Massive Entertainment's World in Conflict arrives Sept. 18 on the PC and Xbox 360.

Massive Entertainment’s World in Conflict arrives Sept. 18 on the PC and Xbox 360.

Yes, there will be nuclear explosions in World in Conflict, which takes place during World War III.

Yes, there will be nuclear explosions in World in Conflict, which takes place during World War III.

Players will have all kinds of weaponry and vehicles at their disposal.

Players will have all kinds of weaponry and vehicles at their disposal.

Helicopters? Check.

Helicopters ? Check.

Action will take place in urban, suburban and rural settings in both the U.S. and Europe.

Action will take place in urban, suburban and rural settings in both the U.S. and Europe.

Players can assume the role of infantry, support, air, and armor specialists.

Players can assume the role of infantry, support, air, and armor specialists.

Like most RTS games, World in Conflict will involve capturing or destroying strategic locations.

Like most RTS games, World in Conflict will involve capturing or destroying strategic locations.

World in Conflict will be heavy on action, with no base building or resource gathering.

World in Conflict will be heavy on action, with no base building or resource gathering.

The game is powered by Massive's own Masstech game engine.

The game is powered by Massive’s own Masstech game engine.

Bombers and other military aircraft will also be featured in the game.

Multiplayer mode will support up to 16 people with head-to-head and team-based options.

Multiplayer mode will support up to 16 people with head-to-head and team-based options.