What changed in Company of Heroes 2 in 2014

This Beta is focused solely on multiplayer content, excluding single player and Workshop.

Players can now install the Beta alongside the live version without re-downloading.

Gameplay improvements have been included for testing in the Beta.

The October Public Beta is now live, featuring an all-new Observer Mode for testing.

Commanders DLC will be granted temporarily for testing purposes in the beta.

The beta includes a significant amount of bug fixes.

A significant amount of bug fixes have been implemented in the Beta.

Players will have temporary access to Commanders DLC during the Beta testing.

Gameplay improvements are included in the beta for testing.

Various balance changes have been made as part of the beta.

Various balance changes have been made as part of the Beta testing.

Introducing a new Observer Mode for players to test and provide feedback.

Players can now opt-in to the beta with a side-by-side install, allowing both versions to coexist.

Three selectable companies in Ardennes Assault offer different gameplay styles, specializations, and abilities, enhancing replayability.

Pre-order includes Fox Company, led by Captain Monte Durante, offering unique missions and reports.

Pre-order for the latest single-player campaign, Ardennes Assault, is now available with a special incentive.

Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault will be released on November 18th.

Pre-order the latest single-player campaign with unique gameplay styles and a new company.

Pre-order includes a fourth company, Fox Company, led by Captain Monte Durante, featuring unique gameplay and mission reports.

Decisions impact the lives of officers and the outcome of battles, increasing replayability.

Player decisions will directly impact the lives of officers and the outcome of battles in Ardennes Assault.

New free Commanders released in the Elbe Day Update.

Introduces a mobile Puma armored car equipped with a 50mm canon.

Includes various balance changes and game improvements.

Introduces a mobile Puma armored car equipped with a 50mm canon.

Introduces a Sherman tank to the battlefield.

Introduces a Sherman tank to the battlefield.

Includes various balance changes and improvements to prepare for the upcoming release.

Company of Heroes 2 is 66% off during the free weekend.

Company of Heroes 2 is available for free to all Steam members from April 24 to April 27.

Clarified that using hacks against AI is not penalized, but cheating in competitive multiplayer will lead to bans.

Clarified that using hacks against AI is not penalized, distinguishing between cheating in multiplayer and modding.

Added anti-cheat detection capabilities to servers to identify players using third-party applications.

Reset the ladder stats of fourteen players caught using cheats in competitive play.

Reset the ladder stats of fourteen players caught using cheats in competitive play.

Added anti-cheat detection capabilities to servers to identify players using third-party applications.

Introduces unique content and deeper tactical and strategic gameplay.

Wield the power of Eisenhower’s Allied army with brand new abilities and strategies.

Introducing two new armies: US Forces and German Oberkommando West, with unique gameplay options and new maps.

Eight stunning new maps added to the existing collection for multiplayer battles.

Introducing new content featuring US Forces and German Oberkommando West with unique gameplay options.

Eight stunning new maps added to the existing collection for multiplayer battles.

A new take on the German forces with brand new abilities and strategies.

Wield the power of Eisenhower’s Allied army with brand new abilities and strategies.

A completely new take on the German forces with brand new abilities and strategies.

Players can battle across 31 maps in auto-match multiplayer regardless of owned content.

An extended progression system introduces unique content and deeper tactical gameplay.

Changes made to unit roles and combat mechanics to promote strategic and tactical gameplay.

More time available to explore early tier combinations within each faction.

Tech progression has been slowed to extend the early game, allowing for deeper infantry combat.

Changes made to unit roles and combat mechanics to encourage strategic and tactical gameplay.

Tech progression has been slowed to extend the early game, allowing for more infantry combat.

Players can now explore more early tier combinations within each faction due to extended early game.

Enhanced menu system for Surrendering and multiplayer map selection.

New server system to improve responsiveness and stability of game connections.

Added the community-created map 'Crossing in the Woods' for 2-4 players.

Implemented new Battle Servers to improve online lag and unit responsiveness.

Added a new 2-4 player map contributed by community map creator OnkelSam.

New server system improves responsiveness and stability of game connections.

UI improvements in the menu system for Surrendering and multiplayer map selection.

Implemented new Battle Servers to improve online lag and unit responsiveness.

List of known issues including sync errors, tutorial button display issues, and connection problems.

Community invited to participate in testing new Battle Servers aimed at improving online play.

Initiation of the Alpha Test for the new Battle Servers aimed at improving online play.

List of known issues including sync errors, tutorial key display issues, and connection problems.

All paid DLC commanders will be unlocked for play during the Steam Free Weekend.

Players will earn ten times the experience in automatch games throughout the weekend.

Players will earn ten times the experience in multiplayer automatch games during the free weekend.

The game will be available at a 66% discount on Steam during the free weekend.

The game will be available at a 66% discount during the free weekend.

All paid DLC commanders will be unlocked for play during the free weekend.

Company of Heroes 2 is available for free to all Steam members from January 16th to January 19th.

Company of Heroes 2 is available for free to all Steam members from January 16th to January 19th.