What changed in Company of Heroes 2 in 2013
383 updates · 39 main milestones · Jul 30, 2013 to Dec 20, 2013
- 6 eventsIncreased Engagement with Community Mapsgameplay
15% of daily matches and 25% of daily multiplayer matches are played on user-created maps.
SteamIncreased Engagement with Community Mapsgameplay15% of daily matches and 25% of daily multiplayer matches are played on user-created maps.
SteamIntroduction of Steam Workshop for Community Mapsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now share and play community-created maps through the Steam Workshop.
SteamPlayer Participation in Community Mapsgameplay18.3% of players have played on at least one community map.
SteamIntroduction of Steam Workshop for Community Mapsnew contentMilestonePlayers can now share and play community-created maps through the Steam Workshop.
SteamPlayer Participation in Community Mapsgameplay18.3% of players have played on at least one community map.
Steam - 3 eventsSteam Workshop Integrationnew contentMilestone
Players can now share and access community-created maps through Steam Workshop.
SteamCustom Game Map UsagegameplayPlayer-created maps can only be used in custom games; automatch will use the official map pool.
SteamSteam Workshop Integrationnew contentMilestonePlayers can now share and access community-created content through Steam Workshop.
Steam - 8 eventsTheatre of War Pack: Southern Frontsnew contentMilestone
New Theatre of War pack available for purchase.
SteamSteam Workshop Integration for World BuildermoddingPlayers can now upload community created maps via Steam's Workshop.
SteamNew Multiplayer Maps: Hill 331 and Don Rivernew contentTwo new maps added for multiplayer gameplay.
SteamNew Multiplayer Maps: Hill 331 and Don Rivernew contentTwo new multiplayer maps added to the game.
SteamTheatre of War Pack: Southern Frontsnew contentMilestoneNew Theatre of War pack available for purchase.
SteamSteam Workshop Integration for World BuildergameplayMilestonePlayers can upload community created maps via Steam's Workshop.
Steam - 10 eventsCustom Minimap and Preview Creationmodding
Instructions for creating custom minimaps and previews for scenarios.
SteamScenario Creation InstructionsmoddingInstructions on how to save scenarios, create custom minimaps, previews, and loading screens.
SteamScenario Pack Installation RequirementgameplayAll users must have the same Scenario Pack installed to start a custom game.
SteamScenario Creation InstructionsmoddingDetailed steps for creating and saving multiplayer scenarios using the World Builder.
SteamScenario Pack Export FeaturemoddingAbility to create a Scenario Pack containing all scenario files for sharing.
SteamCustom Match Lobby IntegrationgameplayAny Scenario Packs in the specified folder will be available in the Custom Match lobby.
SteamWorld Builder Releasenew contentMilestoneDirections for using the World Builder, allowing players to create MP scenarios.
SteamWorld Builder Releasenew contentMilestoneIntroduction of the World Builder tool for creating multiplayer scenarios.
SteamCustom Match Lobby IntegrationmoddingScenario Packs can be accessed in the Custom Match lobby if all users have the same pack.
Steam - 17 eventsTwo New German Commanders Addednew contentMilestone
Elite Troops Doctrine and Luftwaffe Supply Doctrine introduced.
SteamTwo New German Commanders Introducednew contentElite Troops Doctrine and Luftwaffe Supply Doctrine added.
SteamTwo New Soviet Commanders Introducednew contentSoviet Industry Tactics and Partisan Tactics added.
SteamIntroduction of World Builder (map creator)new contentMilestonePlayers can create their own maps using the new World Builder tool.
SteamPublic chat featurenew contentA new public chat feature will be introduced for better player communication.
SteamFour New Multiplayer Commanders Releasednew contentMilestoneTwo new commanders per faction introduced for multiplayer and skirmish modes.
SteamTwo New Multiplayer Maps Introducednew contentMaps 'Rails and Metal' and 'Lazur Factory' added to the multiplayer rotation.
SteamNew Soviet Skins Releasednew contentThree new skins: Bi-Tone Red Guards, Two-Tone Spring, Makeshift Sand.
SteamNew Theatre of War Content - Victory at Stalingradnew contentMilestoneIncludes co-op scenarios and solo challenges related to Stalingrad.
SteamNew Theatre of War Content: Victory at Stalingradnew contentMilestoneNew co-op scenarios and solo challenges added.
SteamNew Soviet Skins Releasednew contentThree new skins: Bi-Tone Red Guards, Two-Tone Spring, Makeshift Sand.
SteamTwo New Soviet Commanders Addednew contentMilestoneSoviet Industry Tactics and Partisan Tactics introduced.
SteamTwo New Multiplayer Maps Introducednew contentMaps 'Rails and Metal' and 'Lazur Factory' added to multiplayer rotation.
SteamWorld Builder Feature Addednew contentMilestonePlayers can design their own epic multiplayer maps.
