Company of Heroes 3 — patch notes and updates
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| Dare & Destroy DLC - Battlegroup Tech Trees | 2026-04-30 | Featuring the Free French, Elite Forces, Special Service, and Siege Breaker Battlegroups, the Dare & Destroy DLC arrives May 14 - wishlist today!Afrikakorps - Elite Forces Battlegroup Tech TreeWould you rather recover friendly casualties with⛑️Medical Supplements or deploy a ️💥Tiger Ace instead? Start planning your strategy by taking a look at the Afrikakorps - Elite Forces Battlegroup Tech Tree, available May 14 in the Dare & Destroy DLC.US Forces - Free French Battlegroup Tech TreeWill you be selecting the massive blast radius of💥Railway Artillery or the mighty 🛠️Char B1 Heavy Tank? The choice will be yours on May 14 when the US Forces – |
| Dare & Destroy Battlegroup DLC - Coming May 14 | 2026-04-16 | Company of Heroes 3: Dare & Destroy arrives May 14, and introduces four new Battlegroups, alongside new cosmetics and a general game update, expanding Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs A.I. gameplay with new tactical options, powerful units, and distinct playstyles.US Forces – Free French BattlegroupEstablish a resilient defensive line and stall enemy advances before unleashing a decisive counterattack. French Rifle Sections, Bastions, and Tourelle defenses anchor your position, while Railway Artillery and the Char B1 Heavy Tank turn the tide and force a breakthrough. Wehrmacht – Siege Breaker BattlegroupBreak through fortified enemy position |
| Updated 2026 Roadmap | 2026-04-15 | The Company of Heroes 3 team is excited to share an updated look at our 2026 roadmap! The next Battlegroup DLC will be revealed soon, and we can't wait for you to see how they will change the game and shine a spotlight on some beloved participants in the Mediterranean theatre.Additionally, we have moved update 2.4.0 up by a month - so it will now release in May instead of June. This roadmap also shares more details about update 2.5.0, coming in July, which includes new maps, new cosmetics, and CLASSIFIED. We'll have even more to share about the back half of 2026, but no spoilers for now! |
| Hammer & Shield Battlegroup Pack | 2026-04-14 | The Hammer & Shield Battlegroup Pack includes the US Forces Advanced Infantry Battlegroup and the Wehrmacht Italian Coastal Defense Battlegroup, available for Multiplayer and Co-Op/Skirmish vs AI. This Battlegroup Pack is available for purchase in the Steam Store for $13.99 USD. We have also relisted these two Battlegroups as a bundle on the in-game store. They are now permanently discounted from 20,000 Merit to 15,000 Merit.The Advanced Infantry Battlegroup equips the US Forces with elite, highly customizable infantry and strong artillery support. Upgrade Riflemen into powerful Rangers, deploy Artillery Observers to call in barrages, and bri |
| Hot Fix 2.3.1 | 2026-04-02 | Today’s Hot Fix fixes several issues related to Gameplay, Maps, and more. These changes will likely have a higher rate of sync errors when viewing saved Replay files made after the launch of the 2.3.0 update. Thank you to everyone who has submitted feedback; you can continue reporting any additional bugs by visiting the Relic Help Portal and submitting a new request. GeneralCrashing/StabilityFixed the Italy campaign sometimes crashing during A.I.'s turn Fixed a crash when resuming campaign mission from the main menu US Forces Fixed paratroops failing to recrew team weaponsFixed an issue where the Air Support Center could affect ally munition |
| Topaz Rhino (2.3.0) Patch Notes | 2026-03-31 | OverviewThe Topaz Rhino (2.3.0) update will be available for Company of Heroes 3 today and includes new maps, a refreshed main menu, loadout, and store experience, quality of life updates, bug fixes, and multiplayer balance changes. We are also excited to introduce four new cosmetic Ultimate Sets.Many of the fixes and changes included in today’s update are thanks to your feedback, so please continue to report any issues to us at help.relic.com.Gameplay, UI, and Systems General UI & Menu Updates Refreshed the Main Menu Replaced the Store with a new layout highlighting Battlegroups and cosmetics The Loadout menu has been updated with a 3D showc |
