Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| 3.0.0 Update Patch Notes | 2026-11-05 | Today'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 Preview | 2026-11-04 | New 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. |
| 3.0 Final Stand Overview | 2026-11-03 | Company 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. |
| Coming Soon - Major 3.0 Update | 2026-10-08 | This 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 |
| Hot Fix 2.5.3 | 2026-08-07 | 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 L |
| Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.2 | 2026-07-31 | 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 emp |
| Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.1 | 2026-07-30 | 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 |
| Final Stand Co-Op Hot Fix Incoming | 2026-07-29 | We want to thank all our players for jumping into Final Stand on day one! We're excited to finally be able to share this experience with all of you. We greatly appreciate all your feedback today on the co-op experience in Final Stand. We've heard the requests from players to introduce a matchmaking system to Final Stand. With all the difficulty levels, faction options (for both players and enemy A.I.), and Battleground picks – this would create a subpar matchmaking experience and lead to incredibly long queue times. We felt to retain the best possible player experience, we would pursue a traditional lobby system. In the next few days, we plan |
| Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Out Now | 2026-07-29 | Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand delivers the strategy and intensity of Company of Heroes’ cinematic battles in a fast-paced wave defense experience for solo and cooperative play. Built on the beloved tactical foundation of Company of Heroes, Final Stand expands the series’ signature combat with roguelite systems that encourage experimentation, adaptation, and replayability. You will need to 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, y |
| Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Gameplay Overview | 2026-07-24 | Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand captures the classic World War II scenario of holding the line against overwhelming odds, giving you the tools to make your own heroic last stand. Take a look at this gameplay overview video for a preview of what to expect when Final Stand arrives. |
| Company of Heroes 20th Anniversary Roadmap | 2026-07-23 | 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 relea |
| Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Axis Co-op Gameplay | 2026-07-20 | We’re back with another look at Final Stand Gameplay! This time, join the development team as they take command of the Axis factions in a fast-paced wave defense match. See how the roguelite progression system works, allowing you to augment your own forces from the ground up suited to your style of play. Wishlist today to prepare for Launch on July 29th. |
| Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand | Allies Co-Op Gameplay | 2026-07-15 | Get your first look at Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, the new standalone wave defense experience in the Company of Heroes franchise. Join our development team for an in-depth gameplay showcase where they breakdown the mode's design, share some behind-the-scenes insights, and play through an action packed co-op match from the perspective of the Allied factions.Discover how you'll work together to hold the line against relentless enemy waves and what makes Final Stand a new way to experience Company of Heroes.Wishlist today to get ready for Launch on July 29th. |
| Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand | Developer Diary | 2026-07-11 | 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! |
| Announcing Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand | 2026-07-02 | 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 |