SteamFour New Multiplayer Commanders Availablenew contentMilestoneTwo new Commanders per faction introduced for multiplayer and skirmish modes.
SteamWorld Builder Feature Addednew contentMilestonePlayers can now design their own epic multiplayer maps.
Steam - 4 eventsRelease of Company of Heroes 2 World Buildernew contentMilestone
Fans will be able to create their own maps for the game starting November 12th.
SteamRelease of Company of Heroes 2 World Buildernew contentMilestoneFans will be able to create their own maps for the game starting on November 12th.
SteamTurning Point Update Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe Turning Point Update will be released on November 12th.
SteamTurning Point Update Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe Turning Point Update will be released on November 12th.
Steam - 63 eventsDshk 38 HMG Damage and Cooldown Adjustmentsbalance change
Damage decreased from 20 to 16; Near Accuracy increased from 0.64 to 0.72; Far Accuracy increased from 0.16 to 0.18; Cooldown min decreased from 1.25 to 0.5; Cooldown max decreased from 2 to 1; Cooldown duration multiplier far changed from 1 to 1.7.
SteamPioneer SMG Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage reduced from 2.25 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 56%, accuracy far from 12.5% to 14%.
Steam222 Coaxial Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 5 to 4, accuracy near from 50% to 60%, accuracy far from 20% to 25%.
SteamCoaxial MG Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 1.5 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 37%, accuracy far from 37% to 28%.
SteamMG42 Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 5 to 4, accuracy near from 55% to 68%, accuracy far from 11% to 14%.
SteamG43 Damage and Cooldown Modificationsbalance changeDamage reduced from 27 to 16, accuracy near from 60% to 80%, accuracy far from 47% to 65%, cooldown adjustments.
SteamGuard Troops LMG Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 4.8 to 4; Near Accuracy increased from 50% to 60%; Far Accuracy increased from 37% to 44%.
SteamT34/76 Coaxial Turret Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 3 to 4; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 38%; Far Accuracy decreased from 37% to 28%.
SteamSoviet Top Gunner Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 3.2 to 4, near accuracy from 60% to 48%, far accuracy from 32 to 26%.
SteamGuard Troops LMG Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 4.8 to 4; Near Accuracy increased from 50% to 60%; Far Accuracy increased from 37% to 44%.
SteamSoviet Coaxial Hull Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 4.3 to 4; Near Accuracy increased from 50% to 54%; Far Accuracy increased from 37% to 40%.
SteamMG42 Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 5 to 4, accuracy near from 55% to 68%, accuracy far from 11% to 14%.
SteamT34/76 Coaxial Turret Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 3 to 4; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 38%; Far Accuracy decreased from 37% to 28%.
SteamM5 Halftrack Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 9.9 to 8, near accuracy from 50% to 62%, far accuracy from 37% to 46%.
SteamT-70 Coaxial Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 1.6 to 2; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 40%; Far Accuracy decreased from 12.5% to 10%.
SteamT34/76 Coaxial Hull Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 6.4 to 8; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 40%; Far Accuracy decreased from 37% to 30%.
SteamZIS and M-42 AT Gun Reinforcement Discount Fixbug fixZIS and M-42 AT gun now properly received the 50% discount on reinforcement actions.
SteamHull MG Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 1.9 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 47.5%, accuracy far from 37% to 35%.
SteamTarget Size Adjustments for Various Unitsbalance changeTarget size for 222 Scout Car from 20 to 18; StuG III from 14 to 20; M3A1 Scout Car from 20 to 18; T-70 from 14 to 18.
Steam222 Coaxial Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 5 to 4, accuracy near from 50% to 60%, accuracy far from 20% to 25%.
SteamZIS and M-42 AT Gun Reinforcement Discount Fixbug fixZIS and M-42 AT gun now properly received the 50% discount on reinforcement actions.
SteamAssault Grenadiers Dispatch Cost Increasebalance changeDispatch cost increased from 200 MP and 50 MU to 320 MP.
SteamSoviet Bunker Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 3 to 4, near accuracy from 50% to 38%, far accuracy from 12.5 to 10%.
SteamSoviet Turret Coaxial Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 3 to 4; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 38%; Far accuracy decreased from 37% to 28%.
SteamKV-8 Damage and Reload Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 40 to 27; Ready aim time decreased from 1.5s to 0.75s; Reload time decreased from 5s to 3s.
SteamAssault Grenadiers Dispatch Cost Increasebalance changeDispatch cost increased from 200 MP and 50 MU to 320 MP.
SteamMortar Half-track Incendiary Barrage Cost Increasebalance changeCost increased from 30 to 45 ammunition.
SteamMaxim HMG Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 5 to 4; Near Accuracy increased from 64% to 80%; Far Accuracy increased from 32% to 40%.
SteamKV-8 Damage Profile Adjustmentbalance changeDamage profile adjusted to reduce front-loaded damage; overall DPS reduced from 18 to 15.
