throughout the galaxy. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on Supreme Commander 2.

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