Company of Heroes 3

Company of Heroes 3 is free to play on Steam from today until November 16, as Relic Entertainment celebrates 20 years of Company of Heroes with a Free Weekend and franchise-wide sale. Coming less than a week after 3.0, the biggest update in the game’s history, the Free Weekend gives new players the chance to experience Company of Heroes 3 at its absolute best.

Alongside the Free Weekend, the entire Company of Heroes catalogue will be on sale, including the deepest discount yet for Company of Heroes 3 at 67% off. Players can also pick up Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand at 20% off, making this an ideal time for new and returning players to jump into the franchise.

Celebrating 20 Years of Company of Heroes
The Free Weekend arrives as Relic continues its celebration of the 20th anniversary of Company of Heroes, marking two decades of the genre-defining real-time strategy franchise.

The recently released Company of Heroes 3 3.0 Anniversary Update is a huge part of this celebration. The update is the biggest to the game since launch, delivering major changes across numerous areas of the game, including a host of visual enhancements, campaign improvements, an audio overhaul, a Final Stand update, and much more.

More Company of Heroes Around the Corner
There’s even more to come for Company of Heroes 3 this month. Relic recently announced Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch, a new narrative-driven campaign DLC launching November 25, 2026 on PC and the first single-player mission content since the game launched.

Inspired by the Allied campaign in Axis-occupied North Africa, Operation Torch puts players in command of an American force during its first major campaign against German troops. Across 15 historically inspired missions, players will lead an inexperienced army through hard-fought victories and costly defeats, building it into a seasoned fighting force.

Looking ahead to next year, Relic will also launch Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, bringing the title that started it all back to players in enhanced glory, early in 2027.

Company of Heroes Franchise Sale
During the Free Weekend, players can take advantage of discounts across the Company of Heroes franchise, including:

• Company of Heroes 3 – 67% off, its deepest discount to date
• Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand – 20% off
• Major discounts across the wider Company of Heroes catalogue
• The Company of Heroes 3 Free Weekend runs from November 12th – November 16th

Relic Entertainment just launched the Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 20th Anniversary update on PC via Steam. The biggest update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch, 3.0 brings major improvements to nearly every aspect of the game, from visuals and audio to AI, gameplay, maps, and the campaign. This update also brings major improvements to Company of Heroes 3 – Final Stand, including 3-player co-op and a brand-new Battleground.

Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 Update Launch Trailer

The 3.0 update brings extensive visual and environmental improvements to the battlefield, including new snow and rain weather effects, dynamic terrain wetness, enhanced atmospheric effects and soldier lighting, animation improvements, and new industrial, winter and autumn environments. Audio has also received a substantial update, with improved weapon firing, impact, explosion and vehicle destruction sounds, alongside an expanded music selection featuring classic tracks from Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes 2.

Players will also experience improvements to AI, gameplay and balance designed to encourage a broader range of strategies and enhance the moment-to-moment gameplay. The Italian dynamic campaign has received its own improvement pass, including a range of fixes, improvements to map clarity and readability, refreshed visuals, and additional gameplay and presentation updates.

The multiplayer map pool grows with five new maps: Ancona Railyard, Vire River Valley, Foggia Airfield, Turin Steelworks and Radarstation Mammut. The update also brings improvements across every multiplayer map, with Langres Winter, Mignano Summit and Rapido River Crossing receiving significant updates.

Four new premium cosmetic sets are also available alongside the update: Climb to Glory for US Forces, Edelweiss for Wehrmacht, Bloody Baltic for British Forces, and Cold Snap for Deutsches Afrikakorps.

Alongside the 3.0 update, Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is receiving major improvements. Final Stand will benefit from all of the visual and audio improvements in the 3.0 update. 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.

Company of Heroes 3 is available now on Steam.

Relic Entertainment is proud to announce Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch, a new narrative-driven campaign DLC launching November 25, 2026 on PC, and the first single-player mission content since the game launched.

Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch Teaser Trailer

Inspired by the Allied campaign in Axis-occupied North Africa, Operation Torch puts players in command of an American force during its first major campaign against German troops. Across a series of historically inspired missions, players will lead an inexperienced army through hard-fought victories and costly defeats, building it into a seasoned force on the battlefield.

A Narrative-Driven Campaign Inspired by History

Operation Torch follows the Allied landings in North Africa through a dramatic campaign arc that spans the opening invasion, the defeat at Kasserine, and the final assault on Hill 609. Drawing inspiration from real events, the campaign adapts historical moments into a focused single-player experience designed around tactical decision-making and battlefield mastery.

