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2027 Roadmap Sneak Peek2026-11-06We have had a wonderful 2026 with several major releases including Topaz Rhino (2.3.0), Dare & Destroy Battlegroup DLC, our standalone wave defense Company of Heroes: Final Stand, and Update 3.0 which is our biggest update to date since Company of Heroes 3 launched. Looking ahead into 2027, there will be incoming updates to Final Stand, new Battlegroups, the release of Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition, and more We'll share even more news about the back half of 2027 next year, so stay tuned for the declassified news!
3.0.0 Update Patch Notes2026-11-05Today's Company of Heroes 20th Anniversary Update, or update 3.0, is the biggest release for Company of Heroes 3 since its initial launch in 2023. This update makes significant changes to several areas which radically improve the experience for both new and veteran players. The 3.0 Update enhances nearly every aspect of the game, with extensive visual, environmental and weather upgrades, audio improvements, smarter A.I., gameplay and balance refinements, new and refreshed maps, campaign enhancements, new cosmetics, and new content for Final Stand. As a reminder, the game's first major Campaign DLC, Operation Torch, will be released on Wednesd
3.0 Final Stand Preview2026-11-04New units, abilities, passive technologies, and 3-player co-op are coming to Final Stand in the Company of Heroes Update 3.0, launching November 5th on PC via Steam! Join Eric and John as they chat through the updates, from the all-new Dam Busters Battleground to additional enemy units and balance adjustments across all four factions. As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, the 3.0 Update delivers sweeping improvements across visuals, audio, gameplay, campaign, multiplayer and Final Stand, making it the most significant update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch.
Update 3.0 Mission Briefing 2026-11-04The Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 Update arrives as part of the 20th Anniversary celebrations for the Company of Heroes franchise. Our biggest update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch, 3.0 delivers major improvements across the core game experience, including environments and visuals, effects, audio, A.I., gameplay, maps, campaigns, balance, and more. New weather effects, seasonal environments, lighting and visual improvements bring greater variety and atmosphere to the battlefield, while a collection of new and refreshed maps, campaign improvements, and quality-of-life updates further refine the Company of Heroes 3 experience. Environmental & V
3.0 Final Stand Overview2026-11-03Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is receiving major improvements - 3-player co-op, a new Battleground, more units, abilities and more! The 3.0 update for Company of Heroes 3 brings incredible new visuals, effects, and audio improvements to the game. As well, up to three players can now join forces in co-operative play. A new Battleground has been introduced in Dam Busters, which introduces game-changing weather conditions impacting battlefield visibility and unit range. Players will also experience a range of gameplay fixes, balance updates, as well as additional enemy units, new abilities, and passive technologies.
3.0 Campaign Improvements Preview2026-10-30Take a closer look at the improvements coming to the Italian Dynamic Campaign in Company of Heroes 3 Update 3.0, launching November 5th on PC via Steam. John and Design Director Eric sit down to explore the changes to campaign progression, town upgrades, visual improvements, missions, and more. Plus, learn more about the new cosmetic reward coming to the Campaign! As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, the 3.0 Update delivers sweeping improvements across visuals, audio, gameplay, campaign, multiplayer and Final Stand, making it the most significant update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch. Read the
Coming Soon - Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch Campaign DLC2026-10-28Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch arrives November 25th, delivering a new narrative-driven single-player experience. Command the American army's first major fight against German forces, from the beach landings in North Africa to the assault on Hill 609.Players will lead inexperienced American Forces through a Campaign DLC inspired by the Allied operation in Axis occupied North Africa. Take command of an army that must quickly learn under incredible pressure, where your victories will be hard-fought, and the defeats are costly. Through hard-won lessons and battlefield setbacks, transform an untested and unproven army into a capable, discipl
3.0 Maps & Environments Preview2026-10-27New maps, refreshed battlefields, and dynamic weather effects including rain and snow! Join Relic's John and Will for a closer look at what's coming in the Company of Heroes 3 Update 3.0, arriving November 5th on PC via Steam. We're also celebrating a major milestone for our map pool, with 58 maps available in Quick Match and 66 in VS AI and Skirmish. A massive thank you to our talented community map makers, whose creativity, passion, and hard work have helped us reach this achievement! As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, the 3.0 Update delivers sweeping improvements across visuals, audio, gameplay
3.0 Gameplay & Multiplayer Preview2026-10-23Get a closer look at the gameplay, multiplayer, AI, and matchmaking improvements coming to Company of Heroes 3 in the 3.0 Update, launching November 5th on PC via Steam. John chats with Developers Jason and Darren as they break down changes to the in-game economy, balance, veterancy, Battlegroups, and more. Looking for more details on multiplayer balance? Be sure to tune in to our Balance Fireside Chat livestream on November 5th, where we'll be diving deeper into the balance changes coming with the 3.0 Update. As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, the 3.0 Update delivers sweeping improvements across
Gameplay Dev Diary part 22026-10-21Our development team brings you Part 2 of our behind-the-scenes look at the 3.0 Update with a look at the new and refreshed maps, campaign improvements, gameplay changes, AI upgrades, and much more!