| Topaz Rhino (2.3.0) Mission Briefing | 2026-03-30 | OverviewThe Topaz Rhino (2.3.0) Update for Company of Heroes 3 arrives on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. This update introduces four new multiplayer maps, new Cosmetic Ultimate Sets for each faction, an overhaul of the main menu and in-game store, and much more. For all the details, stay tuned! Full patch notes will be available tomorrow just before the update is released. New MapsThese four new maps will be available in Multiplayer, Co-op vs A.I., and singleplayer Skirmish.Égletons - 1vs1 Community map makers DutchToast and FoolishViceroy have lovingly restored this Company of Heroes 1 classic map. Featuring a beautiful urban commune, overlooked |
| Store Update – Cosmetic & Battlegroup Redemption | 2026-03-20 | OverviewBeing able to customize the look of your factions in Company of Heroes 3 has proven to be very popular with our players, and we have heard a lot of feedback requesting additional unit and profile cosmetics, more frequent releases of cosmetic sets, and general store and loadout improvements. With the Topaz Rhino (2.3.0) update releasing on March 31st, we will be implementing a lot of these changes, and laying the groundwork to do more in the future. This work will run in tandem with our future content plans for additional Battlegroups and gameplay content, as we have a lot more to share in the months ahead!The Topaz Rhino update includ |
| Store Update - Hammer & Shield | 2026-03-13 | 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for Company of Heroes, and what we revealed in our first roadmap back in December is just the start. As the development team continues to work on future updates, we’re also taking the time to revisit older content to see if we can improve how we package things for players. This includes our DLC and in-game store offers. This work is ongoing and we hope to share more in the months ahead, but today we want to focus on the first DLC for Company of Heroes 3 – the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack. As Company of Heroes 3 has evolved since its initial launch, the way this DLC was packaged no longer matches our othe |
| Update 2.2.5 | 2026-01-29 | The 2.2.5 Update focuses on adjustments to the multiplayer metagame following up on the release of Scarlet Bison (2.2.0) in November. The primary goal of this patch is to clean-up outstanding areas of concern in multiplayer and address several existing balance issues, while also fine tuning certain units and abilities.This update also includes some bug fixes and general improvements.Please be sure to continue reporting any bugs or gameplay issues via help.relic.com so that we can prioritize fixes and changes for update 2.3.0 coming at the end of March. Multiplayer Balance Changes General Changes Fixed Gun/Casemate Units This is a quality-of-l |
| Community Mapmaking Competition 2026 | 2025-12-17 | Relic is excited to announce that we are sponsoring the third major community organized Company of Heroes 3 mapmaking competition hosted by GBPirate - the CoH Worldbuilders Community Mapping Competition 2026!A $2500+ prize pool is up for grabs for the top selected mapmakers, and there's always the chance that maps from the competition could make it into the official Company of Heroes 3 automatch pool. As of December 2025, five maps from previous competitions have been added into CoH3's Quick Match. From the first competition, first place winner Alam el Halfa (TheSphinx/ShieldKroete) and second place winner Santuario (Espus), and from last yea |
| Hot Fix 2.2.3 | 2025-12-15 | Fixed an issue where certain Battlegroup units for Wehrmacht stopped getting experience or the associated experience bonus after researching Panzergrenadier or Luftwaffe Officer QuartersFixed an issue where Resource Caches and Hardpoints would take burn damage that would not stop until they were destroyed |
| First Half of 2026 - Roadmap Sneak Peek | 2025-12-12 | Here's a sneak peek at our plans for Company of Heroes 3 for the first half of 2026. We're already hard at work on new Battlegroups, new skirmish and multiplayer maps, new cosmetics, a new mode, and much more. Additionally, we've revamped our release schedule so that we can deliver more minor and major updates for you throughout the year. We'll have more information for you as we get closer to each of these updates, with a more detailed look at our full roadmap early next year. Until then be sure to catch up on anything you missed in our recent 2.2.0 Scarlet Bison Update and Endure & Defy DLC.2025 has been a big year for Company of Heroes 3, |
