What changed in Company of Heroes in 2013

48 updates · 7 main milestones · Sep 13, 2013 to Dec 10, 2013

  1. 10 events
    Improvements to Game Mechanicsbalance change

    Several improvements to the game mechanics have been implemented.

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    New Multiplayer Maps: Hill 331 and Don Rivernew content

    Two new multiplayer maps added to Company of Heroes 2.

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    New Multiplayer Maps: Hill 331 and Don Rivernew content

    Two new maps added for multiplayer gameplay.

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    Theatre of War Pack: Southern Frontsnew contentMilestone

    New Theatre of War pack available for purchase.

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    Theatre of War Pack: Southern Frontsnew contentMilestone

    New Theatre of War pack available for purchase.

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    Steam Functionality Updatessystem

    Updates to secure leaderboards, battle and arbitration servers.

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    Steam Workshop Integration for World BuildergameplayMilestone

    Players can now upload community created maps via Steam's Workshop.

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    Game Improvementsbalance change

    Several improvements made to the game, details available on forums.

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    Steam Functionality Updatessystem

    Updates include secure leaderboards and battle arbitration servers.

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    Steam Workshop Integration for World BuildergameplayMilestone

    Players can now upload community created maps via Steam’s Workshop.

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  2. 16 events
    Ping times removed from displaynetwork

    Ping times are no longer displayed due to new networking technology.

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    Auto-kick for severely lagging players implementedgameplay

    Results are now appropriately recorded for auto-kicked players.

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    Auto-kick for severely lagging playersgameplay

    Severely lagging players will now be auto-kicked and results appropriately recorded

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    Matches now start correctlygameplay
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    Non-ranked match types hidden from leaderboardui ux
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    Matches now start correctlygameplay
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    Password protected matches are now functionalgameplay
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    Fixed several crashes, exceptions, and assertionsbug fix
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    Non-ranked match types hidden from leaderboardui ux
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    Replays are now working but not backward compatiblegameplay
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    Improved leaderboard stats presentationui ux

    Leaderboard stats presentation is better, but not yet working as intended

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    Fixed several crashes, exceptions, and assertionsbug fix
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    Password protected matches are now functionalgameplay
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    Improved leaderboard stats presentationui ux

    Stats presentation is better but not yet fully functional.

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    Ping times removed from displaynetwork

    Ping times will be removed since they are not relevant with the new networking tech

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    Replays are now working but not backward compatiblegameplay
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  3. 4 events
    Open Beta Test for Company of Heroesnew content

    Players can now participate in an open beta test for the new Steam version of Company of Heroes.

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    Company of Heroes Beta Launchnew content

    Open beta test for the new Steam version of Company of Heroes available to all owners.

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    Focus on Bug and Technical Problem Resolutionbug fixMilestone

    The beta aims to identify and resolve bugs, crashes, and other technical issues before the public release.

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    Focus on Bug Testingbug fix

    Community feedback is primarily sought for bugs, crashes, and technical problems.

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  4. 10 events
    Ghost Games appearing in lobbybug fix

    Addressed an issue causing 'Ghost Games' to appear in the lobby

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    Automatch phase locking buttonsbug fix

    Addressed an issue where the 'Connecting' phase of automatch would lock out the Stop and Main Menu buttons causing the player to be unable to cancel the action

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    Ghost Games appearing in lobbybug fix

    Addressed an issue causing 'Ghost Games' to appear in the lobby

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    Skirmish stats added to 'My Stats'new content

    Added Skirmish stats to 'My Stats' as the game will previously would not record skirmish match stats

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    Lockout during automatch connecting phasebug fix

    Addressed an issue where the 'Connecting' phase of automatch would lock out the Stop and Main Menu buttons causing the player to be unable to cancel the action

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    Indefinite error message in full chat channelbug fix

    Fixed an issue where an error message would be displayed indefinitely when attempting to join a full chat channel

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    Skirmish stats added to 'My Stats'new content

    Added Skirmish stats to 'My Stats' as the game would previously not record skirmish match stats

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    Indefinite error message in full chat channelbug fix

    Fixed an issue where an error message would be displayed indefinitely when attempting to join a full chat channel

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    Crash when clicking 'Multiplayer' buttonbug fix

    Addressed an issue where game would crash to desktop when clicking 'Multiplayer' button in menu

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    Crash when clicking 'Multiplayer' buttonbug fix

    Addressed an issue where game would crash to desktop when clicking 'Multiplayer' button in menu

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  5. 8 events
    New Maps: Langreska and Semoskiynew content

    Two new maps with summer and winter variants inspired by COH1 fan favorites.

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    Upcoming Theater of War Mini-Packnew contentMilestone

    New mini-pack set in 1942 from the German perspective, free for certain editions and available for purchase.

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    New Maps: Langreska and Semoskiynew content

    Two new maps with summer and winter variants inspired by COH1 fan favorites.

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    Update Patch for COH1bug fix

    Working on an update patch for COH1 to address issues from the original port.

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    World Builder Map Editing Toolmodding

    Preparation for the v1.0 release of the free map editing tool for the modding community.

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    Upcoming Map Editing Tool: World Buildernew content

    Free map editing tool for the modding community to showcase their skills.

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    Update Patch for COH1 on Steambug fix

    Patch aimed at addressing issues from the original port of COH1.

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    Theater of War Update: 1942 Mini-Packnew contentMilestone

    New mini-pack set in 1942 from a German perspective, free for certain editions and available for purchase.

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