THQ and Relic Entertainment today announced that their upcoming World War II RTS Company of Heroes has gone gold and will be in stores by September 14th.

"Based on early critical feedback, we're confident Company of Heroes raises the standard for the RTS genre, bringing an incredible combination of realism, action and authenticity to a strategy game," said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "We've captured the essence of real soldiers, real battlefields and real war, providing gamers with an unprecedented game-play experience. Reaching the gold milestone is a huge accomplishment for an incredibly innovative team that has truly delivered on its vision."