Paradox has announced that "Combat Mission: Shock Force" has gone gold and will ship to stores worldwide on the 27th.

"Shipping to stores worldwide on July 27, this tactical military simulation has strategy fans all over the world in suspense. Combat Mission: Shock Force is the latest installment in the Combat Mission series developed by Battlefront and has been referred to as their flagship title.

"Earlier entries in the Combat Mission series have earned their place as ground breaking in their own genre and Shock Force will be no exception, said Fredrik Wester, Executive Vice President of Paradox Interactive. "This is a much anticipated title among wargamers and strategy gamers alike and we are very excited to bring them what we believe is Battlefront's best work to date".

"We've poured all of our skills and earlier learnt lessons into this project and are more than proud of the end results, said Martin van Balkom, President of Battlefront.com. "With Combat Mission: Shock Force, the series has taken a quantum leap and we are thrilled to work with Paradox Interactive to ensure the game reaches gamers all over the world.

The game has been rated for Teens by ESRB, 12 by PEGI and 16 by USK. It will retail for $39.99/€39.99 and will release simultaneously for digital download on GamersGate."