- 2.5.6 Hot Fix - 16 September 2026
Fixed an exploit that brought Final Stand perks into multiplayer matches
- Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition: A 20 Year Legacy - 15 September 2026
Celebrating 20 years of one of the most acclaimed real-time strategy games ever created, Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition will launch on PC via Steam early in 2027. A massive thanks to all our incredible fans who have supported Company of Heroes over the years. The team is hard at work delivering the best Company of Heroes experience that honors the history of the franchise.
- 2.5.5 Hot Fix - 8 September 2026
Today's Hot Fix primarily fixes an exploit with artillery units and adds logging to help us identify and troubleshoot fixes for crashes. Fixed an issue that allowed certain artillery units to barrage consistently without a cooldownIf players still discover rare instances of this occurring after this hot fix, please report it at https://help.relic.com/ with reproduction stepsAdded additional logging to identify fixes for crashesUpdating from 2.5.3 to 2.5.5 due to cross platform compatibility constraints
- Hot Fix 2.5.3 - 7 August 2026
Final StandFixed an issue where perk points would sometimes not be saved when exiting the game immediately after a Final Stand matchFixed perks not always saving immediately on closing the perks screenFixed Final Stand matches appearing in the Observable Games browser; they can't be observed Final Stand GameplayFixed a bug where certain enemy vehicles would not move along their assigned waypoint path in Final Stand such as the Wespe boss unitFixed Afrikakorps vehicle attack speed perk being reapplied after upgrading a vehicleFixed Afrikakorps vehicle attack speed perk to correctly increase rate of fire instead of decreasing itFixed Critical Location ability to only be usable on emplacements/bunkersFixed Critical Location not being able to be used on some emplacements General GameplaySuppression vehicles and team weapons now move into the interactive zone before entering combatFixed edge…
- Hot Fix 2.5.2 - 31 July 2026
Hot Fix 2.5.2Final StandFinal Stand Perk save data now shares/uploads to Steam Cloud saves. Players should now be able to change computers and have their Final Stand data transfer with themFor base Company of Heroes 3 owners, mods applied in other game modes will no longer affect the Final Stand gameRemoved a hole in the soft map edge on Qattara Depression - this was causing enemy units to "enter" the playable area and become trapped in an out-of-bounds regionA.I. & GameplayFixed several crashes around A.I. behavior and missing null pointersHeavy Machine Guns controlled by the A.I. in Final Stand will now prioritize infantry over the lane emplacementsFixed an issue with the A.I. idling Kettenkrads on the mapA.I. armored vehicles will no longer fallback or issue move commands when attacked by non-vehicles on first contactFixed the Demolish Charge and M6 Anti-Tank mines not being unlocked…
- Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.1 - 30 July 2026
Today's hot fix introduces a new lobby system for Co-Op mode in Final Stand so that players can easily find matches with others and customize their experience. Final StandWhen selecting "Co-Op" in Final Stand, players will now be presented with a Browse Games lobby listPlayers will be able to search for an open lobby and view selected maps and difficulty levelsPlayers will also be able to create their own game with their preferred options from this menuPlayers can set lobbies to private or publicAdded several translations for in-game strings/text that were only displaying in English
- 2.5.0 Update Patch Notes - 29 July 2026
OverviewUpdate 2.5.0 will be available for Company of Heroes 3 today at 10am PT and includes 2 new maps, a refresh of the game lobby, and several changes to gameplay systems and multiplayer balance. Much of the multiplayer balance work in today's update is a first major step towards addressing the current meta of massing units (blobbing). This work begins today with a focus on infantry, and will continue in the next major update, 3.0 in October, with more changes targeting the massing of vehicles. Today's update also supports the release of Company of Heroes 3's first standalone experience – Final Stand. Many of the fixes and changes included in today’s update are thanks to your feedback. Please continue to share your feedback or ask the dev team questions here and report any issues to us at help.relic.com. Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand introduces an…
- Company of Heroes 20th Anniversary Roadmap - 23 July 2026
Twenty years ago, Company of Heroes changed the RTS genre with its cinematic battlefield action and tactical depth. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re excited to share our 20th Anniversary Franchise Roadmap, giving you a look at what’s coming to the Company of Heroes Franchise until the end of the year! 2026 has been a big year for Company of Heroes, with several major releases including Topaz Rhino (2.3.0) and the Dare & Destroy Battlegroup DLC for Company of Heroes 3. The anniversary celebration continues with the release of the new standalone wave defense experience - Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand. This will also align with the release of update 2.5.0 for CoH3 which includes balance and gameplay changes, new maps, and a refresh of the lobby screen. At the heart of the anniversary celebration is Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, bringing the classic game to a new generation…
- Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand | Developer Diary - 11 July 2026
Want to learn more about Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand? Join the development team for a behind-the-scenes look, where they break down what makes Final Stand unique, its core gameplay, and how it's built to challenge both new recruits and seasoned players alike.Final Stand introduces an all-new standalone wave defense experience, delivering thrilling, highly-replayable Company of Heroes gameplay designed to bring you straight to the action, either alone or with a friend. Coming July 29, Wishlist now on Steam!