SteamMortar Half-track Incendiary Barrage Cost Increasebalance changeCost increased from 30 to 45 ammunition.
Steam251 Half-track MG42 Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 1.75 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 43%, accuracy far from 39% to 34%.
SteamMaxim HMG Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 5 to 4; Near Accuracy increased from 64% to 80%; Far Accuracy increased from 32% to 40%.
SteamAT Guns Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeAccuracy far changed from 0.025 to 0.03; Accuracy near from 0.05 to 0.055.
SteamKV-8 Damage Profile Adjustmentsbalance changeOverall DPS reduced from 18 to 15; Damage from 40 to 27; Ready aim time from 1.5s to 0.75s; Reload time from 5s to 3s.
SteamT-70 Coaxial Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 1.6 to 2; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 40%; Far Accuracy decreased from 12.5% to 10%.
Steam251 Half-track MG42 Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 1.75 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 43%, accuracy far from 39% to 34%.
SteamCoaxial Vehicle Hull Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 4.3 to 4, near accuracy from 50 to 53%, far accuracy from 37 to 40%.
SteamTarget Size Adjustments for Various Unitsbalance changeTarget size for 222 Scout Car changed from 20 to 18; StuG III from 14 to 20; M3A1 Scout Car from 20 to 18; T-70 from 14 to 18.
SteamSoviet Bunker Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 3 to 4, near accuracy from 50% to 38%, far accuracy from 12.5 to 10%.
SteamT34/76 Coaxial Hull Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 6.4 to 8; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 40%; Far Accuracy decreased from 37% to 30%.
SteamZIS AT Gun Barrage Ability Correctionbalance changeShots fired from barrage ability corrected back to 6.
SteamHull MG Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 1.9 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 47.5%, accuracy far from 37% to 35%.
SteamLMG42 Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 6.21 to 8, accuracy near from 53% to 47%, accuracy far from 38% to 20%, rate of fire from 16 to 14.
SteamLMG42 Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 6.21 to 8, accuracy near from 53% to 47%, accuracy far from 38% to 20%, rate of fire from 16 to 14.
SteamM5 Halftrack Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 9.9 to 8, near accuracy from 50% to 62%, far accuracy from 37% to 46%.
SteamCoaxial Vehicle Hull Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 4.3 to 4, near accuracy from 50 to 53%, far accuracy from 37 to 40%.
SteamGerman Top Gunner Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 1.4 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 35%, accuracy far from 37% to 26%.
SteamSoviet Turret Coaxial Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 3 to 4; Near Accuracy decreased from 50% to 38%; Far accuracy decreased from 37% to 28%.
SteamM5 Halftrack QUAD Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage reduced from 4.8 to 4, near accuracy from 50% to 60%, far accuracy from 12.5% to 15%.
SteamCoaxial MG Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 1.5 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 37%, accuracy far from 37% to 28%.
SteamPioneer SMG Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage reduced from 2.25 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 56%, accuracy far from 12.5% to 14%.
SteamG43 Damage and Cooldown Modificationsbalance changeDamage reduced from 27 to 16, accuracy near from 60% to 80%, accuracy far from 47% to 65%, cooldown adjustments.
SteamSoviet Top Gunner Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 3.2 to 4, near accuracy from 60% to 48%, far accuracy from 32 to 26%.
SteamSoviet Coaxial Hull Damage and Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 4.3 to 4; Near Accuracy increased from 50% to 54%; Far Accuracy increased from 37% to 40%.
SteamDshk 38 HMG Damage and Cooldown Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage decreased from 20 to 16; Near Accuracy increased from 0.64 to 0.72; Far Accuracy increased from 0.16 to 0.18; Cooldown min decreased from 1.25 to 0.5; Cooldown max decreased from 2 to 1; Cooldown duration multiplier far increased from 1 to 1.7.
SteamM5 Halftrack QUAD Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage reduced from 4.8 to 4, near accuracy from 50% to 60%, far accuracy from 12.5% to 15%.
SteamOstruppen Territory Capture Rate Adjustmentbalance changeOstruppen now capture territory at half their current rate.
SteamAT Guns Accuracy Adjustmentsbalance changeAccuracy far increased from 0.025 to 0.03; Accuracy near increased from 0.05 to 0.055.
SteamGerman Top Gunner Damage and Accuracy Changesbalance changeDamage increased from 1.4 to 2, accuracy near from 50% to 35%, accuracy far from 37% to 26%.
SteamOstruppen Capture Rate Adjustmentbalance changeOstruppen now capture territory at half their current rate.
Steam - 2 eventsTheater of War: Case Blue Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
New Theater of War mission pack available for free to Collector's Edition owners and pre-order players.
SteamTheater of War: Case Blue Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew Theater of War mission pack available for players who pre-ordered or own the Collector's Edition.
Steam - 14 eventsForward HQ Resource Cost Issue Fixedbug fix
Fixed an issue where the forward HQ was not properly costing the player resources.
