Company of Heroes 3 News

In this overview, we'll delve into the most recent news and events directly linked to the Year-1 Anniversary Update. Moreover, we'll showcase an array of amazing community contributions that our players have shared with us.


[h2]NEWS[/h2]


[h3]Year-1 Anniversary Update[/h3]
The Year-1 Anniversary Update (1.5.0) dropped on Feb 27, 2024! We revisited and updated classic Company of Heroes maps from both Company of Heroes 1 and 2 and integrated the first two community-made maps into the official map pool.

This update also brought

• New customization options for Player Profiles
  
• Multiplayer balance tweaks
  
• Subtle Battlegroup changes
  
• And an experimental call-in feature
  

Check out our Year-1 Mission Briefing and Patch Notes for more details or catch the high-level recap in our Year-1 Anniversary Update Overview.


[h3]1.5.1 Hotfix[/h3]

This update addresses Stability Issues & Multiplayer Balance adjustments. For more patch notes, visit our 1.5.1 Patch Notes Blogpost for more details.




[h2]DEVELOPER SITREP[/h2]


[h3]Year-1 Anniversary Balance Changes Discussion[/h3]

In this livestream we discuss all the balance changes that were included in the update. Learn more about the multiplayer adjustments with our Gameplay Designers, Jason and Darren.
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[h3]Year-1 Anniversary Update Deep Dive[/h3]

If you’ve missed out on the Year-1 Anniversary Livestream last week. Catch the in-depth highlights here.

• Get the inside scoop from the Production team on what’s coming in 1.6.0
  
• Learn about the upcoming Console Update &
  
• The latest happenings this month
  

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[h3]First Look: Semois & Faymonville with AE & Tightrope[/h3]

AE & Tightrope took the reins in these exciting casts, offering insights, commentary, and all the action you need on our latest 1v1 maps!

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[h3]Frontline Mobilization Event Progress[/h3]
The event is underway, challenging players to deploy 12 million units in Multiplayer or Singleplayer from February 27th to March 5th. Upon reaching this goal, special profile customization options will unlock for ALL players. You've deployed a total of 6.2M units already, with Singleplayer reaching 3.3M units and Multiplayer closing in at 2.9M units. Almost at the mid mark, and well on the way to the goal!



[h3]Reminder: Anniversary Challenge[/h3]

For the first week after the Year-1 Anniversary update, players can tackle three special Anniversary Challenges in the game. These challenges, distinct from the regular daily and weekly ones, carry substantial rewards, with each granting an impressive 800 Merit. This adds up to an extra 2,400 Merit available for players to earn during CoH3's Year-1 Anniversary!

• Anniversary Competitor: Play 5 Multiplayer or Custom matches on any of the new maps.
  
• Anniversary Campaigner: Successfully complete 5 Italian Campaign missions.
  
• Anniversary Demolitionist: Destroy 50 vehicles in Single Player or Multiplayer.
  

[h3]Twitch Takeovers[/h3]

We have also started our Twitch Takeovers featuring beloved members of our official Creator Squad. Tune in to our official Twitch channel beginning February 29th to catch channel takeovers by:

• AE
  
• Elpern
  
• Tightrope
  
• Lady Rytsu
  
• FitzBro
  
• Greyshot
  
• Momo4Sho
  
• Iron Cast
  

[h2]PARTNER CONTENT[/h2]




Don’t miss the community-led map making contest being organized by GBPirate. The CoH Worldbuilders 2024 Map Making Competition is currently in progress, showcasing 7 player-submitted maps available for testing on the Steam Workshop.

The competition winners will be revealed in March, and for additional details, visit GBPirate's YouTube channel or locate the maps on the Steam Workshop.



The Company of Heroes 3 Resurgence Cup, organized by AE, kicks off on March 2nd. This 1v1 tournament, boasting a $4,000 prize pool, introduces an innovative 4v4 and 2v2 losers' bracket, offering players a chance to make a resurgence back to the finals.

Catch all the intense matchups on AE’s Twitch and YouTube, culminating in the finals on March 10th.

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[h2]COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT[/h2]


Meet KingDarBoja, one of our community moderators and scale model kit enthusiast! Chat about all things tanks and miniatures when you spot him.



Meet Kpen, our amazing community map maker! Teaming up with AECoH and CoH3 designer Will - aka Monolithicbacon has been a real blast for the Faymonville community map. Check it out in-game!



Meet Loopfree, another community moderator and our CoH3 Discord tactician! From moderating the frontlines to fostering camaraderie, Loopfree ensures our community stays as resilient as a well-fortified base!



Check out Shadowphreak's latest custom map which presents a unique concept, allowing players to take on the role of a commander without direct control over their units.


