What changed in Company of Heroes in 2013
48 updates · 7 main milestones · Sep 13, 2013 to Dec 10, 2013
- 10 eventsImprovements to Game Mechanicsbalance change
Several improvements to the game mechanics have been implemented.
SteamNew Multiplayer Maps: Hill 331 and Don Rivernew contentTwo new multiplayer maps added to Company of Heroes 2.
SteamNew Multiplayer Maps: Hill 331 and Don Rivernew contentTwo new maps added for multiplayer gameplay.
SteamTheatre of War Pack: Southern Frontsnew contentMilestoneNew Theatre of War pack available for purchase.
SteamTheatre of War Pack: Southern Frontsnew contentMilestoneNew Theatre of War pack available for purchase.
SteamSteam Functionality UpdatessystemUpdates to secure leaderboards, battle and arbitration servers.
SteamSteam Workshop Integration for World BuildergameplayMilestonePlayers can now upload community created maps via Steam's Workshop.
SteamGame Improvementsbalance changeSeveral improvements made to the game, details available on forums.
SteamSteam Functionality UpdatessystemUpdates include secure leaderboards and battle arbitration servers.
SteamSteam Workshop Integration for World BuildergameplayMilestonePlayers can now upload community created maps via Steam’s Workshop.
Steam - 16 eventsPing times removed from displaynetwork
Ping times are no longer displayed due to new networking technology.
SteamAuto-kick for severely lagging players implementedgameplayResults are now appropriately recorded for auto-kicked players.
SteamAuto-kick for severely lagging playersgameplaySeverely lagging players will now be auto-kicked and results appropriately recorded
SteamMatches now start correctlygameplaySteamNon-ranked match types hidden from leaderboardui uxSteamMatches now start correctlygameplaySteamPassword protected matches are now functionalgameplaySteamFixed several crashes, exceptions, and assertionsbug fixSteamNon-ranked match types hidden from leaderboardui uxSteamReplays are now working but not backward compatiblegameplaySteamImproved leaderboard stats presentationui uxLeaderboard stats presentation is better, but not yet working as intended
SteamFixed several crashes, exceptions, and assertionsbug fixSteamPassword protected matches are now functionalgameplaySteamImproved leaderboard stats presentationui uxStats presentation is better but not yet fully functional.
SteamPing times removed from displaynetworkPing times will be removed since they are not relevant with the new networking tech
SteamReplays are now working but not backward compatiblegameplaySteam - 4 eventsOpen 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.
SteamCompany of Heroes Beta Launchnew contentOpen beta test for the new Steam version of Company of Heroes available to all owners.
SteamFocus on Bug and Technical Problem Resolutionbug fixMilestoneThe beta aims to identify and resolve bugs, crashes, and other technical issues before the public release.
SteamFocus on Bug Testingbug fixCommunity feedback is primarily sought for bugs, crashes, and technical problems.
Steam - 10 eventsGhost Games appearing in lobbybug fix
Addressed an issue causing 'Ghost Games' to appear in the lobby
SteamAutomatch phase locking buttonsbug fixAddressed 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
SteamGhost Games appearing in lobbybug fixAddressed an issue causing 'Ghost Games' to appear in the lobby
SteamSkirmish stats added to 'My Stats'new contentAdded Skirmish stats to 'My Stats' as the game will previously would not record skirmish match stats
SteamLockout during automatch connecting phasebug fixAddressed 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
SteamIndefinite error message in full chat channelbug fixFixed an issue where an error message would be displayed indefinitely when attempting to join a full chat channel
SteamSkirmish stats added to 'My Stats'new contentAdded Skirmish stats to 'My Stats' as the game would previously not record skirmish match stats
SteamIndefinite error message in full chat channelbug fixFixed an issue where an error message would be displayed indefinitely when attempting to join a full chat channel
SteamCrash when clicking 'Multiplayer' buttonbug fixAddressed an issue where game would crash to desktop when clicking 'Multiplayer' button in menu
SteamCrash when clicking 'Multiplayer' buttonbug fixAddressed an issue where game would crash to desktop when clicking 'Multiplayer' button in menu
Steam - 8 eventsNew Maps: Langreska and Semoskiynew content
Two 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.
SteamNew Maps: Langreska and Semoskiynew contentTwo new maps with summer and winter variants inspired by COH1 fan favorites.
SteamUpdate Patch for COH1bug fixWorking on an update patch for COH1 to address issues from the original port.
SteamWorld Builder Map Editing ToolmoddingPreparation for the v1.0 release of the free map editing tool for the modding community.
SteamUpcoming Map Editing Tool: World Buildernew contentFree map editing tool for the modding community to showcase their skills.
SteamUpdate Patch for COH1 on Steambug fixPatch aimed at addressing issues from the original port of COH1.
SteamTheater of War Update: 1942 Mini-Packnew contentMilestoneNew mini-pack set in 1942 from a German perspective, free for certain editions and available for purchase.
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