SteamOstruppen Weapon Damage Increasebalance changeOstruppen weapon damage increased from 8 to 16 due to a data error.
SteamMG42 Suppression Multiplier Adjustmentbalance changeMG42 suppressed suppression multiplier changed from 1 to 0.9.
SteamMG42 Suppression Multiplier Reductionbalance changeMG42 suppressed suppression multiplier reduced from 1 to 0.9.
SteamForward HQ Resource Cost Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue where the forward HQ was not properly costing the player resources.
SteamAssault Grenadiers Dispatch Cost Reductionbalance changeAssault Grenadiers dispatch cost reduced from 280 manpower to 200 manpower and 50 munitions.
SteamAssault Grenadiers Dispatch Cost Reductionbalance changeAssault Grenadiers dispatch cost reduced from 280 manpower to 200 manpower and 50 munitions.
SteamOstruppen Weapon Damage Increasebalance changeOstruppen weapon damage increased from 8 to 16 due to a data error.
Steam - 98 eventsAddressed issues with the 'Button' abilitybug fixSteamIntel Bulletins Stat Increase Adjustedbalance change
Intel bulletins now provide a 2-4% stat increase to modified units.
SteamFixed bug on map sorting listbug fixSteamZIS Barrage Ability Toned Downbalance changeReduced cost effectiveness of the ZIS Barrage ability due to average damage inflicted.
SteamIntel Bulletins Adjustedbalance changeBulletins now provide a 2-4% stat increase to modified units.
SteamSet armour of barbed wire and sandbags to 0 during constructionbalance changeSteamPanzerwerfer Armor and Penetration Changebalance changeRocket Siege ability changed from +6% armor to +4% penetration.
SteamLocalization updateslocalizationSteamAdded shared ability timer for accessory weapon abilitiesgameplaySteamStuG III Penetration Adjustmentbalance changeDestined for Destruction ability changed from +8% penetration to +4% penetration.
SteamFixed bug on map sorting listbug fixSteamAdded HMG reload animationnew contentSteamAI improvementsaiSteamAdded new maps: Road to Kharkov and Faceoff at Rostovnew contentMilestoneSteamPak 43 Experience Changebalance changePak 43 Specialist ability changed from +5% experience to +10% experience.
SteamWeapon Priority System Improvedbalance changeEnhanced target selection for weapons, resulting in better unit control.
SteamPak 43 Experience Buffedbalance changePak 43 Specialist ability changed from +5% experience to +10% experience.
SteamAdded M08 Tiger portraitnew contentSteamFixed crash bug in M08bug fixMilestoneSteamZIS Barrage Ability Toned Downbalance changeReduced cost effectiveness of ZIS Barrage ability due to average damage inflicted.
SteamSet armour of barbed wire and sandbags to 0 during constructionbalance changeSteamAI improvementsaiSteamSU-85 Penetration Changebalance changeTank Destroyer ability changed from +10% range to +4% penetration.
SteamIL-2 Damage Increasedbalance changeImproved damage per use of the IL-2 to align with other game elements.
SteamBrummbar Experience Buffedbalance changeSturmpanzer IV Specialist ability changed from +5% experience and +5% damage to +10% experience.
SteamleFH 18 Howitzer Experience Buffedbalance changeWrong Place, Wrong Time ability changed from +5% penetration to +10% experience.
SteamMinor UI editsui uxSteamKatyusha Damage and Penetration Changebalance changeBlow it All Up! ability changed from +7% damage to +4% penetration.
SteamPak 40 Reload Changebalance changeKnife Through Butter ability changed from -10% reload to -4% reload.
SteamAddressed issues with the 'Button' abilitybug fixSteamleFH 18 Howitzer Experience Changebalance changeWrong Place, Wrong Time ability changed from +5% penetration to +10% experience.
SteamSU-76/StuG III Veteran Training Changesbalance changeVeteran Training: Assault changed from +2% damage and +6% vehicle rotation to -2% reload and -6% vehicle rotation.
SteamFixed campaign access issue after fresh bootbug fixSteamFixed crash bug in M08bug fixMilestoneSteamMinor UI editsui uxSteamML-20 Howitzer Sight and Reload Adjustmentsbalance changeOutranged ability changed from +10% sight to -4% reload.
SteamFixed Tool Tips for 'Customizer' and 'Saved' Game buttonsbug fixPrevented tool tips from flowing off the screen in Theater of War
SteamEdited Scenario Dropdown sizeui uxAdjusted size to prevent extending off the bottom of the screen
SteamAdded fixed starting positionsotherSteamFixed repairing issue clipping treadsbug fixSteamML-20 Howitzer Distance Max Scatter Changebalance changeLong Distance Combat ability changed from +3% penetration to -0.5 distance max scatter.
SteamPanzerwerfer Damage and Recharge Time Changesbalance changeDeath from Above ability changed from +4% damage to -5% ability recharge time.