- Анонсирована Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand с режимом защиты от волн - 3 July 2026
Студия Relic Entertainment выпустит Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand . Релиз состоится в конце этого месяца на ПК ( Steam ) с текстовым переводом на русский язык, ниже можно посмотреть анонсирующий трейлер.
- WW2 RTS Company of Heroes has just been totally reimagined as a new, standalone roguelike - 2 July 2026
This is Company of Heroes, but like you've never seen it before. Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is a new, standalone expansion that takes the fundamentals of the WW2 RTS series and reimagines it with a roguelite twist. Despite the naming, it's a fully separate thing, meaning you won't need to own CoH 3 to get in on the action (although you'll benefit from a discount if you do). It supports single-player and co-op runs with a persistent progression system that lets your squad and tactics gradually evolve over time. Read the full story on PCGamesN: WW2 RTS Company of Heroes has just been totally reimagined as a new, standalone roguelike
- Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand - Coming July 29 - 2 July 2026
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand introduces an all-new standalone wave defense experience, delivering thrilling, highly-replayable Company of Heroes gameplay designed to bring you straight to the action, either alone or with a friend. Built on the beloved tactical foundation of Company of Heroes, Final Stand expands the series’ signature combat with roguelite progression that encourages experimentation, adaptation, and replayability. Players must dig in, build layered defenses, and survive against escalating waves of enemy forces across 12 increasingly challenging rounds, featuring intimidating bosses and dynamic battlefield events unique to Final Stand. Featuring a roguelite progression system, you will construct a custom Battlegroup from the ground up suited to your style of play. After each wave, you will choose between randomized units or abilities that persist for the duration of t…
- Announcing Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition - 7 June 2026
Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition is a modernization of the landmark 2006 real-time strategy game that redefined the genre. The Definitive Edition introduces a range of quality-of-life improvements for both new players and returning veterans. Launching in the Fall of 2026, the Definitive Edition brings one of the highest-rated strategy games of all time into the modern era. Now fully enhanced for today's hardware, Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition stays true to the gritty atmosphere, squad-level tactics, and immersive WWII battlefields that made the original a classic. What is included in the Definitive Edition? Company of Heroes – base game 2 expansions – Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor Over 50 multiplayer and skirmish maps What’s new and improved? Upgraded from x32-bit to x64-bit platform Modernized User Interface and controls, including grid key support and fully customi…
- Hot Fix 2.4.2 - 27 May 2026
Today’s Hot Fix addresses several gameplay issues. Thank you to everyone who has submitted feedback; you can continue reporting any additional issues by visiting the Relic Help Portal and submitting a new request. General Changes Fixed an issue where the Flakvierling Halftrack was able to suppress units while moving Fixed an issue where the Battlefield Espionage Battlegroup applied additional offensive bonuses to certain units that were camouflaged Fixed an issue where the 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen got the 251 Medium Carrier's veterancy bonuses for planting Riegel mines at Veterancy 3 A.I. will no longer use the Skirmisher Package Rifle Grenades without the Skirmisher Package Fixed an issue where the Sturmtiger was failing to destroy abandoned team weapons and emplacements at the point of impact as intended Fixed an issue where Tungsten Rounds caused the Panzer III N's short 75mm to fire…
- Hot Fix 2.4.1 - 21 May 2026
Today’s Hot Fix addresses several issues related to Gameplay/A.I., UI/UX, and stability. Thank you to everyone who has submitted feedback; you can continue reporting any additional issues by visiting the Relic Help Portal and submitting a new request. Gameplay/A.I. Performing weapon conversions/upgrades no longer rewards extra veterancy if the unit was under the influence of an experience modifier A.I will no longer target structures or points with damaging abilities, such as capture points US Forces Free French Battlegroup Fixed an issue where Old Guard caused units to take more damage on retreat rather than less Wehrmacht Fixed a case where the Sturmtiger was dealing more damage than intended to non-squad entities like buildings British Forces Fixed an issue with the British Forces Canadian Shock - Offensive Resupply not generating its pulse aura Special Service Battlegroup Lewes Bomb…
