Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition

The Far East War Mod launched on December 12, 2016, bringing a significant new experience to Company of Heroes 1 players. This free mod is available on Steam and expands the game's content considerably. Additionally, players could take advantage of discounts on both Company of Heroes 1 and 2 during the same period.

• Major content drop: The Far East War Mod was released for Company of Heroes 1, enhancing gameplay with new factions and scenarios.
• Sales event: A discount event on all Company of Heroes 1 and 2 games was active until December 19, 2016, offering up to 75% off to celebrate the mod's launch.

The year featured a notable free trial of new commanders in Company of Heroes 2, allowing players to experience these commanders at no cost. The New Commanders Free Trial launched on December 4, 2015, and provided a full week for players to try out new strategies. Additionally, a Free Trial of Heavy Cavalry Company and Feuersturm Doctrine took place from October 30 to November 1, giving players a chance to explore these options before their regular purchase.

• Limited-Time Bundles: After the New Commanders Free Trial ended on December 10, players could purchase the new commanders in limited-time bundles at a discount in the in-game store.
  • 33% Discount on New Commanders: New commanders were available at a 33% discount until November 5, encouraging players to take advantage of the trial period.
• Content Trials: The free trials allowed players to sample different playstyles and strategies, enhancing the game's accessibility and encouraging new purchases.

The Steam Free Weekend launched on January 16, 2014, allowing all Steam members to play Company of Heroes 2 for free until January 19. During this event, players could also unlock all paid DLC commanders for free play and earn ten times the experience in multiplayer automatch games.

• New Content: Paid DLC Commanders were made available for free play during the Steam Free Weekend.
• Gameplay Boost: Players experienced a 10x experience boost in multiplayer automatch games during the free weekend.
• Network Transition: Company of Heroes transitioned to Valve’s Steamworks servers on December 4, 2013, ensuring continued online play after the shutdown of Quazal's servers.
• Quality of Life: Detailed instructions were provided for players on transferring their game to the new Steamworks servers.
• Seasonal Event: The Steam Free Weekend for Company of Heroes 2 ran from January 16 to January 19, allowing access to the game at no cost.
• Sales Promotion: A 66% discount on Company of Heroes 2 was offered during the Free Weekend, encouraging new players to purchase the game.