Company of Heroes 2

✨ New Features

• There’s been so much Company of Heroes news in the last couple months, we knew we had to recap it all and showcase some of the amazing content our players have been creating! With CoH3’s launch approaching fast this month on February 23rd and the Multiplayer Tech Test behind us, we’re not going to w
• Our final public test of Company of Heroes 3 concluded in January, and we want to thank all 154,000 players who took part! This last push allowed us to iron out any remaining technical issues before launch and it was a great opportunity for our team to get a head start on your feedback. You can [url
• We just completed the third installment of our Deep Dive series looking at CoH3’s launch factions. This time we “risked it for a biscuit” as we hit the field with the British Forces. Check out the behind-the-scenes insights from our developers Matt Philip and Will “MonolithicBacon” Ward.
• Want to start theory crafting and learning the ins-and=outs of all four factions before launch? Check out our detailed Tech Trees, now available in the [url=https://www.companyofheroes.com/en/media] image gallery at companyofheroes.com[/url].
• h3]Launch Content & Beyond[/h3]

🔧 Bug Fixes

• Over the course of the test, we received over 650 bug reports from the community through our [url=https://support.sega.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=1900000327633] new online form.[/url] Your testing also helped us identify crashes well before launch so that we can already investigate fix

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• We wanted to thank everyone who took part in our most recent Company of Heroes 3 Multiplayer Tech Test! This was our last push to test our online infrastructure and to nail down any pesky bugs and crashes before we launch on February 23rd. Over [b]154,000[/b] players took part in the Tech Test, whic
• Our data also showed that certain GPU models that are slightly older were experiencing worse performance than they should have been getting. The Tech Test allowed us to identify this issue early, and we’ll continue to make improvements based on that player data and feedback. Our goal is to make the
• After our first hotfix, we were also able to cut our crash rate almost by a third. We’re going to continue this work over the next month to reduce our crash rate even further. No game can ever have a 0% crash rate, but we can try to get close!
• The team at Relic accomplished our goals with this test, but we also want to let you know how we plan to tackle your feedback.
• h3]Visuals[/h3]

⚖️ Balance Changes

• Be sure to keep your feedback coming in the weeks and months ahead, as that’s going to help us prioritize it and continue improving this game and franchise that we all love so much. From everyone at Relic, thank you for taking part in the Multiplayer Tech Test and we can’t wait for you to play the f

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• Welcome to the Company of Heroes 3 Multiplayer Tech Test! This is our last big development push before launch and we’re extremely excited to finally get it into your hands.
• Your participation will allow us to prepare for launch by testing our infrastructure on a larger scale. The test also helps us identify new bugs and issues that cannot be caught without having thousands of people playing the game at the same time.

⚖️ Balance Changes

• h2]Test Objectives[/h2]
• h3]Server load and stability [/h3]
• list][*] Match performance - server calls during matches

⚠️ Known Issues

• list][*] To replay the tutorial mission, you will need to delete your save file under Documents > My Games > Company of Heroes 3 - Playtest
• *] If a user begins a game in a Custom lobby and a player tries to join after that lobby is no longer available, they may encounter a crash.
• *] Twin Beaches has the incorrect territory point income and Victory point count.

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• It’s been a whirlwind year for Company of Heroes! With only a couple of months before we launch CoH3, we wanted to recap all the news we’ve shared with you, along with some of your feedback that made it into the game.
• Our team will be taking some time to rest over the holidays, so things will be quiet for a bit. We hope that you and those close to you will also get a chance to enjoy the holiday season and will ring in a happy new year! Our team will be back in full swing as we get ready for January’s Multiplayer
• In December we also revealed that CoH3 will be coming to consoles later in 2023, giving so many more players a chance to experience the action, strategy and tactics of the Mediterranean theatre. The team has had tremendous support in this effort from our SEGA partner studios, ensuring Relic can focu
• One question we see a lot is “what sets CoH3 apart?” or “what am I actually getting?” The answer is … a lot! CoH3 will be our biggest game at launch, and we have a ton of plans to keep supporting it in the future. You can find an exhaustive list of [url=https://community.companyofheroes.com/coh-fran
• Showing off gameplay throughout the development process has been incredibly important for us, even if the game was early, had some obvious bugs, or needed a bit more polish. Fancy trailers are great to get hyped up, but we know gameplay is paramount. We hope that you’ve been able to see the iteratio

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• h1]Company Of Heroes 3 – Launch Content & Beyond[/h1]
• Company of Heroes 3 will be releasing on Steam on February 23, 2023 and will be the biggest game at launch in the franchise’s history. CoH3 brings the series’ intimate, boots-on-the-ground storytelling to two brand-new theatres of war, one with branching storylines where players make difficult histo
• h2]Day-1 Launch Content[/h2]
• Jump into two singleplayer experiences right at launch with the Dynamic Italian Campaign and the North African Operation.
• list][*] The new Dynamic Campaign Map delivers full ‘sandbox-style’ gameplay, allowing players to command the overall war effort and experience an unprecedented level of strategic choice.

