THQ announced today that it would be releasing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in the spring of 2009. The game is the sequel to the original Dawn of War game that was very popular with RTS gamers. THQ says that the game takes place on the brutal front lines of war where they will see intense action and combat in single player and multiplayer environments.

THQ also announced that gamers who purchase the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Soulstorm title will get an invitation to the multiplayer beta of Dawn of War II when it takes place.

"The original Dawn of War and its subsequent standalone expansions have established the series as one of the industry's leading RTS franchises," said Brad Carraway, vice president, global brand management, THQ. "Dawn of War II will re-define RTS gaming to gamers worldwide, delivering brutal frontline action and tactics, and allowing players to get straight to the action with unprecedented fast-paced RTS gameplay and a full co-op campaign, all in stunning cinematic detail."

Via THQ