With changes ranging from factions to commanders to maps, the December Update is one of the most comprehensive balance patches we’ve ever released and we couldn't have done it without the continued support and dedication from this community. We hope you have a blast playing it over the holiday season! Please visit the Official Forums for the full list of changes included with this update.

To say that this is a Relic update for COH2 would not be giving the members of this community that put in the countless hours to make it possible justice. The map revamp changes are soley possible and thanks to the hard work of community map makers such as Capiqua, Siphon X, Lord Rommel, Pigsoup, MonolithicBacon and WhiteFlash combined with the dedication of strategists such as SOE-Sturmpanther whom provided them with constant competitive feedback and helped organize the map balance changes for release.

The balance changes coming in the December Update were definitely a group effort from the community as the December Balance Preview went through over 10 iterations in a span of roughly six weeks as feedback kept pouring in from all different types of players and perspectives. However, if it wasn't for the countless hours of reading and responding to feedback, testing changes, implementing feedback and updating the DBP mod, and editing and writing patch notes from Mr. Smith and Miragefla, the quality and quantity of changes that are coming with this balance update would be but a fraction of what they are today. No amount of thanks is good enough for the amount of work put into this update from this community but nonetheless it needs to be said; everyone here at Relic thanks you for your continued passion and commitment to the Company of Heroes franchise, its ongoing success and improvement would not be possible without you.

While we’re at it, we want to thank you for being part of the community that’s helped the game grow and improve over the past 4.5 years. Looking at the current patch versus the game in June 2013; the change is staggering! Working more closely and openly with you through the balance preview mods has allowed us to consistently deliver strong balance updates over the past 18 months – a spirit we plan to carry forward into future developments of the franchise!

In light of the road travelled, we have a small favor to ask. If you appreciate how the game has improved since COH2’s initial launch, we would like you to consider leaving a Steam review or revising an existing review to reflect the current state of the game.

Also, help us teach new players the ropes! As infectious as they can be, RTS games are pretty daunting for newcomers. While tutorials and community guides are great, nothing beats friendly human interactions. So, let’s put that Christmas spirit to good use, share the gift of RTS with our friends, and work together to make the Company of Heroes community, bigger, better and stronger.

 

Happy Holidays,
The Company of Heroes Team

With changes ranging from factions to commanders to maps, the December Update is one of the most comprehensive balance patches we’ve ever released and we couldn't have done it without the continued support and dedication from this community. We hope you have a blast playing it over the holiday season! Please visit the Official Forums for the full list of changes included with this update.

To say that this is a Relic update for COH2 would not be giving the members of this community that put in the countless hours to make it possible justice. The map revamp changes are soley possible and thanks to the hard work of community map makers such as Capiqua, Siphon X, Lord Rommel, Pigsoup, MonolithicBacon and WhiteFlash combined with the dedication of strategists such as SOE-Sturmpanther whom provided them with constant competitive feedback and helped organize the map balance changes for release.

The balance changes coming in the December Update were definitely a group effort from the community as the December Balance Preview went through over 10 iterations in a span of roughly six weeks as feedback kept pouring in from all different types of players and perspectives. However, if it wasn't for the countless hours of reading and responding to feedback, testing changes, implementing feedback and updating the DBP mod, and editing and writing patch notes from Mr. Smith and Miragefla, the quality and quantity of changes that are coming with this balance update would be but a fraction of what they are today. No amount of thanks is good enough for the amount of work put into this update from this community but nonetheless it needs to be said; everyone here at Relic thanks you for your continued passion and commitment to the Company of Heroes franchise, its ongoing success and improvement would not be possible without you.

While we’re at it, we want to thank you for being part of the community that’s helped the game grow and improve over the past 4.5 years. Looking at the current patch versus the game in June 2013; the change is staggering! Working more closely and openly with you through the balance preview mods has allowed us to consistently deliver strong balance updates over the past 18 months – a spirit we plan to carry forward into future developments of the franchise!

In light of the road travelled, we have a small favor to ask. If you appreciate how the game has improved since COH2’s initial launch, we would like you to consider leaving a Steam review or revising an existing review to reflect the current state of the game.