Players will experience the campaign through the perspectives of three American soldiers whose stories frame the conflict from both command and field-level viewpoints. As the campaign unfolds, their perspectives reflect the hardships, losses, responsibilities, and lessons learned as they are forged into the fighting force that will liberate Europe.

Mission-Focused Tactical Gameplay

Operation Torch’s campaign spans 15 missions, challenging players across a range of tactical scenarios and highlighting different units and mechanics. Players will be pushed to master a number of tools, abilities, and strategies to achieve victory.

From beachfront landings and stealth operations to defensive actions and large-scale assaults, every mission presents a distinct combat scenario focused on engaging tactical gameplay.

Progression and Player Choice

A rewarding progression system enables players to shape their army throughout the campaign. By completing missions and tackling optional objectives, players earn upgrades that allow for meaningful choices in how their combat forces evolve.

Key Features

• New narrative-driven single-player campaign DLC set during Operation Torch in North Africa with 15 missions inspired by real battles and events.
• Campaign arc spanning the Allied landings, the defense at Kasserine, and the finale at Hill 609
• Players will utilize a powerful arsenal of abilities and units on the battlefield across a wide range of unique tactical combat scenarios
• Rewarding progression system featuring meaningful choices between missions
• Army customization allows players to build around their preferred playstyle

Company of Heroes 3: Operation Torch can be wishlisted here and will be available on Steam.

Relic Entertainment is proud to announce the Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 Update, which will launch on November 5th on PC. As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, this will be the most significant update to Company of Heroes 3 since its launch.

Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 Update Teaser Trailer

Designed to enhance nearly every aspect of the game, the 3.0 Update introduces extensive visual and environmental upgrades, major audio improvements, smarter AI, gameplay and balance refinements, new and refreshed maps, campaign enhancements, and new content for Final Stand. Together, these changes elevate the battlefield experience for both new and returning players while reinforcing Relic’s ongoing commitment to Company of Heroes 3.

Visual & Environmental Enhancements

The 3.0 Update introduces extensive visual and environmental upgrades, including new snow and rain weather effects, enhanced fog and atmospheric effects, improved soldier lighting, dynamic terrain wetness, updated animation systems, new and expanded environmental art sets, and new industrial, winter, and autumn-themed battlefields. Together, these improvements bring greater immersion, variety, and battlefield atmosphere to every match.

Audio Improvements

Battlefields will sound better than ever with new and improved weapon firing sounds, enhanced impact and explosion effects, and upgraded vehicle destruction audio. Players will also be able to enjoy an expanded music selection featuring classic tracks from both Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes 2, bringing iconic music from across the franchise into Company of Heroes 3.

Gameplay, AI & Balance Improvements

The 3.0 Update introduces important gameplay refinements designed to improve the moment-to-moment experience. AI has been upgraded through improvements to late-game performance and a new Combat Rating calculation that enables smarter battlefield decision-making and retreat behavior. Additional balance changes build upon previous updates to encourage more diverse strategic playstyles while continuing efforts to address dominant strategies.

Campaign Improvements

The 3.0 Update delivers improvements across the Company of Heroes 3 campaign experience. Addressing progression-blocking issues, implementing extensive bug fixes, and introducing a host of gameplay and presentation improvements. The Italian Dynamic Campaign Map has had a visuals update to match the quality of the 3.0 visual effort, while improvements to map clarity and readability make commanding your forces and navigating the campaign more intuitive than ever.

Combine this with an ongoing refinement to in mission gameplay and visuals, and overall mission flow, these campaign updates provide a stronger and more polished single-player experience for both new and returning players.

New & Refreshed Maps

The 3.0 Update expands Company of Heroes 3′s multiplayer offerings with a collection of brand-new battlefields alongside refreshed community favorites. In addition to the new maps, every multiplayer map in Company of Heroes 3 has received improvements as part of the 3.0 Update, including visual, environmental, lighting, weather, atmosphere, and gameplay refinements designed to improve immersion, readability, and variety across the entire multiplayer experience. The maps highlighted below received the most significant additions and refresh work.

Company of Heroes 3 is available now on Steam.