⚖️ Balance Changes

• *] Modes: Victory Point win condition & Annihilation win condition[/list]
• u][h3]Modding Support[/h3][/u]
• list][*] The Company of Heroes 3 Essence Editor and modding will be supported on launch day. [url=https://community.companyofheroes.com/coh-franchise-home/company-of-heroes-3/blogs/24-company-of-heroes-3-essence-editor]Find all the details here[/url].

🔧 Bug Fixes

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• b]Screenshots & Fan Art[/b]
• Q™ on the official Discord has been sharing some terrific CoH2 screenshots! Share yours on social media, in the [url=https://community.companyofheroes.com/coh-franchise-home/company-of-heroes-3/forums/1-general-discussion/threads/2829-share-your-content]forums[/url], or in the [url=https://discord.g
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• Welcome to our first [i][b]Wire Report[/b][/i]! These ongoing reports will be your one-stop-shop for the latest Company of Heroes news, developer insights, community content, and more. With the launch of Company of Heroes 3 just a few months away, there’s going to be a ton of cool stuff you’ll want
• b]Modding Tools at Launch[/b]
• At launch players will be able to create:

⚖️ Balance Changes

• You can find [url=https://community.companyofheroes.com/coh-franchise-home/company-of-heroes-3/blogs/24-company-of-heroes-3-essence-editor]all the details here[/url] and be sure to check out the announcement video from our friends over at IGN.
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• h2]DEVELOPER SITREP[/h2]

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• Check out the sizzle trailer for the new look at the Wehrmacht! Defensive, Veteran and intimidating, the Wehrmacht will weather the storm before unleashing an array of devastating counterattacks to smash the enemy.

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• Check out our latest faction deep dive with the Company of Heroes 3 Gameplay team. We review two action-packed multiplayer games (including one with the legendary DevM!), discuss main rosters, Battlegroups, and all the new ways to play this classic faction.

🔧 Bug Fixes

• As we approach the [b]November 17th[/b] launch date for Company of Heroes 3, our team has decided the game is not quite up to our players’ or our own high standards. There are still bugs to squash, pixels to polish, gameplay to adjust and feedback to address.

✨ New Features

• As a result, we’ve decided to move the launch date to [b]February 23rd, 2023[/b]. While we know many of you are itching to get your hands on the game, we believe this to be the best decision for CoH3, our players, and our studio. This provides our hard-working team and partners with the necessary ti
• We are incredibly proud of the dedication our community has shown throughout CoH-Development. Your feedback has been critical in these last stages of development and will continue to be a driver for our team for years to come. Since we first revealed Company of Heroes 3 in July of 2021, your feedbac
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• *] Improvements to the Dynamic Campaign Map, such as a new supply system, UI improvements, a more aggressive A.I., and faster travel across the map through seaport and airport improvements.
• *] Adding a stronger focus on visual grit and details during battles, by improving shader technology and FX. A great example of improved visual grit is the [url=https://community.companyofheroes.com/coh-franchise-home/company-of-heroes-3/forums/1-general-discussion/threads/2421-company-of-heroes-3-u

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• We’re making Company of Heroes history! The Company of Heroes 3 Essence Editor and modding will be supported day 1. That means when the game launches, it will come with the latest that our brand-new Essence Engine 5 has to offer, and new capabilities to build more incredible Company of Heroes experi
• Once created, mods can be published to the Steam Workshop to enable an easy and familiar path to downloading and playing community content. At launch, we’ll be sharing comprehensive documentation for these new tools to help guide new and experienced creators.
• At launch, you will be able to create:

⚖️ Balance Changes

• We aim to continue growing these tools with your feedback for years to come! Find all the details below, including a handy FAQ to answer your top questions.
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• h3][u][b]Maps & Scenario Mods [/b][/u][/h3]

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• Company of Heroes 3 is [url=https://www.companyofheroes.com/] now available for Pre-Order! [/url] Get the Launch Edition now and receive the Devil’s Brigade DLC pack featuring Legendary skins for Infantry, Vehicles, and other Legendary tier cosmetics.
• url=https://community.companyofheroes.com/] Play the Mission Alpha by clicking here [/url] to get a first look at the long-awaited Deutsches Afrikakorps faction. [EDIT: This has now concluded. Thanks for playing!] Mobile, mechanized, and elite, the DAK are an innovative new faction developed in conj
• Make sure to watch the new North Africa Trailer. Experience the sweeping desert combat, new factions, and the compelling story all offered by our North African Operation.
• Take a closer look at the Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack that comes with our Digital Launch Edition. If you really like what you see, you should check the Digital Premium Edition for even more Legendary tier cosmetics, as well as Expansion Pack 1 [Coming 2023].