THQ and Relic Entertainment announced today that The Outfit is currently in development for the Xbox 360.

Combining squad based action with strategy elements, The Outfit aims to please. Set in World War II Europe, The Outfit places players behind enemy lines battling the Nazi War Machine through an array of epic missions.
"The Outfit is a perfect example of a title that is only possible with Xbox 360 technology," said Jack Sorensen, executive vice president of worldwide studios, THQ. "Relic's unique brand of large-scale explosive action and field-level strategy easily differentiates The Outfit from any other war title released on any system to date."

"Visceral combat experiences have always been a big part of our games at Relic," said Ron Moravek, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "The team is having a blast creating a squad-based action game that allows us to incorporate some of the strategic elements we're best known for. Delivering this level of gameplay with surround-sound and high-definition capabilities means gamers can look forward to a new level of intensity on the battlegrounds of World War II."
The Outfit lets players select one of three squad leaders, each with distinct personalities, skills and abilities. With the squad leaders, players will lead two teams of soldiers into the rough on missions ranging from recon and rescue to search and destroy through destructible environments.

Players can switch between squads on the fly and strategically use squads separately or in tandem. By battling the enemy, players will earn action points that can be used for upgrades on their equipment or support capabilities.

12 single player missions are available as well as online play through Xbox Live. The Outfit will be unveiled on May 18 at this year's E3.