SteamML-20 Howitzer Sight and Reload Changesbalance changeOutranged ability changed from +10% sight to -4% reload.
SteamAdded M08 Tiger portraitnew contentSteamBrummbar Reload Adjustmentbalance changeInfantry Annihilator ability changed from +5% damage and +4% accuracy to -4% reload.
SteamIL-2 Damage Improvedbalance changeIncreased damage per use of IL-2 to align with other game elements.
SteamArtillery Field Officer Buffedbalance changeIncreased infantry accuracy and vehicle rate of fire by 15%.
SteamISU-152 Reload Adjustmentbalance changeNothing Left Standing ability changed from +5% damage to -4% reload.
SteamFixed campaign access issue after fresh bootbug fixSteamAnti-infantry Units Targeting Adjustedbalance changeAnti-infantry units will primarily target infantry and light armor.
SteamPak 43 Build Time Changebalance changeUnstoppable Force ability changed from -10% build time and +4% penetration to -10% build time.
SteamML-20 Howitzer Damage and Recharge Time Changesbalance changeNever Know What Hit ‘Em ability changed from +5% damage to -5% ability recharge time.
SteamKatyusha Damage Reducedbalance changeBlow it All Up! ability changed from +7% damage to +4% penetration.
SteamBrummbar Experience and Damage Changesbalance changeSturmpanzer IV Specialist changed from +5% experience and +5% damage to +10% experience.
SteamSU-76 Ability Recharge Adjustmentbalance changeIndirect but Deadly ability changed from -15% ability recharge to -5% ability recharge.
SteamSU-85 Penetration Adjustmentbalance changeTank Destroyer ability changed from +10% range to +4% penetration.
SteamLocalization updateslocalizationSteamPanzerwerfer Damage and Recharge Adjustmentsbalance changeDeath from Above ability changed from +4% damage to -5% ability recharge time.
SteamFixed Loadout rename overlapping scrollbarbug fixSteamSU-76 Ability Recharge Changebalance changeIndirect but Deadly ability changed from -15% ability recharge to -5% ability recharge.
SteamFixed jittery animation in multiplayer setupbug fixSteamFixed spelling issuesbug fixSteamPak 40 Reload Adjustmentbalance changeKnife Through Butter ability changed from -10% reload to -4% reload.
SteamAdded fixed starting positionsotherSteamAdded smoke defense sounds to 250 mortar halftracknew contentSteamFixed Tool Tips for 'Customizer' and 'Saved' Game buttonsbug fixPrevented tool tips from flowing off the screen in Theater of War
SteamFixed several speech bugsbug fixSteamArtillery Field Officer Buffedbalance changeIncreases infantry accuracy by 15% and vehicle rate of fire by 15%.
SteamFixed jittery animation in multiplayer setupbug fixSteamFixed spelling issuesbug fixSteamISU-152 Reload Changebalance changeNothing Left Standing ability changed from +5% damage to -4% reload.
SteamAdded new maps: Road to Kharkov and Faceoff at Rostovnew contentMilestoneSteamFixed several speech bugsbug fixSteamAdded smoke defense sounds to 250 mortar halftracknew contentSteamMade unfinished sandbags more vulnerable to attackbalance changeSteamMade unfinished sandbags more vulnerable to attackbalance changeSteamPanzerwerfer Armor to Penetration Changebalance changeRocket Siege ability changed from +6% armor to +4% penetration.
SteamPak 43 Build Time Adjustmentbalance changeUnstoppable Force ability changed from -10% build time and +4% penetration to -10% build time.
SteamBrummbar Reload Changebalance changeInfantry Annihilator ability changed from +5% damage and +4% accuracy to -4% reload.
SteamEdited Scenario Dropdown sizeui uxAdjusted size to prevent extending off the bottom of the screen
SteamSU-76/StuG III Veteran Training Adjustmentbalance changeVeteran Training: Assault ability changed from +2% damage and +6% vehicle rotation to -2% reload and -6% vehicle rotation.
SteamFixed Loadout rename overlapping scrollbarbug fixSteamML-20 Howitzer Ability Recharge Time Reducedbalance changeNever Know What Hit ‘Em ability changed from +5% damage to -5% ability recharge time.
SteamAdded territory requirement for flame halftrack upgradegameplaySteamSU-76/StuG III Damage and Reload Changesbalance changeRecruit Training: Assault changed from +2% damage to -4% reload.
SteamAdded shared ability timer for accessory weapon abilitiesgameplaySteamSU-76/StuG III Damage and Reload Adjustmentbalance changeRecruit Training: Assault ability changed from +2% damage to -4% reload.
SteamHull Down Ability Buffedbalance changeHull Down now increases unit rate of fire and range by 25%.
SteamStuG III Penetration Changebalance changeDestined for Destruction ability changed from +8% penetration to +4% penetration.
SteamImproved Weapon Priority Systembalance changeEnhanced target selection for weapons resulting in better unit control.