Relic Entertainment has just launched Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy. This new Battlegroup DLC is now available on Steam for $24.99 USD | £19.49 GBP | €22.99 EUR. The DLC delivers four new Battlegroups – one for each faction – alongside new Cosmetics and a 2.4.0 game update featuring balance changes and gameplay improvements. Dare & Destroy expands Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs. A.I. gameplay with powerful new units, elite forces, specialized vehicles, and all-new tactical options for veteran commanders and returning players alike.

Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy Launch Trailer

Battlegroups are supplemental forces that players bring into battle, granting access to distinct abilities and strategic choices that shape how each match is played. In Dare & Destroy, each faction receives a new battlegroup designed to introduce fresh tactics and new ways to approach combat.

Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy is available now on PC via Steam. The accompanying 2.4.0 update is free for all Company of Heroes 3 players.

Relic Entertainment is excited to announce Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy, a new Battlegroup DLC launching May 14, 2026, on PC via Steam for $24.99 USD £19.49 GBP | €22.99 EUR. The DLC 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.

Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy Announce Trailer

Each Battlegroup introduces new ways to approach the battlefield, offering players greater strategic depth through specialized units, unique abilities, and all-new playstyles. Building on the series’ legacy systems, Battlegroups act as supplemental forces that enhance your army and open up new tactical possibilities in every match.

Four New Battlegroups

US Forces – Free French Battlegroup:

Establish 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 Battlegroup:

Break 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 Services Battlegroup:

Disrupt and weaken the enemy through precision strikes and resource denial.

Commandos, Snipers, and fast raiding vehicles harass from unexpected angles, while Scorched Earth tactics punish overextension and drain enemy resources.

Deutsches Afrikakorps – Elite Forces Battlegroup:

Field a highly advanced and experienced force designed to outmaneuver and overpower opponents.

Veteran infantry and vehicles, led by the Command 8Rad Armored Car, combine with Ace Stuka air support and the Tiger Ace Heavy Tank to deliver decisive battlefield dominance.

Relic Entertainment is proud to announce that Company of Heroes 3: Endure & Defy, the latest Battlegroup DLC, is now available on PC via Steam for $24.99 USD | £19.49 GBP | €22.99 EUR. This expansion introduces four new Battlegroup, one for each faction, designed for Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs A.I modes. Players can take advantage of a 10% discount for two weeks, and new players can join the fight with a 60% Black Friday discount on the Company of Heroes 3 base game.

Each Battlegroup introduces a new playstyle for its faction, delivering powerful new units, iconic franchise favorites, and innovative abilities that bring all new gameplay mechanics to the battlefield.

Company of Heroes 3: Endure & Defy Launch Trailer

Four New Battlegroups

• US Forces – Italian Partisan Battlegroup: Deploy daring Partisans to wreak havoc behind the lines. Cunning, deception, and sabotage are how your forces will prevail.
• Wehrmacht – Last Stand Battlegroup: Victory requires sacrifice. Bolster your line with powerful improvised defenses and embolden your ground forces with a number of extraordinary measures.
• British Forces – Polish Cavalry Battlegroup: Seek revenge with grizzled Polish troops who long for battle and smash the enemy with devastating heavy weaponry.
• Deutsches Afrikakorps – Kriegsmarine Battlegroup: Bring the might of the German Navy to bear. Fortify your positions, establish vital supply chains, and then annihilate all in your path with catastrophic fire support.

Launching alongside the DLC, the Scarlet Bison update delivers a significant set of gameplay refinements, multiplayer quality, and fresh content for the community. This update focuses heavily on core gameplay improvements, including upgrades to tank riding mechanics, vehicle and building garrison functionality, and pathfinding behavior. Scarlett Bison also introduces multiplayer quality-of-life improvements and over 2,000 new voiceover lines for new and existing characters.

Scarlet Bison represents another major step in Relic’s ongoing commitment to refining and expanding the Company of Heroes 3 experience.

Download Endure & Defy on Steam and experience new ways to adapt, strategize, and dominate the battlefield.

Relic Entertainment is excited to announce a new Company of Heroes 3 Battlegroup DLC – Endure & Defy. Launching November 27, 2025, on PC via Steam for $24.99 USD, the DLC introduces four new Battlegroups—one for each faction—designed for Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs A.I. modes. A 10% launch discount will be available for two weeks, and new players can join the battle with a 60% Black Friday discount on the Company of Heroes 3 base game. Each Battlegroup will introduce an exciting new playstyle for their respective factions. Players can expect powerful new units, iconic franchise favorites, as well as innovative abilities that create all new gameplay mechanics for the series.

See the teaser trailer HERE.

