Sega of Europe today announced the launch of an official website for its upcoming role-playing game for the PlayStation 3, Valkyria Chronicles, which saw release in Japan back in April.

“Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe on the verge of a great war. The game follows Welkin, a heroic commander who leads his small platoon against a merciless invading army. ” reads today's press release.

As Welkin’s small country of Gallia is engulfed in battle, the emergence of the “Valkyria”, an ancient race with special powers thought to exist only in legends, turns the tide of the war. Faced with a new threat, Welkin and his troops gather their courage to fight for their freedom.”