Take a look at SargeGG’s review of the Year-1 Anniversary Update.
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And as per usual a couple of screenshots from our community, cesare4563



That's it for this week. Tune in on CoH3 news on any of the links below.

You can submit your content for consideration by using the hashtag #CoHCommunity on our socials or by sharing screenshots, links and videos on our Discord or Forums.
That's it for this week. Tune in on CoH3 news on any of the links below.


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[h2]GENERAL[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where the M4A3 Sherman Easy 8 did not benefit from the Fast Deploy ability.
  
• Fixed an issue that allowed players to get the same weapon upgrade twice on a squad.
  

[h2]MULTIPLAYER BALANCE[/h2]


[h3]US Forces [/h3]

M8 Greyhound Armored Car

Skirts have pushed the Greyhound to be too difficult to deal with for a variety of softer counters, leading to US Forces players gaining a significant advantage when these are on the field. We are gently rolling this back to make it more vulnerable to soft counters like Anti-Tank Rifles and snares.

• Armored skirts health bonus decreased from 120 to 80
  

[h3]British Forces [/h3]

Royal Engineers
We are partially removing some of the changes to the Royal Engineer squad to make them more vulnerable to non-rifle weapons. We want to maintain the increase in capture speed, but also limit how fast Royal Engineers can arrive on the field to gain both map control and field presence.

• Build time increased from 20 to 30 seconds
  
• Reinforce cost increased from 24 to 26
  
• Health change reverted from 95 to 85
  

Training Center Upgrades
The Training Center upgrades are being locked behind the Platoon Command Post to require the British Forces to tech up to gain the powerful upgrades available to the faction. With the recent changes to both the British and Axis factions, the Training Center upgrades no longer need to be available from the start.

• Now requires the Platoon Command Post to be constructed
  

Centaur Medium Tank
With a stronger early game available to the British Forces, some mid game call-ins have become far too powerful and can often catch Axis players at a point where they cannot field a reasonable counter. The costs on the Centaur and AA are meant to slow down the acquisition of these units and force a deeper investment into them if the player wants a powerful midgame.

• Fuel cost increased from 75 to 90
  

Crusader AA

• Fuel cost increased from 70 to 80
  

[h3]Deutsche Afrikakorps [/h3]

Panzerjager Squad
This change was meant to be part of the rest of the Panzerbuchse changes as we wanted to improve the effectiveness of the Panzerjager against vehicles through its rate of fire, but not its infantry efficacy. By increasing both, the unit is far too efficient against all targets, which we are now toning down.

• Panzerbuchse 39 AT Rifle now has a -25% accuracy penalty against infantry.
  

[h2]STABILITY[/h2]

• Fixed a crash when transitioning out of a match.
  
• Fixed a crash when completing a daily or weekly objective.
  
• Fixed 3 instability crashes.
  
• We are still investigating reported lag and audio issues
  

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To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Company of Heroes 3, we have remade and re-introduced several classic maps from the franchise’s history into the game. Additionally, we have created two variants of existing maps specifically designed for coop and custom games. This update will also allow players to customize their profiles with new badges, banners and titles. In our ongoing efforts to improve the feel of Company of Heroes, we have also made small changes to pathfinding and acceleration. Please note that this work is still ongoing. Based on player feedback of Replays, we have introduced two new quality of life changes to the feature.

From the perspective of multiplayer balance, our primary objective is to enhance the strategic diversity of the British Forces. Notable adjustments include significant improvements to underused units like the Humber and Grant, aimed at boosting their effectiveness. Core upgrades, such as the Bren Gun and team Weapon/Light vehicle training, have also been refined to enhance the performance of essential army units.

Additionally, we're reshaping two battlegroups to bolster their overall viability. The Wehrmacht Mechanized and US Forces Armor Battlegroups have undergone a restructure, and both will introduce an experimental change for the Panther and Easy 8 call-ins.

[h2]Find the full patch notes including balance changes and bug fixes here. [/h2]

Our Year-1 Anniversary Update (1.5.0) will be released on Tuesday, February 27th at 10 am Pacific Time. In commemoration of this milestone, we are revisiting and updating classic Company of Heroes maps from both Company of Heroes 1 and 2 and integrating the first two community-made maps into the official map pool. Additionally, this update introduces new customization options for Player Profiles, multiplayer balance adjustments, subtle Battlegroup modifications, and an experimental call-in feature.

It's important to note that this summary does not encompass everything new in the Year-1 Anniversary Update. For a comprehensive overview, refer to the complete patch notes, watch the anniversary livestream here or tune in tomorrow for our Balance Discussion Livestream.


