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Discussing 20 years of Company of Heroes with the team carrying its torch into the future
This article reflects on 20 years of the Company of Heroes real-time strategy franchise, discussing its origins, evolution, and the challenges faced by developer Relic Entertainment. It highlights key titles like the original Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes 2, and the troubled launch of Company of Heroes 3, while also touching on the studio's recent independence and future prospects.
Am I out of touch? No, it's the children who are wrong: The Wii and PS3 are 'retro' now, according to…
A Japanese TV show, Game Center CX, has sparked debate by voting to consider games from the Wii and PlayStation 3 eras as 'retro.' This decision, supported by a large majority of viewers, prompts a discussion on how gaming history is categorized and whether current definitions are becoming outdated.
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition is a serious upgrade on an RTS classic
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition is a significant upgrade to the classic real-time strategy game, featuring enhanced visuals, modern system compatibility, and an updated UI. The Definitive Edition includes both expansions and will be released in September for PC, priced at $30, with a discount for original owners.
Relic announce a new Company of Heroes RTS, a wave defence roguelite for strategy buffs who don't have time to fight a whole World War
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone roguelite spin-off for their World War II RTS. The game challenges players to survive 12 waves of attackers by expanding and upgrading their battlegroup, and will feature two-player co-op. It is set to release in July with a $30 price tag, though owners of Company of Heroes 3 will receive a discount.
WW2 RTS Company of Heroes has just been totally reimagined as a new, standalone roguelike
Relic Entertainment is releasing Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone roguelike expansion for their World War 2 real-time strategy game. This new mode features persistent progression, wave-based survival against challenging enemy forces, and unique faction progression trees. It will be available on PC via Steam on July 29th, with launch discounts for all players and an additional bonus for existing Company of Heroes 3 owners.
WW2 RTS Company of Heroes has just been totally reimagined as a new, standalone roguelike
Relic Entertainment is releasing Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, a standalone roguelike expansion for their World War 2 real-time strategy game. This new mode features persistent progression, wave-based survival against challenging enemy forces, and unique faction progression trees. It will be available on PC via Steam on July 29th, with launch discounts for all players and an additional bonus for existing Company of Heroes 3 owners.
Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition announced
Relic Entertainment and Blackbird Interactive have announced Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, a modernized version of the 2006 real-time strategy game. This comprehensive package includes the base game and its Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions, featuring enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and a 64-bit platform upgrade. The Definitive Edition is set to release on Windows PC via Steam in Fall.
Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition revealed to release Fall 2026
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, set to release in Fall 2026. This edition includes all content from the base game and its expansions, featuring enhanced visuals, modernized AI, a new user interface, and full mod compatibility. The Definitive Edition aims to preserve the legacy of the beloved real-time strategy game for both new and returning players.
The Company of Heroes Definitive Edition has arrived, making the iconic strategy game even better
Relic Entertainment has announced the upcoming Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, which will include the base game along with its Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions. This enhanced version will feature improved visuals, a modernized user interface, and continued support for user-created mods. While a specific release date has not been set, it is anticipated to launch this year, coinciding with the original game's 20th anniversary.
Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition Announced
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition, a modernized version of their 2006 World War II real-time strategy game. The Definitive Edition, which includes all previous content, is set to launch on PC later this year.
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition remasters the classic RTS
Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, a remaster of the classic World War 2 real-time strategy game for PC. This edition includes the base game and its expansions, featuring technical improvements like 64-bit compatibility, enhanced visuals, modernized UI, and gameplay enhancements. The remaster aims to preserve the original art style while making the game accessible for new and returning players.
The Best Android RTS Games – Updated!
This guide highlights the best Real-Time Strategy (RTS) games available on Android, addressing the challenges of the genre on mobile platforms. It features titles like Company of Heroes, Rome: Total War, and Siege Up!, offering a variety of strategic experiences from historical battles to futuristic combat.
We’ll finally know how well games are doing on consoles as Sony introduces weekly player counts to PS5
Sony is testing a new feature for the PlayStation 5 that will display weekly player counts for the top 10 most-played games. This feature aims to provide insights into game performance on consoles, similar to what is available for PC via Steam. The system will also show percentage surges in player activity for trending titles.
We’ll finally know how well games are doing on consoles as Sony introduces weekly player counts to PS5
Sony is testing a new feature on the PlayStation 5 that will display weekly player counts for the top 10 most-played games. This feature aims to provide insights into game performance on consoles, similar to what PC platforms like Steam offer. The system will also show trending games with percentage-based surge indicators.
'Early on in the 2000s, we got enamored with consoles and I think certain games didn't make the leap right:' Star Wars Zero Company's director has a theory about why old school PC gaming genres are back with a vengeance
Greg Foertsch, director of Star Wars Zero Company, theorizes that the resurgence of PC gaming genres like RTS and turn-based tactics is due to a difficult transition to consoles in the early 2000s. He believes that as more games successfully adapt to new platforms and embrace camera tools, innovation in these complex genres will continue to grow.
‘Company of Heroes’ Mobile Multiplayer Beta Announced for Next Week on Android, Full Update Coming to iOS and Switch As Well – TouchArcade
Feral Interactive announced that the first Company of Heroes mobile multiplayer beta will be available exclusively on Android from August 29th to September 3rd. The full multiplayer update is planned for a simultaneous release on iOS and Nintendo Switch, with learnings from the Android beta informing the final version.