- New Company of Heroes 3 DLC just added four fearless factions to the WW2 RTS - 16 May 2026
Company of Heroes 3 has just introduced four more factions to its roster, all focused around more ambitious strategies. The WW2 RTS game continues to deploy battlegroups DLC, and new addition Dare and Destroy is a bundle with the potential to approach combat in a variety of distinctive ways. Stall enemy assaults with a strong defensive line, aim to punch through enemy fortifications with mobile siege specialists, harass your enemy backline and deny resources, or simply aim to outpace your foes with sheer military might. Read the full story on PCGamesN: New Company of Heroes 3 DLC just added four fearless factions to the WW2 RTS
- 2.4.0 Update Patch Notes - 14 May 2026
Overview The 2.4.0 Update will be available for Company of Heroes 3 today at 10am PT and includes 4 all-new Battlegroups as part of the Dare & Destroy DLC, 4 new base army cosmetic sets, multiplayer balance changes, and several bug and gameplay fixes. Many of the fixes and changes included in today’s update are thanks to your feedback. Please continue to share your feedback or ask the dev team questions here and report any issues to us at help.relic.com.New Battlegroups US Forces – Free French Battlegroup Employ robust defenses and stalling tactics to subdue enemy assaults and buy time for a breakout. Form a defensive line with French Rifle Sections, concrete Bastions and Tourelle defenses, while Railway Artillery and the venerable Char B1 Heavy Tank force a rout. Wehrmacht – Siege Breaker Battlegroup Mobilize siegeworks and specialist units to break enemy fortifications and create an o…
- Dare & Destroy DLC - Battlegroup Tech Trees - 30 April 2026
Featuring the Free French, Elite Forces, Special Service, and Siege Breaker Battlegroups, the Dare & Destroy DLC is out now!Wehrmacht - Siege Breaker Battlegroup Tech Tree🔥The Dare & Destroy DLC arrives May 14. Will you be choosing the devastating 🛠️Sturmtiger Heavy Tank or vision-expanding 👀 Probing Barrage?British Forces - Special Service Battlegroup Tech TreeWill you be aiming to unlock the blinding ⛈️Operation Thunderclap or a specialized 🎯SSB Sniper? Scope out the choices on the British Forces – Special Service Battlegroup Tech Tree, arriving with the Dare & Destroy DLC on May 14.New Battlegroup Showdown - Special Service vs Siege Breaker🔥The British Forces - Special Service Battlegroup and the Wehrmacht - Siege Breaker Battlegroup face down in this exciting 1vs1 showdown, showcasing more of the gameplay arriving with the Dare & Destroy DLC on May 14.Afrikakorps - Elite Forces…
- Dare & Destroy Battlegroup DLC - Coming May 14 - 16 April 2026
Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy arrives May 14, and introduces four new Battlegroups, alongside new cosmetics and a general game update, expanding Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs A.I. gameplay with new tactical options, powerful units, and distinct playstyles.US Forces – Free French BattlegroupEstablish a resilient defensive line and stall enemy advances before unleashing a decisive counterattack. French Rifle Sections, Bastions, and Tourelle defenses anchor your position, while Railway Artillery and the Char B1 Heavy Tank turn the tide and force a breakthrough. Wehrmacht – Siege Breaker BattlegroupBreak through fortified enemy positions with siege tactics and overwhelming firepower. Flame Halftracks and enhanced infantry weaponry pressure enemy lines, while Siege Specialists and the Sturmtiger Heavy Tank shatter even the most entrenched defenses. British Forces – Special Service…
- Updated 2026 Roadmap - 15 April 2026
The Company of Heroes 3 team is excited to share an updated look at our 2026 roadmap! The next Battlegroup DLC will be revealed soon, and we can't wait for you to see how they will change the game and shine a spotlight on some beloved participants in the Mediterranean theatre.Additionally, we have moved update 2.4.0 up by a month - so it will now release in May instead of June. This roadmap also shares more details about update 2.5.0, coming in July, which includes new maps, new cosmetics, and CLASSIFIED. We'll have even more to share about the back half of 2026, but no spoilers for now!