3.0 New Audio & Classic Music Preview2026-10-16Discover what's new in audio as the Relic development team highlights the latest sound improvements coming to Company of Heroes 3 in the 3.0 Update, launching November 5th on PC via Steam. Plus, a sneak preview of how classic soundtracks will be integrated into the game! As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, the 3.0 Update delivers sweeping improvements across visuals, audio, gameplay, campaign, multiplayer and Final Stand, making it the most significant update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch.Read the full details here
Art & Audio Dev Diary part 12026-10-14The 3.0 Update is the biggest update to the game since launch! Get a glimpse behind the scenes, as we hear from the development team about some of the coming changes, including environmental and visual updates, VFX and SFX improvements, and more!
3.0 Visuals, Effects & Cosmetics Preview2026-10-09The Relic development team sits down to chat about all the amazing improvements to visuals, effects, and cosmetics in this preview of the Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 Update, launching November 5th on PC via Steam. As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, the 3.0 Update delivers sweeping improvements across visuals, audio, gameplay, campaign, multiplayer and Final Stand, making it the most significant update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch. Read the full details here
Coming Soon - Major 3.0 Update2026-10-08This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes. As part of our celebrations, and as a thank you to our players, we are excited to announce the 20th Anniversary Update for Company of Heroes 3 or update 3.0. Coming November 5th, 2026, the 3.0 Update will be the biggest update to the game since release and will make significant changes to several areas which will radically improve the experience for both new and veteran players. Watch the trailer for a glimpse of what's to come! The 3.0 Update will enhance nearly every aspect of the game, with extensive visual, environmental and weather upgrades, audio improvements, smarter A.I., game
2.5.6 Hot Fix2026-09-16Fixed an exploit that brought Final Stand perks into multiplayer matches
Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition: A 20 Year Legacy2026-09-15Celebrating 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 Fix2026-09-08Today'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 2.5.32026-08-07Final 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 L
Hot Fix 2.5.22026-07-31Hot 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 emp
Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.12026-07-30Today'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 Notes2026-07-29OverviewUpdate 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
Company of Heroes 20th Anniversary Roadmap2026-07-23Twenty 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 relea
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand | Developer Diary2026-07-11Want 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!
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand - Coming July 292026-07-02Company 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
Announcing Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition2026-06-07Company 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 –
Hot Fix 2.4.22026-05-27Today’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 Grenade
Hot Fix 2.4.12026-05-21Today’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
2.4.0 Update Patch Notes2026-05-14Overview 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 S
Dare & Destroy DLC - Battlegroup Tech Trees2026-04-30Featuring the Free French, Elite Forces, Special Service, and Siege Breaker Battlegroups, the Dare & Destroy DLC arrives May 14 - wishlist today!Afrikakorps - Elite Forces Battlegroup Tech TreeWould you rather recover friendly casualties with⛑️Medical Supplements or deploy a ️💥Tiger Ace instead? Start planning your strategy by taking a look at the Afrikakorps - Elite Forces Battlegroup Tech Tree, available May 14 in the Dare & Destroy DLC.US Forces - Free French Battlegroup Tech TreeWill you be selecting the massive blast radius of💥Railway Artillery or the mighty 🛠️Char B1 Heavy Tank? The choice will be yours on May 14 when the US Forces –
Dare & Destroy Battlegroup DLC - Coming May 142026-04-16Company 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 position