Company of Heroes Video Game Series
A real-time strategy (RTS) series set in the realities of World War II. Brand Company of Heroes is in the hands of SEGA, with Relic Entertainment studio overseeing its development.
The creators of Company of Heroes are Josh Mosqueira and Quinn Duffy. The first installment of the series was released in 2006 on personal computers. The title received a very warm reception, as evidenced by the very high average of critics' ratings (93/100 on Metacritic). In response to the interest of players, developers from Relic Entertainment prepared two standalone add-ons: Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts (2007) i Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor (2009). 2010 also saw the launch of tests of the online game Company of Heroes Online (only in South Korea), which, however, did not go beyond the open-beta phase. In May 2012, the sequel was officially announced -. Company of Heroes 2, but THQ's financial troubles put the project in doubt. Finally, in January 2013, the rights to the brand, along with the project and the entire Relic Entertainment studio, were bought out by SEGA for $26.6 million. The new publisher provided funds to complete the production, which went on sale in June 2013. The title was a success and lived to see a number of additions, led by three major expansions: Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies (2014), Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault (2014) and Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces (2015). The third part of the series - Company of Heroes 3 - debuted in February 2023. It was also the first installment of the series to appear on consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S).
In the productions under the banner of Company of Heroes players can face scenarios based on authentic military operations from the period of World War II. The first part of the series was set on the Western Front, in the second the arena of struggle is Eastern Europe, while the third installment of the series presents the Mediterranean theater of operations.
The gameplay in Company of Heroes is largely based on the mechanics known from the series Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. In the first two parts of the series, players command relatively small units (company level) and manage limited resources of ammunition, fuel and men, allowing them to recruit new units or modify the ones they already have, activate special skills or erect buildings in the base. The amount of resources generated depends directly on the terrain controlled. The third installment of the series brought an important novelty in the form of a campaign map, on which players can make decisions of strategic importance; the orders issued here affect the overall situation on the front, and are also reflected in the course of individual battles.
Games in the series Company of Heroes are distinguished by spectacular audiovisual design, far surpassing what is presented by many genre-related productions. Much of this is due to the proprietary technology of the Relic Entertainment studio - the Essence Engine.
Company of Heroes Series Evolution
2023
Company of Heroes Collection
2023
Company of Heroes 3
2013
Company of Heroes 2
2006
Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes Collection
Strategy
October 12, 2023
A new edition of an iconic 2006 RTS, containing two expansions. Company of Heroes Collection includes the base game, Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor.
Company of Heroes 3
Strategy
February 23, 2023
Company of Heroes 3 is the third installment of the popular series of tactical real-time strategies set in the realities of World War II. This time the campaign focuses on Italy and North Africa.
Company of Heroes 2
Strategy
June 25, 2013
Second part of the highly successful military real-time strategy. Title was developed by Relic Entertainment and released by the SEGA company. Action of Company of Heroes 2 is once again set in the time of World War II. This time, however, players have the opportunity to take part in the events that took place on the Eastern Front. The main single player campaign focuses on commanding the Red Army, while in multiplayer, forces of the Third Reich are also available. Mechanics are based on solutions known from Company of Heroes, but the developers also decided to add new features, including a completely redesigned cover system and atmospheric conditions that affect units' mobility. Game was built on a new graphics engine Essence 3.0, which resulted in impressive visuals.
- Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies June 24, 2014
- Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault November 18, 2014
- Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces September 3, 2015
Company of Heroes
Strategy
September 11, 2006
A real-time strategy set during the World War II. The game was developed by the Canadian studio, Relic Entertainment, famous for the Homeworld series and Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War. The game focuses on the American armies struggling against the enemy in Western Europe. It begins with the D-Day, the legendary allied landing in Normandy. The single-player campaign is very cinematic. When it comes to the multiplayer, it can support up to eight players. Each of them has to pick a side - either the Allies, or the Axis. The game stands out thanks to the Essence Engine and the popular Havok technology accompanying it. Thus the game world makes a great impression - the environments are destructible to a large degree and the team the player commands can boast great AI - its members take advantage of their surroundings and respond very quickly to enemy actions.
- Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts September 24, 2007
- Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor April 7, 2009
Company of Heroes Online
Strategy
cancelled
An online version of a great real-time strategy, prepared by creators of such series as Homeworld or Dawn of War. The production resembles the original, but has been enriched with a number of network options and microtransactions. While playing, we play as one of the two armies and fight on different battlefields. Unfortunately, the title did not gain much popularity and was suspended.
Company of Heroes Series News
CoH3 Improves After Developers Gain Independence from Sega
Relic Entertainment released a major update to Company of Heroes 3. As part of patch 1.8, players received three new maps and many gameplay balance changes.
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Maciej Gaffke
September 18, 2024
CoH3 Devs Facing Layoffs Once Again. Relic Is Trying to Survive in “Increasingly Volatile Industry”
Following its recent split with Sega, Relic Entertainment has announced more layoffs. This time 41 people have said goodbye to the studio.
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Martin Bukowski
April 5, 2024
Seismic Decisions at Sega. Relic Goes Independent, Layoffs at Creative Assembly
Relic Entertainment studio has parted ways with Sega. The developers of the Company of Heroes and Dawn of War series have set their sights on independence. The publisher also carried out layoffs at Creative Assembly studio.
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Kamil Kleszyk
March 28, 2024
Game Dev Too Risky. Developers Comment Mass Layoffs
Massive layoffs in the industry are only partially the result of an overextended market in times of pandemic. According to devs, game development has become expensive and risky.
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Jacob Blazewicz
February 14, 2024
Company of Heroes Collection Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch
Company of Heroes Collection, a collection featuring the first part of the classic RTS series along with DLCs, is heading to Nintendo Switch.
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Jan Kopacz
September 6, 2023
Company of Heroes Collection Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch
Company of Heroes Collection, a collection featuring the first part of the classic RTS series along with DLCs, is heading to Nintendo Switch.
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Jan Kopacz
September 6, 2023
Company of Heroes 3 Fixing Continues - New Map and Other Features in Patch 1.1.5
Company of Heroes 3 has received a new update. The biggest novelty introduced in patch 1.1.5 is an additional map, inspired by the Allied operations in Sicily.
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Christian Pieniazek
June 7, 2023
CoH 3 Devs Lose Nearly Half Their Staff
Relic Entertainment is apparently having a tough time. The studio responsible for, among other things, Company of Heroes 3 and Age of Empires IV has seen more than 100 people laid off.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
May 24, 2023
CoH 3 Taking Flak; Players Returned to CoH 2
It seems that Relic Entertainment has not provided Company of Heroes fans with the „three” they expected. Three months after its release, CoH 3 is facing very negative reviews.
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Kamil Kleszyk
May 17, 2023
CoH 3 Taking Flak; Players Returned to CoH 2
It seems that Relic Entertainment has not provided Company of Heroes fans with the „three” they expected. Three months after its release, CoH 3 is facing very negative reviews.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
May 17, 2023