| Hot Fix 2.2.2 | 2025-12-09 | GeneralFixed a bug where clothing-style decals/patches were on a Kriegsmarine helmetImproved/Reduced the chance for Loiter abilities to not always disappear after they have completed. This is a partial fix, we are still investigating additional issues of them persisting for future updates In-Game StoreFixed an issue with "Error Code 13" that was preventing the purchase of War Bonds and several cosmetic sets, such as Fallen Leaf and Blocking ForceA.I.45-second cooldown applied to newly spawned supply crates, preventing the A.I. from acquiring them in team games too quickly. Health crates are not affected by this cooldown but the A.I. will no l |
| Hot Fix 2.2.1 | 2025-12-01 | GameplayFixed infantry sometimes losing their equipped weapons such as engineer losing their flamethrower after repairing somethingFixed an issue where the A.I. would get stuck trying to pick up a weaponTransfer Orders Fixed Transfer Orders to Grenadiers to require the unit to be in the HQ SectorSturmpioneer Transfer now requires a fully reinforced Pioneer SquadSturmpioneer Transfer ability recharge set to 120 from 0Fixed an issue where Sturmpioneer Transfer could be applied to SturmpioneersFixed an issue where Transfer Orders could spam duplicate unitsFixed an issue where Resistance Fighters could be called in at maximum populationFixed an i |
| Scarlet Bison (2.2.0) Patch Notes | 2025-11-27 | Overview The Scarlet Bison (2.2.0) update will be available for Company of Heroes 3 today at 10am PT and includes new maps, quality of life updates, bug fixes, and multiplayer balance changes. Along with today’s release of the Endure & Defy Battlegroup DLC pack, this update shakes up the game in exciting new ways. We hope Scarlet Bison closes out 2025 with a bang as we gear up for a busy 2026! Many of the fixes and changes included in today’s patch are thanks to your feedback, so please continue to report any issues to us at help.relic.com. New BattlegroupsCompany of Heroes 3: Endure & Defy is a Battlegroup DLC pack consisting of four Battleg |
| Scarlet Bison (2.2.0) Mission Briefing | 2025-11-26 | OverviewThe Scarlet Bison (2.2.0) update for Company of Heroes 3 arrives on Thursday, November 27th, 2025. This update includes the Endure & Defy Battlegroup DLC, introducing four new Battlegroups – one for each faction – along with four new maps and additional gameplay improvements. Full details will be available tomorrow morning in the patch notes – stay tuned!Endure & Defy Battlegroup DLC Reinforcements are ready to deploy, Commander! The Endure & Defy Battlegroup DLC introduces four new battlegroups to Company of Heroes 3, adding new units, abilities, and strategic options for every faction. Endure & Defy will be available for purchase to |
| Company of Heroes 3 up for "Labor of Love" Steam Awards | 2025-11-24 | It’s been two and a half years since Company of Heroes 3 launched, and throughout that time our commitment to expanding and refining the game has only grown stronger. Since launch, we’ve delivered 12 major updates and several minor updates and hot fixes, each one bringing meaningful improvements across gameplay, balance, performance, and quality-of-life, all shaped by your feedback and support. Reminder! Our 2.2.0 Scarlett Bison update arrives next week, and coming out alongside it is our brand-new DLC, Endure & Defy. This expansion introduces four new Battlegroups, each Battlegroup introduces a new playstyle for its faction, delivering power |
| Hot Fix 2.1.7 | 2025-11-13 | Yesterday’s hot fix introduced server connection issues for some players, which this hot fix aims to resolve. If you continue to experience connection issues, please submit a ticket to help.relic.com including your Steam ID, any error codes, and warning logs. |
| Endure & Defy DLC - Battlegroup Tech Trees | 2025-11-12 | Featuring the Italian Partisans, Last Stand, Polish Cavalry, and Kriegsmarine Battlegroups, the Endure & Defy DLC lands November 27 - wishlist today!Afrikakorps Kriegsmarine Battlegroup Tech Tree💥Fritz X Guided Bomb or 🏃♂️Strategic Mobility? Start planning your decisions by taking a look at the full selection coming in the Afrikakorps Kriegsmarine Battlegroup Tech Tree with the Endure & Defy DLC when it releases November 27.British Forces Polish Cavalry Battlegroup Tech Tree⛑️No Man Left Behind OR 💥Decapitation Strike? Survey the choices on the British Forces Polish Cavalry Battlegroup Tech Tree, arriving with the Endure & Defy DLC this T |