Company of Heroes 2 entering closed beta after the New Year

Company of Heroes 2 will enter closed beta "shortly after the New Year," a THQ global admin announced via the game's forums.

Once the closed beta is running, those who obtained keys during events and pre-order customers will have access. This week, the developers will open the servers to a limited number of players for stress testing; details will be announced on the official website, Facebook and Twitter pages. A new trailer is also expected soon.

Company of Heroes 2 is a sequel to 2006's acclaimed title. The game is set during World War 2, but focuses on the Eastern Front. Company of Heroes 2 is expected next year for PC and is currently available for pre-order on THQ's website, Steam and Origin.

Check out our feature on the cold logic of Company of Heroes 2 here.