SteamGeneral Targeting Changesbalance changeAnti-infantry units will primarily target infantry and light armor.
SteamML-20 Howitzer Max Scatter Reducedbalance changeLong Distance Combat ability changed from +3% penetration to -0.5 distance max scatter.
SteamFixed repairing issue clipping treadsbug fixSteamAdded HMG reload animationnew contentSteamFPS locked at 30 after viewing battlefield post-gameperformanceSteamAdded territory requirement for flame halftrack upgrade in single playerbalance changeSteam - 3 events40 New Avatars Added to Steamnew content
Added 40 Company of Heroes 2 avatars for use on Steam accounts.
SteamDouble XP Weekend Eventseasonal eventEarn twice the XP with each automatch game during the weekend.
Steam40 New Avatars Added to Steamnew content40 Company of Heroes 2 avatars are now available for use on Steam accounts.
Steam - 8 eventsTheater of War Mode Update: 1942 Mini-Packnew content
New mini-pack set in 1942 from a German perspective, free for certain customers and purchasable on Steam.
SteamCOH1 Update Patch AnnouncementchangesUpdate patch for COH1 to address issues from the original port, foundational server work will benefit COH2.
SteamNew Maps: Langreska and Semoskiynew contentTwo new maps with summer and winter variants inspired by COH1 fan favorites.
SteamUpcoming Map Editing Tool: World Buildernew contentMilestoneFree map editing tool for the modding community to showcase their skills.
SteamWorld Builder Map Editing ToolmoddingFree map editing tool for the modding community, enabling new content creation.
SteamNew Maps: Langreska and Semoskiynew contentTwo new maps with summer and winter variants inspired by COH1 fan favorites.
SteamUpcoming Theater of War Mini-Packnew contentMilestoneNew mini-pack set in 1942 from the German perspective, free for certain editions and available for purchase.
SteamUpdate Patch for COH1changesUpdate patch for COH1 to address issues from the original port, foundational work for COH2 enhancements.
Steam - 44 eventsJU-87 Anti-Tank Support Modificationsbalance change
Changes to loiter radius, damage, and cooldown.
SteamBrummbar Price Changebalance changePrice increased from 520 MP and 170 FU to 680 MP and 140 FU.
SteamMaxim Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 9.5 to 5, near accuracy increased from 0.6 to 0.64, far accuracy increased from 0.16 to 0.32, near rate of fire increased from 1.1 to 2.1, weapon horizontal traverse speed decreased from 90 to 35.
SteamShock Troops Cost and Population Reductionbalance changePrice reduced from 480 MP to 440 MP; population reduced from 12 to 9.
SteamMG42 Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 4.4 to 5, far accuracy decreased from 0.1375 to 0.11, far cooldown increased from 0.8 to 0.85, suppression decreased from 0.00159 to 0.00085, near rate of fire decreased from 1.2 to 1.1, far rate of fire decreased from 1.1 to 0.9, weapon horizontal traverse speed reduced from 60 to 25, suppression modifier applied to suppressed targets increased from 0.5 to 1.
SteamIL-2 Sturmovik Attack Adjustmentsbalance changeNumerous changes to loiter area, attack delay, and damage.
SteamIS-2 Tank Adjustmentsbalance changeArmor reduced from 375 to 325, damage increased from 160 to 240, penetration increased from 140 to 170, deflection damage removed from the main gun, price increased from 680 MP and 300 FU to 760 MP and 240 FU.
SteamIL-2 Sturmovik Attack Adjustmentsbalance changeMultiple adjustments including loiter area radius and damage changes.
SteamJU-87 Anti-Tank Support Adjustmentsbalance changeMultiple adjustments including damage reduction and cooldown changes.
SteamSoviet Sniper Cooldown Adjustmentbalance changeCooldown duration multiplier changed from 1.5 to 2.
SteamMaxim Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage reduced from 9.5 to 5, near accuracy increased from 0.6 to 0.64, far accuracy increased from 0.16 to 0.32, near rate of fire increased from 1.1 to 2.1, weapon horizontal traverse speed reduced from 90 to 35.
SteamGuard Troop RGD 33 Grenade Cover Modifiersbalance changeCover modifiers set to be consistent with other grenades.
SteamPenal Battalion Flamethrower Performance Changesbalance changeMultiple adjustments to aim and reload times.
SteamGuard Troop RGD 33 Grenade Cover Modifiersbalance changeCover modifiers set to be consistent with other grenades.
SteamSoviet Sniper Cooldown Adjustmentbalance changeCooldown duration multiplier changed from 1.5 to 2.
SteamHMG and Mortar Teams Damage Increasebalance changeHMG and Mortar Teams now receive 25% more damage.
SteamTiger Tank Adjustmentsbalance changeReload reduced from 6.25 to 5, armor reduced from 350 to 300, acceleration increased from 1.25 to 1.8, max speed reduced from 4.7 to 3.9, deceleration reduced from 4.2 to 3.9, price increased from 600 MP and 250 FU to 720 MP and 200 FU.