Also, help us teach new players the ropes! As infectious as they can be, RTS games are pretty daunting for newcomers. While tutorials and community guides are great, nothing beats friendly human interactions. So, let’s put that Christmas spirit to good use, share the gift of RTS with our friends, and work together to make the Company of Heroes community, bigger, better and stronger.

 

Happy Holidays,
The Company of Heroes Team

Attention loyal Company of Heroes 2 fans! We have the pleasure to announce some juicy updates coming this Holiday season. In a nutshell, you can look forward to a serious balance patch which will include a commander revamp, community map fixes, and new 2v2 maps. We will be implementing all of this in a major patch scheduled for mid-December.

Let’s kick things off with balance. We’ve been spending some serious time thinking about the Fall Balance Patch, and which aspects make the most sense. We plan to leverage all the great work done in the Fall Balance Preview by including some of its most popular and highly voted changes. For more information on this balance update, including our rational behind postponing the Fall Balance Patch, head here.

This balance patch will also include a commander revamp focused on revitalizing some of those neglected commanders currently collecting dust in your inventory. We’re aiming to revamp two commanders per faction, and we’ll be reaching out to the community to find out which doctrines are most in need of this TLC!

We’re also stoked to be implementing a meaty map balance update which will affect many of the maps within the game. Serious credit goes to SoE-Sturmpanther for coordinating the effort, and to map making experts Capiqua, Siphon X, Pigsoup, Lord Rommel, MonolithicBacon and Whiteflash. Their time and expertise have made this fantastic update possible. The result will be more fun, balanced and competitive maps. A huge win for everyone. Get ready to reset your vetoes!

The 2v2 Map Making Contest is nearing an end, and the overall quality in this event has been genuinely spectacular. Our community map makers have clearly mastered their craft, and we have some serious contenders for the 2v2 automatch pool.
If you’re not taking part make sure to catch the 2v2 Map Making Contest Cup, which starts November 4th. You’ll be able to scope these brilliant new battlefields as they play host to some top-level play. The best teams in the competition will be voting for their favourite maps, and soon after we will announce the overall winners of the contest.

We are excited to see these updates coming to the live game, and we hope you are too. Make sure to follow Company of Heroes on Twitter or Facebook for all the latest.

Attention loyal Company of Heroes 2 fans! We have the pleasure to announce some juicy updates coming this Holiday season. In a nutshell, you can look forward to a serious balance patch which will include a commander revamp, community map fixes, and new 2v2 maps. We will be implementing all of this in a major patch scheduled for mid-December.

Let’s kick things off with balance. We’ve been spending some serious time thinking about the Fall Balance Patch, and which aspects make the most sense. We plan to leverage all the great work done in the Fall Balance Preview by including some of its most popular and highly voted changes. For more information on this balance update, including our rational behind postponing the Fall Balance Patch, head here.

This balance patch will also include a commander revamp focused on revitalizing some of those neglected commanders currently collecting dust in your inventory. We’re aiming to revamp two commanders per faction, and we’ll be reaching out to the community to find out which doctrines are most in need of this TLC!

We’re also stoked to be implementing a meaty map balance update which will affect many of the maps within the game. Serious credit goes to SoE-Sturmpanther for coordinating the effort, and to map making experts Capiqua, Siphon X, Pigsoup, Lord Rommel, MonolithicBacon and Whiteflash. Their time and expertise have made this fantastic update possible. The result will be more fun, balanced and competitive maps. A huge win for everyone. Get ready to reset your vetoes!

The 2v2 Map Making Contest is nearing an end, and the overall quality in this event has been genuinely spectacular. Our community map makers have clearly mastered their craft, and we have some serious contenders for the 2v2 automatch pool.
If you’re not taking part make sure to catch the 2v2 Map Making Contest Cup, which starts November 4th. You’ll be able to scope these brilliant new battlefields as they play host to some top-level play. The best teams in the competition will be voting for their favourite maps, and soon after we will announce the overall winners of the contest.

We are excited to see these updates coming to the live game, and we hope you are too. Make sure to follow Company of Heroes on Twitter or Facebook for all the latest.