Four New Battlegroups

US Forces – Italian Partisan Battlegroup: Deploy daring Partisans to wreak havoc behind the lines. Cunning, deception, and sabotage are how your forces will prevail.

Brave Resistance Fighters and Saboteurs will enhance your ground forces, while tunnel networks, resource siphoning, and underground detonations will cause the enemy to collapse from within.

Wehrmacht – Last Stand Battlegroup: Victory requires sacrifice. Bolster your line with powerful improvised defenses and embolden your ground forces with a number of extraordinary measures.

Repel the Allied advance with the new Borgward Wanze, imposing Pantherturm, and immobilized vehicles, then demoralize their troops with the Propaganda Tower. Panzerfaust rollouts, improvised barrages, and final battle directives enable victory at any cost.

British Forces – Polish Cavalry Battlegroup: Seek revenge with grizzled Polish troops who long for battle and smash the enemy with devastating heavy weaponry.

Elite Polish Lancer Sections lead the line, while Polish-crewed Sherman Fireflies and Land Mattresses demolish enemy positions and armor with frightening efficiency. All Polish units thrive against veteran enemies.

Deutsches Afrikakorps – Kriegsmarine Battlegroup: Bring the might of the German Navy to bear. Fortify your positions, establish vital supply chains, and then annihilate all in your path with catastrophic fire support.

Kriegsmarine infantry provides combat flexibility and engineering prowess. Establish Hardpoints to secure territory and enable supply drops. Stuka Bombers, Fritz Glide-bombs, and Naval salvos will break the enemy upon your shores.

Independent game studio Relic Entertainment today announced the launch of Fire & Steel, a major Battlegroup DLC pack for Company of Heroes 3, available now for US $24.99. Alongside the DLC, the studio is also celebrating the release of the massive 2.0 Anniversary Update, marking a significant milestone for the acclaimed real-time strategy game.

Fire & Steel Battlegroup DLC:

Fire & Steel introduces four new Battlegroups, one for each army in Company of Heroes 3, designed to enhance multiplayer and co-op/skirmish vs AI gameplay. These Battlegroups offer powerful new units and abilities, allowing players to diversify their tactics and strategies.

These Battlegroups represent an evolution of the Commanders and Doctrines from previous Company of Heroes titles, delivering highly requested super-heavy tanks and fresh gameplay experiences.

2.0 Anniversary Update:

Coinciding with the Fire & Steel launch, the 2.0 Anniversary Update significantly enhances Company of Heroes 3. This update, marking the game’s second anniversary, builds upon a year of continuous improvements and player feedback.

Watch the 2.0 Anniversary Update Overview Video HERE.

Key features of the 2.0 update include:

In addition to the new changes in 2.0, here are some of the key features added over the last year.

Over the past year, Relic Entertainment has also added 13 new maps, numerous balance updates, AI improvements, and UI enhancements.

“Company of Heroes 3 has come a long way since launch. I’m incredibly proud of what the team has accomplished in improving the game through a number of great updates. I’m also excited about our plans to make the game even better going forward, and giving our loyal players even more to look forward to.” Said Justin Dowdeswell, CEO of Relic Entertainment.

Company of Heroes 3: Fire & Steel and the 2.0 Anniversary Update are available now on Steam.
Visit the game page on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677280/Company_of_Heroes_3/

And the Fire & Steel DLC:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3469800/Company_of_Heroes_3_Fire__Steel/

An announcement post on Steam reveals the soon to be released DLC Fire & Steel, for Company of Heroes 3, the World War II action/strategy sequel from Relic Entertainment. Click here to visit the Fire & Steel Steam page to add to your wishlist.

Company of Heroes 3: Fire & Steel is a Battlegroup DLC pack consisting of four Battlegroups for Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs AI. That means each faction in the game will receive a new Battlegroup! These supplemental forces consist of powerful units and abilities to enhance your forces and employ new tactics and strategy.

These Battlegroups may well be our most exciting post-launch content to date. Firstly, each battlegroup contains one super-heavy tank, each of which are franchise classics, and have been highly requested by the CoH3 community. The M26 Pershing, Churchill Crocodile, King Tiger, and Elefant Tank Destroyer are all making their return.

The Fire & Steel DLC pack will release in late February 2025 and will be priced at US $24.99.

Watch the Company of Heroes 3: Fire & Steel Trailer HERE.

For more information about Company of Heroes 3, head to www.companyofheroes.com.