SteamDemolition Charge Damage and Radius Changesbalance changeIncreased damage and adjusted area radius.
SteamShock Troops Cost and Population Reductionbalance changePrice reduced from 480 MP to 440 MP and population from 12 to 9.
SteamGrenadier Rifle Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage and accuracy adjustments for better performance.
SteamPenal Battalion Flamethrower Aim Time Adjustmentsbalance changeMultiple aim time adjustments for improved performance.
SteamTiger Tank Adjustmentsbalance changeReload time decreased from 6.25 to 5, armor reduced from 350 to 300, acceleration increased from 1.25 to 1.8, max speed decreased from 4.7 to 3.9, deceleration decreased from 4.2 to 3.9, price increased from 600 MP and 250 FU to 720 MP and 200 FU.
SteamMG42 Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased from 4.4 to 5, far accuracy decreased from 0.1375 to 0.11, far cooldown increased from 0.8 to 0.85, suppression decreased from 0.00159 to 0.00085, near rate of fire decreased from 1.2 to 1.1, far rate of fire decreased from 1.1 to 0.9, weapon horizontal traverse speed decreased from 60 to 25, suppression modifier applied to suppressed targets increased from 0.5 to 1.
SteamPanther Price Adjustmentbalance changePrice increased from 440 MP and 165 FU to 600 MP and 130 FU.
SteamBrummbar Price Adjustmentbalance changePrice increased from 520 MP and 170 FU to 680 MP and 140 FU.
SteamIS-2 Tank Adjustmentsbalance changeArmor reduced from 375 to 325, damage increased from 160 to 240, penetration increased from 140 to 170, deflection damage removed from the main gun, price increased from 680 MP and 300 FU to 760 MP and 240 FU.
SteamDemolition Charge Damage and Area Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage increased and area radius modified.
Steam - 44 eventsPopulation Cost Adjustments for Soviet Unitsbalance change
Adjusted population costs for various Soviet units to better reflect unit value.
SteamT34 Ram Range Adjustmentsbalance changeT34 Ram min range increased from 10 to 17 and max range from 30 to 35.
SteamChanged Local Player DeterminationgameplayChanged method of determining local player when loading a saved game.
SteamConscripts Can Repair Abandoned VehiclesgameplayConscripts with the repair ability can now repair abandoned vehicles, matching the behavior of the engineer repair ability.
SteamGuard Rifle Infantry 'Button' Ability Disabled When PinnedgameplayGuard Rifle Infantry ‘Button’ Ability will now be disabled if the squad is pinned.
SteamSdfkz 222 Coaxial MG Retentionbalance changeThe 222 Scout Car now retains its coaxial MG upon upgrading to the 20mm auto cannon.
SteamT34 Ram Range Adjustmentsbalance changeT34 Ram min range increased from 10 to 17 and max range from 30 to 35.
SteamPopulation Cost Adjustments for German Unitsbalance changeVarious German units have had their population costs adjusted.
SteamMap Veto for Automatchnew contentParty hosts can now veto up to 1/3rd of applicable maps before beginning the automatch process.
SteamT34 Main Gun Penetration Increasebalance changeT34 main gun penetration increased from 75 to 80.
SteamPopulation Cost Adjustments for German Unitsbalance changeAdjusted population costs for various German units to better reflect unit value.
SteamSU-85 Focused Sight Movement Speed Reductionbalance changeSU-85 Focused Sight now reduces movement speed by 50%.
SteamRefund for Canceling Building 152mm Gun-HowitzergameplayCanceling building in progress of the 152mm gun-howitzer will now refund the full cost.
SteamT34 Main Gun Penetration Increasebalance changeT34 main gun penetration increased from 75 to 80.
SteamNew Faceplates Addednew contentAdded ability to change Faceplate and added two new faceplates to select from.
SteamIncreased Pop Cap Cost of Team Weaponsbalance changeIncreasing the pop cap cost of team weapons so re-manned weapons do have a lower pop cap cost.
SteamSdfkz 222 Coaxial MG Retentionbalance changeThe 222 Scout Car retains its coaxial MG upon upgrading to the 20mm auto cannon.
SteamAT Grenade Penetration Decreasebalance changeAT Grenade penetration decreased from 1000 to 100.
SteamGuard Rifle Infantry Can Repurchase DP-28sgameplayGuard Rifle Infantry that drop both their DP-28s can now repurchase the weapon.
SteamPanzerfaust Penetration Decreasebalance changePanzerfaust penetration decreased from 1000 to 140.
SteamT34 Ram Engine Overheat Adjustmentbalance changeT34 Ram engine overheat time reduced from 4s to 2.5s.
SteamSU-85 Focused Sight Movement Speed Reductionbalance changeSU-85 Focused Sight now reduces movement speed by 50%.