[h2]New Content and Features [/h2]

[h3]Maps [/h3]
This update introduces a variety of new maps, catering to different player preferences and strategies. Classic favorites like Semois and Faymonville make a return, now meticulously restored for 1v1 battles.

Explore the war-torn landscapes of Elst Outskirts, Montherme, Sangro River Crossing, and Sousse Stronghold, each crafted to provide distinct challenges in 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 scenarios. Additionally, community-contributed maps like Steppes & Faymonville offer fresh environments, reimagined for diverse gameplay experiences across various modes, including Automatch, Co-op vs A.I., Skirmish, and Custom games.

Faymonville (1vs1)

• Community remake of the classic CoH2 map by AE and Kpen.
  
• Quick Match &Custom Game
  

Semois (1v1)

• Official remake of the competitive CoH1 map.
  
• Quick Match & Custom Game
  

Elst Outskirts (2vs2)

• Remake of Monolithicbacon’s CoH2 map.
  
• Automatch & Custom Game
  

Montherme (3vs3)

• Official remake of the CoH1 favorite.
  
• Automatch & Custom Game
  

Steppes (4vs4)

• Community remake of the vast CoH2 map by Sphinx.
  
• Automatch & Custom Game
  

Sangro River Crossing (3vs3)

• Variant of the map Day 101
  
• Coop vs A.I. & Custom Game
  

Sousse Stronghold (4vs4)

• Variant of the map Sousse Wetlands
  
• Coop vs A.I. & Custom Game
  

[h2]Features & Improvements [/h2]


[h3]Profile Customization [/h3]
Profile Customization brings a new dimension to personalizing your Player Profile. Access the "Profile" tab in the Loadout panel to customize your Badge, Title, and Banner, visible not only in your Player Profile but also throughout the game.

Explore themes like unit symbols for badges, Banners draw inspiration from significant moments in our official trailer, and diverse titles ranging from military ranks to even ones that are more humorous. As a bonus for our Anniversary, players receive four badges, six titles, and two banners. This marks the initial release, and we plan to enhance and expand this feature in future updates.

We have also planned a community event kicking off Feb 27th, during which all players will collaboratively unlock a unique badge, banner, and title designed specifically for this occasion. Keep an eye out for more details on our social media channels.


[h3]Replay Improvements [/h3]
Following the launch of Replays in the Steel Shepherd update, we're introducing two new features to enhance the experience. Alongside various bug fixes for improved consistency, the Playback Panel can now be faded out in "Collapse and Hide Player Elements" mode, like Cinematic Mode. Additionally, a new "Reveal Map: All Players" option in the Playback Panel, widely appreciated in competitive RTS and MOBA games, unveils all players' vision. This enhances the replay-watching experience by retaining fog of war in unexplored areas, adding anticipation and excitement. Stay tuned for more refinements to the replay experience.


[h3]Multiplayer Balance Changes [/h3]
With the Year-1 Anniversary update, our primary objective is to enhance the strategic diversity of the British Faction. Notable adjustments include significant improvements to underused units like the Humber and Grant, aimed at boosting their effectiveness. Core upgrades, such as the Bren Gun and team Weapon/Light vehicle training, have also been refined to enhance the performance of essential army units.

Additionally, we're reshaping two battlegroups to bolster their overall viability. The German Mechanized Company undergoes restructuring, and an experimental change introduces an alternative option to build the Panther from the Panzer Kompanie. Similarly, the US Armor Battlegroup is seeing a revamp, with an experimental change allowing the Easy 8 to be built from the final tier building.

Beyond these changes, expect several general balance adjustments across all factions, aimed at improving and revitalizing the overall meta!


The Company of Heroes 3 Anniversary Update is releasing tomorrow for PC on Steam at 10am PT! Prepare to revisit iconic battlefields from the franchise's history. Join discussions on the official forums or Discord to connect with fellow players, share your thoughts, and delve into the update details. Don't forget to catch up on the Anniversary Deep Dive livestream from last week and be sure to tune in for our Balance Discussion with the team tomorrow as we delve into the patch notes.

In this overview, we'll delve into a treasure trove of the most recent news and various content directly linked to the Year-1 Anniversary Update. Moreover, we'll showcase an array of amazing community contributions that our players have shared with us.

[h2]NEWS [/h2]

[h3]Year-1 Anniversary Announcement [/h3]
As we approach the one-year release anniversary for Company of Heroes 3, we wanted to share our latest plans and community events. On Tuesday, we officially announced the upcoming Year-1 Anniversary update!


