We've all seen the leaked magazine cover from the other day and now we get the official announcement that Red Alert 3 is indeed on it's way. After a seven year gap, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 will return to not only PC, but also Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 as is becoming the norm.

"The Red Alert games are known for challenging hardcore strategy gamers with depth, variety, and innovative gameplay. But they also belong to that rare breed of games that can draw in more casual players with their over-the-top stories, instantly accessible mechanics, and straight-to-the-fun design," said Mike Verdu, general manager of EALA. "With Red Alert 3, our team is continuing that proud tradition by introducing genre-first features like co-operative campaign play, which rewards veterans and casual players alike. In Red Alert 3, friends and family can always have your back."

"It’s been too long." said Chris Corry, executive producer at EALA. "Fans have been waiting for a new Red Alert game for seven years, and we’re working hard to ensure its well worth the wait. The team is staying true to the series’ roots while adding new elements like a co-operatively played story-driven campaign, an astounding new faction that will shake-up the Red Alert universe as we know it, and units that will help make Red Alert 3 everything our fans have been waiting for. And by bringing naval combat into the heart of the game design, we’re transporting that fast, fun and fluid C&C gameplay to the high-seas in ways that you’ve never seen before."

Here's two screenshots and a piece of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 concept artwork and an announcement trailer. Interestingly for PC C&C fans, picking up a copy of Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath later this year will apparently grant you a place on the Red Alert 3 beta.