Prime Matter and Smilegate are teaming up for a new franchise, Crossfire: Legion, a futuristic, action-packed, modern take on classic RTS from Canadian-based RTS specialist studio, Blackbird Interactive.

Blackbird Interactive was founded in 2010 by Rob Cunningham, a former art director of Homeworld 1 and 2 and formed with a group of industry professionals who participated many hit games, such as Gears of War and Company of Heroes.

The new title was one of the key reveals when Koch Media launched its new premium gaming label and will see Prime Matter responsible for physical and digital distribution of the title across PC and console platforms.

Operating out of Koch Media's headquarters in Munich, Prime Matter is comprised of seasoned industry veterans and enthusiastic fresh faces creating a diverse team of multicultural gaming experts.

Crossfire: Legion is bringing its fast and exhilarating competition to ESL Play, a part of the ESL Gaming Network.

Competitors will be battling it out for cash prizes across one of three global regions – Asia, Europe or North America - with qualifiers being held starting June 5, with the grand finals being held on June 28. The finals will be streamed live on the Prime Matter Twitch channel.

Starting today and through May 28, players looking to compete in Crossfire: Legion can register on the ESL website here.

Check out the above developer video outlining their vision and thinking behind the title, and combining the fundamentals of a classic RTS with the competitive elements of modern gaming.

Crossfire: Legion will be available through Steam Early Access on May 24, 2022.

Crossfire: Legion has a launch window of 2022.