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Command WWII squads in Italy and North Africa, fight real-time battles, and steer a wider campaign across a strategic map.
Released 23 Feb 2023
Steer Italy's Campaign
Flank Enemy Armor
Breach Garrisoned Buildings
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?
Developed by Relic Entertainment · Published by Relic Entertainment
Set in the Mediterranean theatre of World War II, Company of Heroes 3 casts you as a commander leading forces across campaigns in Italy and North Africa. You direct infantry and vehicles in real-time battles, where squads fight over territory and use cover, flanking routes, and local terrain.
Battles involve capturing key points, building forces, and matching units to threats. Elevation affects line of sight, infantry can breach garrisoned buildings, vehicles can be flanked to expose side armor, and destructible structures can change the battlefield.
The Italian campaign adds a strategic map where you move companies, develop supply lines, choose upgrades, and call in air or naval strikes before entering battles. The North African campaign uses a more linear mission structure. Single-player also offers optional tactical pause to plan and queue orders; skirmish, co-op, and multiplayer modes provide other ways to fight.
The supplied reviews are largely critical of paid battlegroups and other add-ons, faction balance, and the pacing or execution of the campaigns. Some players still enjoy the tactical battles, especially positioning squads, using cover and flanks, and coordinating with teammates; others praise the game's performance or say it improved after launch. Opinions on the campaigns and overall combat experience vary.
Company of Heroes 3 brings the series' acclaimed authentic and tactical gameplay to a stunning new setting. Immerse yourself in two epic campaigns, four unique multiplayer & co-op factions, and a breathtaking new theatre spanning from the sweeping deserts of North Africa to the rolling hills of Italy. Join the Fight with new features such as Full Tactical Pause and our Dynamic Campaign Map, which enable you to take complete control of the battlefield.
The legendary strategy franchise is back! Company of Heroes 3 is the ultimate package of action, tactics and strategy. Take charge in the heat of real-time battle, then command as a General guiding the overall campaign where every decision matters.
Overwhelm your opponents with four unique factions and all-new international Battlegroups. Command ground, air and naval forces and build supply lines to crush enemy advances on the new Dynamic Campaign Map - no two playthroughs are ever alike! Play at your own pace across campaign and skirmish modes before diving into blistering multiplayer action. Discover the untold stories of a stunning Mediterranean theatre featuring next-generation destructible environments, all powered by Relic's proprietary Essence Engine.
Company of Heroes 3 delivers the next generation of acclaimed tactical gameplay. Beloved combat mechanics collide with authentic new gameplay features, making for the deepest tactical experience to date.
Make use of daring flanking moves to expose enemy side armor, experience all new infantry breaching mechanics allowing you to flush enemy units from their garrisons, and master elevation to enhance your line of sight and gain the upper hand.
Welcome to the Mediterranean - a breathtaking new theatre filled with untold stories of war. Engage ferocious enemy forces across Italian mountain passes, breathtaking coastal vistas and the sweeping deserts of N Africa. Stunning visuals deliver authentic and highly diverse environments designed to keep you on your toes.
Mountainous maps will require uniquely different strategies from coastal towns, with verticality now greatly affecting units’ line of sight (True Sight). Desert plains will call for careful reconnaissance and daring armored maneuvers. On this new frontline, intelligence trumps speed and clever use of local terrain will let you bewilder your opponents and route them from the field.
Experience the biggest single-player campaign in franchise history. The new Dynamic Campaign Map delivers full ‘sandbox-style’ gameplay, allowing players to command the overall war effort and experience an unprecedented level of strategic choice.
Establish vital supply lines before deploying rear guard defenses to secure your advance. Launch air and naval strikes to weaken and scatter enemy forces or liberate a nearby town to develop a Partisan spy network. Choose your forces and upgrade your veteran companies to match your playstyle. Meanwhile, the optional Full Tactical Pause feature allows players total control over the pacing of single-player action. Plan your attacks, then effortlessly queue up lethal precision plays that will give you the edge in battle.
Company of Heroes 3 promises to delight even the most ardent WW2 enthusiasts thanks to the largest number of launch factions in the series to date.
New army customization mechanics will allow you to call in the help of a varied cast of specialist units. Take up the fight with new elite squads including the American-Canadian Special Service Forces, the revered Gurkhas from the Commonwealth and many more.
From devastating tank destroyers to clandestine recon vehicles, Company of Heroes 3 features the largest roster in the series to date. The super-light Weasel, the armor-sniping Nashorn, and the Chaffee Light Tank are just a few of the units making their debut. Also, let's not forget revamped classics like the M3 Recovery Vehicle Halftrack, which can now be used to repair and steal abandoned enemy vehicles!
Feel the blistering impact of every mortar shell and naval bombardment with Relic's state-of-the-art Essence Engine. In Company of Heroes 3, every location becomes a fully destructible sandbox, opening up limitless tactical gameplay options for you or your enemy to exploit.
Bring fortified buildings crashing down onto enemy squads, then witness enhanced destruction mechanics at play as soldiers exploit fresh ruins as dynamic cover. Stunning new rendering and particle FX technology depicts fire, sand and smoke like never before. Brilliant new soldier animations combine with enhanced AI, delivering realistic squad reactions to the battlefield. Optimized for DirectX 12 and multi-core CPUs, Relic's new engine technology will deliver cinematic action to rival any Hollywood blockbuster.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 36 |
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| Players | 1–8 |
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| Multiplayer | Company of Heroes 3 supports online PvP and online co-op. The provided information indicates competitive matches from 1v1 up to 4v4, implying 2 to 8 players total. It also supports skirmish and co-op vs AI play, custom games, and multiplayer/co-op factions. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Steam Workshop and mod support are listed. Reviews mention mods for AI, maps, and custom content, including playing mods against AI with friends. No provided text confirms whether mods are allowed in standard matchmaking. |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 81/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
