Eidos Interactive have today announced the release date for the upcoming World War II action/strategy sequel Battlestations: Pacific. Combat is due to begin on May12th in the USA and 3 days later in Europe for both Xbox 360 and PC.

"With over 100 authentic air, sea and undersea units, a compelling mix of action and strategy and an extensive multiplayer game, Battlestations: PacificTM lets players participate in the Pacific conflict like no other game before it," said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Eidos Game Studios. "With direct control over fighters, bombers, kamikaze planes, destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines and many more, including powerful prototype units, they will experience a level of immersion that truly brings the conflict to life."