It is 1941 and the beginning of what will become the most brutal conflict of World War II, as Germany launches a full-scale invasion of the frozen tundra of the Soviet Union which would result in over 14 million military casualties. Take command of the iconic Soviet Red Army in brutal frontline warfare to free Mother Russia from the invading Nazis.

Your strategic skills and tactical expertise hold the power to tip the very balance of this conflict in the sequel to the critically acclaimed and multi award-winning Company of Heroes. Engage in visceral tactical combat that will define you as a military leader and challenge you to wield the might of the Soviet Empire as you smash your way to Berlin.

Company of Heroes 2 will receive a massive STEAM promotion this weekend, including free offerings for new as well as current players.

During the STEAM Free Weekend, prospective new players now have the chance to try out the popular RTS (real time strategy) game by simply hitting “play” in their STEAM library. The entire base game will automatically appear in every user’s library for free between today, January 16, 2014, 10 am PST and Sunday, January 19, 2014, 1PM PST.

During the same period, all paid multiplayer commanders for Company of Heroes 2 will be available for free as well, including for those players participating in the free trial. Additionally, SEGA also announced that Company of Heroes 2 will be seeing a 66% off sales promotion over the weekend, offering the game at $13.59.