THQ-owned Relic Entertainment said Monday that it is developing the third entry in the Company of Heroes franchise.

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor for PC is the second standalone expansion to the original game (pictured), which released in 2006.

Unlike its predecessor, the expansion pack Opposing Fronts, Tales of Valor will not add new factions. However, the it will bring three campaigns, new multiplayer modes, new maps and a new "direct-fire feature," which will purportedly give gamers more control over units.

The WWII-themed game is slated for spring 2009.

While standalone, Tales of Valor is compatible with the original Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.