SteamReplays Store Build Versionquality of lifeReplays now store build version in header to allow filtering out of old replays that will cause a sync error.
SteamPopulation Cost Adjustments for Soviet Unitsbalance changeVarious Soviet units have had their population costs adjusted.
SteamT34 Ram Engine Overheat Adjustmentbalance changeT34 Ram engine overheat time reduced from 4s to 2.5s.
Steam - 4 eventsPlayer Search Functionality Addedquality of life
Ability to search for specific players and check their stats.
SteamIntroduction of COH2.ORG Leaderboardsnew contentFully functional leaderboards highlighting the top 200 players for both Russian and German factions.
SteamPlayer Search Feature Addedquality of lifeAbility to search for specific players and check out their stats.
SteamIntroduction of COH2.ORG Leaderboardsnew contentFully functional leaderboards highlighting the top 200 players for both Russian and German factions.
Steam - 45 eventsHit the Dirt Modifier Changebalance change
Hit the dirt now provides light cover instead of a 0.5 received accuracy modifier.
SteamRiegel 43 AT Mine Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
SteamPanzer IV Scatter Distance Adjustmentbalance changeScatter distance max increased from 6 to 9.5.
SteamPanzer Tactician Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
SteamHMG Suppression Modifiersbalance changePinned HMG squads have reduced weapon accuracy, increased reload, cooldown, and scatter.
SteamMortar-Half-track Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
SteamRelief Infantry Ability Changesbalance changeMilestoneMaximum replaced squads from 6 to 3, duration from 60s to 120s, recharge time from 90s to 180s.
SteamCommand tank validation fixbug fixCommand tank now properly validates, preventing use when near max population.
SteamArtillery Field Officer Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
SteamRelief Infantry Ability Changesbalance changeMilestoneMaximum replaced squads from 6 to 3, duration from 60s to 120s, recharge time from 90s to 180s.
SteamFixed input delay for unit movementperformanceResolved a 1 frame delay between user input and unit movement.
SteamJU-87D Strafing Run Changesbalance changeMilestoneAttacks per aircraft from 5 to 3, delay between attacks from 3s to 18s, duration from 48s to 75s, damage from 8 to 2.5, suppression from 0.12 to 0.25.
SteamFear Propaganda Artillery Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 5 to 3.
SteamPanzer Tactician Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
SteamAdded Langreskaya Spring and Winter mapsnew contentMilestoneNew maps added for 1v1 in automatch and 1v1 and 2v2 in custom game.
SteamHMG Suppression Modifiersbalance changePinned HMG squads now have reduced weapon accuracy, increased reload and cooldown times, and increased weapon scatter.
SteamOstwind Scatter Distance Refactorbalance changeScatter distance max increased from 1.98 to 2.15.
SteamRapid Conscription Ability Changesbalance changeMilestoneMaximum replaced squads from 6 to 2, duration from 30s to 120s, recharge time from 90s to 180s, cost from 200 MU to 160 MU, replaces lost squads with Conscripts.
SteamFear Propaganda Artillery Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 5 to 3.
SteamHit the Dirt Modifier Changebalance changeNow provides light cover instead of a 0.5 received accuracy modifier.
SteamArtillery Field Officer Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
SteamIncendiary barrage duration adjustmentbug fixIncendiary barrage duration now better matches its deployment time.
SteamOpel Blitz Cargo Truck Resource Adjustmentbalance changeCargo truck now adds 3 fuel and 5 munitions per minute, cost increased from 200 to 300 manpower.
SteamRapid Conscription Ability Changesbalance changeMilestoneMaximum replaced squads from 6 to 2, duration from 30s to 120s, recharge time from 90s to 180s, cost from 200 MU to 160 MU, replaces lost squads with Conscripts.
SteamOstwind Scatter Distance Adjustmentbalance changeScatter distance max increased from 1.98 to 2.15.
SteamRiegel 43 AT Mine Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
SteamJU-87D Strafing Run Changesbalance changeMilestoneAttacks per aircraft reduced from 5 to 3, damage from 8 to 2.5, and other adjustments to improve functionality.
SteamOpel Blitz Cargo Truck Resource Adjustmentbalance changeCargo truck now adds 3 fuel and 5 munitions per minute instead of multiplying sector value by 2. Cost increased from 200 to 300 manpower.
SteamMortar-Half-track Command Point Cost Reductionbalance changeCommand point cost reduced from 2 to 1.
Steam - 5 eventsCommand tank validation fixbug fix
Command tank now properly validates to prevent use near max population.
SteamIncendiary barrage duration adjustmentbug fixIncendiary barrage duration now better matches its deployment time.
SteamAdded Langreskaya Spring and Winter mapsnew contentNew maps added for 1v1 in automatch and 1v1 and 2v2 in custom game.
SteamFixed input delay for unit movementperformanceResolved a 1 frame delay between user input and unit movement.
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