Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies

Source: Blue’s News

Steam News announces the release of six new commanders for Company of Heroes 2, the World War II RTS sequel. There are three new US commanders and three new German commanders, and for the next week they are all being offered for 25% off.

The new commanders are:

  • US Forces Commander: Recon Support Company
  • US Forces Commander: Mechanized Company
  • US Forces Commander: Rifle Company
  • OKW Commander: Elite Armor Doctrine
  • OKW Commander: Scavenge Doctrine
  • OKW Commander: Fortifications Doctrine

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies, the much-awaited first big content offering for the tactical strategy blockbuster Company of Heroes 2 is now available in store and online. Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies brings players back to the Western Front first introduced in the original award-winning Company of Heroes. The Western Front Armies introduces two unique collections of new content – the US Forces and the German Oberkommando West.

Each individual army will also be available as a standalone purchase via digital download, providing new players with a minimal entry point into the massive Company of Heroes 2 multiplayer community, regardless of which content they own. A ll Company of Heroes 2 players can then battle across 31 maps (along with more than 1000 community maps available on Steam Workshop) in auto-match multiplayer.

The addition of US Forces has been the most requested army since Company of Heroes 2 first launched, by a large margin. Each new army has distinctive tactical gameplay options, new infantry, team weapons, vehicles, abilities and upgrades on a total of eight seasonal multiplayer maps set on the Western Front. They have been carefully balanced to ensure optimal game play with previously released armies.

For more information, please visit the official Company of Heroes 2 Website.

A stunning illustration of just how terrifying even the ‘quiet’ moments in war can be

Source: Gamer’s Hell

SEGA has released a new video for The Western Front Armies, a standalone multiplayer expansion for Company of Heroes 2 due to arrive on June 24th. Customers who pre-order The Western Front Armies will receive two unique vehicle skins (one for each faction) with matching faceplates.

Bringing players back to the Western Front first introduced in the original Company of Heroes, The Western Front Armies introduces two unique collections of new content – the US Forces and the German Oberkommando West. Each army has distinctive tactical gameplay options, new infantry, team weapons, vehicles, abilities and upgrades on a total of eight seasonal multiplayer maps set on the Western Front.

The Western Front Armies also includes a new progression system that introduces other unique content into the game and enables players to dive deeper into the tactical and strategic aspects of the game.

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