As part of our ongoing effort to raise awareness and support the conservation of wildlife and the ocean’s most amazing creatures, we have partnered with modder Rita Rush, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation charity and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to bring two new camo bundles to COH2. All associated Relic / Sega revenue will be donated to those charities.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation CHARITY CAMO PACK
Includes 3 full sets for the following armies:

1. British - Dolphin-themed
   
2. USF - Orca-themed
   
3. OKW - Whale-themed

DAVID SHELDRICK TRUST CAMO PACK
Includes 3 full sets for the following armies:

1. Soviet - Lion-themed
   
2. Soviet - Elephant-themed
   
3. Wehrmacht - Rhino-themed

See you on the battlefield!


PS: these bundles are only available on Steam and cannot be bought through the COH2 in-game store - just click on the links above to buy them and and help raise funds for these great causes.

As part of our ongoing effort to raise awareness and support the conservation of wildlife and the ocean’s most amazing creatures, we have partnered with modder Rita Rush, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation charity and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to bring two new camo bundles to COH2. All associated Relic / Sega revenue will be donated to those charities.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation CHARITY CAMO PACK
Includes 3 full sets for the following armies:

1. British - Dolphin-themed
   
2. USF - Orca-themed
   
3. OKW - Whale-themed

DAVID SHELDRICK TRUST CAMO PACK
Includes 3 full sets for the following armies:

1. Soviet - Lion-themed
   
2. Soviet - Elephant-themed
   
3. Wehrmacht - Rhino-themed

See you on the battlefield!


PS: these bundles are only available on Steam and cannot be bought through the COH2 in-game store - just click on the links above to buy them and and help raise funds for these great causes.

Make War Not Love is back - and with it, your chance to get free DLC for COH2 and other SEGA games. Head to the official website to get the full details, and register to support your faction and be rewarded with free content!

Meanwhile, the entire COH franchise on Steam and items in the COH2 in-game store are discounted by as much as 75% till February 19th 10am PST.

Make War Not Love is back - and with it, your chance to get free DLC for COH2 and other SEGA games. Head to the official website to get the full details, and register to support your faction and be rewarded with free content!

Meanwhile, the entire COH franchise on Steam and items in the COH2 in-game store are discounted by as much as 75% till February 19th 10am PST.

The Holiday Update just hit Steam, as did the Christmas Sale! You can now enjoy:

• 5 x Free New Maps (Halbe, Lisores, Elst Outskirts, Schiiberg Outskirts, Pripyat Sector), curated from community submissions
  
  
• 5 x New Historical Skin Sets, created by community modders Starbuck and Georider, available at 50% off for a limited time through the Assorted Historical Skin Bundle*
  
  
• 5 x New Faceplates, created by community modder RitaRush, available at 50% off for a limited time through the Support Your Faction Bundle*
  
  
• up to 75% off on all COH games on Steam till Jan 2nd 10am PST
  
  
• discounts on all in-game store items and PDLC till Jan 2nd 10am PST
  
  
• 8 x New Commander Bundles (most played & HelpingHans' favorite)

*: 35% of all revenue on UGC items will go back directly to their creators!

Full patch notes available in the forums, as usual.
Happy holiday to you all and see you on the battlefield in 2017 :)


PS: the missing textures / models for USF ("pink weapon issue") should now be fixed.

The Holiday Update just hit Steam, as did the Christmas Sale! You can now enjoy:

• 5 x Free New Maps (Halbe, Lisores, Elst Outskirts, Schiiberg Outskirts, Pripyat Sector), curated from community submissions
  
  
• 5 x New Historical Skin Sets, created by community modders Starbuck and Georider, available at 50% off for a limited time through the Assorted Historical Skin Bundle*
  
  
• 5 x New Faceplates, created by community modder RitaRush, available at 50% off for a limited time through the Support Your Faction Bundle*
  
  
• up to 75% off on all COH games on Steam till Jan 2nd 10am PST
  
  
• discounts on all in-game store items and PDLC till Jan 2nd 10am PST
  
  
• 8 x New Commander Bundles (most played & HelpingHans' favorite)

*: 35% of all revenue on UGC items will go back directly to their creators!

Full patch notes available in the forums, as usual.
Happy holiday to you all and see you on the battlefield in 2017 :)


PS: the missing textures / models for USF ("pink weapon issue") should now be fixed.