This latest multiplayer standalone entry in the COH2 series features this iconic Allied army. Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance the constant trade-off between mobility and defense. Surprise opponents with your development choices and an open end game configuration.
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Mostly Positive (205) - 72% of the 205 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Sep 2, 2015
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About This Game

Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is the new standalone multiplayer release in this esteemed World War II RTS franchise. It is the perfect entry point into the vibrant Company of Heroes 2 community. By buying The British Forces, players who do not yet own any COH2 product can access all existing Company of Heroes 2 maps in auto-match, and play against all other existing factions in multiplayer or through skirmishes against the AI.

Play as the unconquerable Britons and their motley-crew of soldiers! A force remarkable for its diversity, including Englishmen, Scotsmen, Welshmen, Irishmen – representing everyone from the working classes to the upper class elite of the United Kingdom. Under the leadership of the fiery Sir Winston Churchill, this assorted mix put aside their differences and became the only remaining Western European nation to escape the grip of Axis-dominated Europe, before leading the final offensive with the other Allied Forces.

The British Army features a brand new set of distinctive tactical gameplay options articulated around a new tech tree including new infantry, team weapons, vehicles, upgrades, commanders with unique abilities and a total of eight new multiplayer maps portraying historic battlefield locations. Battles reach an unprecedented level of authenticity with the addition of motion-captured data for the most common animation sets, which will also enhance all the previously released Company of Heroes 2 armies. By introducing a new faction with a unique playstyle, The British Forces further reinforces Company of Heroes 2 as the most comprehensive World War II platform for RTS fans.

KEY FEATURES

  • UNIQUE PLAYSTYLE
    Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance the constant trade-off between mobility and defense – basically giving you two factions for the price of one. Surprise your opponents with your development choices and an open end game configuration.
  • DISTINCTIVE UNITS & ABILITIES
    From the Churchill Crocodile flamethrower tank to the RAF glider, this new faction introduces new gameplay mechanics with a range of 15 one-of-a-kind units. Meanwhile, the new commanders’ abilities revolve around impressive staged events making the most of air raids and artillery.
  • ARMY WITH CHARACTER
    An international cast of actors from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and New-Zealand bring the units to life, with accents ranging from the posh elite to the working class. The writing of the units’ audio cues was also given special attention in order to ensure the various regional differences – and rivalries – among the British subjects stand out.
  • IMPROVED MO-CAPPED ANIMATIONS
    The battlefield comes to life like never before thanks to motion-captured data for the most common animation set (SMG), that will also update all of the previous armies’ animation systems.
  • NEW MAPS
    Eight stunning new maps enhance the extensive collection of pre-existing Company of Heroes 2 maps as well as thousands of community created maps available on the Steam workshop.
  • INTENSE ONLINE COMBAT
    Feel the unprecedented ferocity of frontline strategic warfare and engage in visceral battle with adversaries from across the globe.

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System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Memory: 2GB RAM
    • Processor: 2Ghz Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent
    • Graphics: 512MB Direct3D 10 capable video card (GeForce 8800 GT or Radeon HD 2900XT)
    • OS: 32bit Vista
    • Internet: Broadband Internet connection
    • Hard Drive: 30GB free Hard disc space
    Recommended:
    • Memory: 4GB RAM
    • Processor: 3Ghz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent
    • Graphics: 1024 MB Direct3D 11 capable video card (GeForce GTX 470 or Radeon HD 5850)
    • OS *: 64bit Windows 7 and above
    • Internet: Broadband Internet connection
    • Hard Drive: 30GB free Hard disc space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum Requirements
    • OS OS X 10.13.5*
    • Processor 1.8Ghz Intel
    • RAM 8GB
    • Hard Disk 35GB
    • Graphics 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon M290, Intel Iris Pro or better (see notes for more details).
    • Internet Broadband Internet connection
    • Input Keyboard & Mouse
    • Additional Notes The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple Menu on your desktop:
      • * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013 with a 1.8GHz i3 processor or better
      • * All 27” iMacs/iMac Pros released since Late 2013 (Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported.)
      • * All 27" iMac Pros released since Late 2017
      • * All 13” Retina MacBook Pros released since 2016
      • * All 15” Retina MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012
      • * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card or better
      • * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013
      Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.
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      The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support.
      • * All Mac Minis since Late 2014
      • * All MacBooks released since Early 2016
      • * All MacBook Airs released since Mid 2013
      • * All 13" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013
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        Pre-10.13.5: *Users of OS X before 10.13 can access a compatible version of the game. Right click the game in Steam Library, then Properties > Betas > ‘mac-linux-1.2.8'. This is compatible from 10.10.3 to 10.12.6.Multiplayer is compatible between Mac and Linux versions only
    Minimum Requirements
    • OS Ubuntu 14.04 (64bit) or SteamOS
    • Processor 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent.
    • RAM 4GB
    • Hard Disk 35GB
    • Graphics 1GB NVIDIA 640, Intel Iris Pro 5200 or better
    • Internet Broadband Internet connection
    • Input Keyboard & Mouse
    • Additional Notes
    • Intel GPU's require MESA version 10.5.2 or later.
    • Nvidia cards require Nvidia driver 352.21 or later.
    • Multiplayer is compatible between Mac and Linux versions running the same game version, only.
    Recommended Requirements
    • OS Ubuntu 18.04 (64bit)
    • Processor 3.4 GHz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent.
    • RAM 8GB
    • Hard Disk 35GB
    • Graphics 4GB NVIDIA 760 GB, AMD RX 470 (R9 270 minimum)
    • Internet Broadband Internet connection
    • Input Keyboard & Mouse
    • Additional Notes
    • AMD and Intel GPU's require MESA version 18.1.3 or better.
    • Nvidia cards require Nvidia driver 396.24.02 or later.
    • AMD GPU's are only officially supported in the latest release.
    • Multiplayer is compatible between Mac and Linux versions running the same game version, only.

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