Scheduled for release on February 27th, 2024, this update encompasses:

• Remake of classic Company of Heroes 1 and 2 maps
  
• 5 Classic Maps (2 from Community mapmakers and 3 from Relic)
  
• 2 new map variants for Coop vs A.I.New Profile Customization
  
• Multiplayer (MP) Adjustments
  
• Experimental call-in change
  

As per usual, look forward to sneak peeks on our social channels providing glimpses of the content coming with the update. Check out the Minimaps & Semois Sneak Peek!

For a detailed breakdown of our Year-1 Anniversary, you can refer to the Year-1 Anniversary Blogpost.


[h3]Livestreams [/h3]
As with all our updates, we will conduct an in-depth overview of all the changes and new content, featuring discussions with our Development team. Following this, there will be a detailed review of patch notes with the Balance team on the morning of the update. Save the date and catch the live sessions on our official Twitch channel!


Year-1 Anniversary Update Deep Dive

• Date: Thursday, February 22nd
  
• Time: 10 am Pacific Time
  
• Includes a teaser for the upcoming 1.6.0 update!
  

Year-1 Update Balance Discussion

• Date: Tuesday, February 27th
  
• Time: 10 am Pacific Time
  

[h3]New community Social Event [/h3]
In the spirit of celebrating our anniversary, we want our players to join the festivities!

Introducing Frontline Mobilization, a thrilling Community Social Event. We're daring players to deploy 12 million units in Multiplayer or Singleplayer from February 27th to March 5th. If the community achieves this feat, special profile customization options will be unlocked for ALL players. This marks our first attempt at a social challenge, so let's see your skills in action!


[h3]Anniversary Challenge [/h3]
For the first week after the Year-1 Anniversary update, players have the opportunity to tackle three special Anniversary Challenges within the game. These challenges, distinct from the regular daily and weekly ones, carry substantial rewards, with each granting an impressive 800 Merit. This adds up to an extra 2,400 Merit available for players to earn during CoH3's Year-1 Anniversary!

• Anniversary Competitor: Accomplish 5 Multiplayer or Custom matches on any of the new maps.
  
• Anniversary Campaigner: Successfully complete 5 Italian Campaign missions.
  
• Anniversary Demolitionist: Destroy 50 vehicles in Single Player or Multiplayer.
  

[h3]Twitch Takeover [/h3]
Aligned with this month's update, we have planned numerous Twitch Takeovers featuring beloved members of our official Creator Squad. Tune in to our official Twitch channel beginning February 29th to catch channel takeovers by:

• AE
  
• Elpern
  
• Tightrope
  
• Lady Rytsu
  
• FitzBro
  
• Greyshot
  
• Momo4Sho
  
• Iron Cast
  

[h3]Amazon Prime Gaming Drop 11 [/h3]

Elevate your gaming with the Night Fighters Deutsches Afrika Korps HQ Cosmetic Bundle! For the HQ, Marder III & Panzerpioneer. Prime Gaming exclusive for February/March 2024 - don't miss out!



[h2]PARTNER CONTENT [/h2]

[h3]GBPirate Map Making Contest [/h3]
Don’t miss the community-led map making contest being organized by GBPirate. The CoH Worldbuilders 2024 Map Making Competition is currently in progress, showcasing 7 player-submitted maps available for testing on the Steam Workshop. The competition winners will be revealed in March, and for additional details, visit GBPirate's YouTube channel or locate the maps on the Steam Workshop.

[h3]
The Company of Heroes 3 Resurgence Cup [/h3]

The Company of Heroes 3 Resurgence Cup, organized by AE, kicks off on March 2nd. This 1v1 tournament, boasting a $4,000 prize pool, introduces an innovative 4v4 and 2v2 losers' bracket, offering players a chance to make a resurgence back to the finals. Catch all the intense matchups on AE’s Twitch and YouTube, culminating in the finals on March 10th.
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[h2]COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT [/h2]

We've initiated a new series shedding light on community map makers, modders, and creators. Here's the debut installment:

Meet Spanky, one of the brilliant community map makers for CoH3! 🗺️

According to him, "Company of Heroes is the best RTS series ever made, providing countless hours of intense battles and memories that I will forever cherish." Spanky's passion shines through in his work as well. Explore his remake of the classic CoH2 map, Operation Eindhoven, on Steam.



Check out these screenshots by our community member Charlotte Janne


This is a great drawing of the CoH3 main menu shared by AmanSingh. Solid work!


Loving this meme by Webster Bolek


Here is a great video by SargeGG coaching a new player.
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And an awesome screenshot from viceroy


You can submit your content for consideration by using the hashtag #CoHCommunity on our socials or by sharing screenshots, links and videos on our Discord or Forums.
That's it for this week. Tune in on CoH3 news on any of the links below.


[h2]LINKS[/h2]

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