Vancouver, Canada – [October 8, 2026] – Relic Entertainment is proud to announce the Company of Heroes 3: 3.0 Update, which will launch on November 5th on PC. As part of the ongoing celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Company of Heroes, this will be the most significant update to Company of Heroes 3 since its launch.
Designed to enhance nearly every aspect of the game, the 3.0 Update introduces extensive visual and environmental upgrades, major audio improvements, smarter AI, gameplay and balance refinements, new and refreshed maps, campaign enhancements, and new content for Final Stand. Together, these changes elevate the battlefield experience for both new and returning players while reinforcing Relic’s ongoing commitment to Company of Heroes 3.
Visual & Environmental Enhancements
The 3.0 Update introduces extensive visual and environmental upgrades, including new snow and rain weather effects, enhanced fog and atmospheric effects, improved soldier lighting, dynamic terrain wetness, updated animation systems, new and expanded environmental art sets, and new industrial, winter, and autumn-themed battlefields. Together, these improvements bring greater immersion, variety, and battlefield atmosphere to every match.
Audio Improvements
Battlefields will sound better than ever with new and improved weapon firing sounds, enhanced impact and explosion effects, and upgraded vehicle destruction audio. Players will also be able to enjoy an expanded music selection featuring classic tracks from both Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes 2, bringing iconic music from across the franchise into Company of Heroes 3.
Gameplay, AI & Balance Improvements
The 3.0 Update introduces important gameplay refinements designed to improve the moment-to-moment experience. AI has been upgraded through improvements to late-game performance and a new Combat Rating calculation that enables smarter battlefield decision-making and retreat behavior. Additional balance changes build upon previous updates to encourage more diverse strategic playstyles while continuing efforts to address dominant strategies.
Campaign Improvements
The 3.0 Update delivers improvements across the Company of Heroes 3 campaign experience. Addressing progression-blocking issues, implementing extensive bug fixes, and introducing a host of gameplay and presentation improvements. The Italian Dynamic Campaign Map has had a visuals update to match the quality of the 3.0 visual effort, while improvements to map clarity and readability make commanding your forces and navigating the campaign more intuitive than ever.
Combine this with an ongoing refinement to in mission gameplay and visuals, and overall mission flow, these campaign updates provide a stronger and more polished single-player experience for both new and returning players:
New & Refreshed Maps
The 3.0 Update expands Company of Heroes 3’s multiplayer offerings with a collection of brand-new battlefields alongside refreshed community favorites. In addition to the new maps, every multiplayer map in Company of Heroes 3 has received improvements as part of the 3.0 Update, including visual, environmental, lighting, weather, atmosphere, and gameplay refinements designed to improve immersion, readability, and variety across the entire multiplayer experience. The maps highlighted below received the most significant additions and refresh work.
New Maps
- Ancona Railyard (1v1)
- Vire River Valley (2v2)
- Foggia Winter (3v3)
- Turin Steelworks (4v4)
- Radarstation Mammut (4v4)
Refreshed Maps
- Langres (1v1)
- Mignano Summit Winter (3v3)
- Rapido River Crossing (4v4)
New Cosmetics
To complement the addition of new seasonal environments, four new premium cosmetic sets will be available with the release of the 3.0 Update:
- Climb to Glory (US Forces)
- Edelweiss (Wehrmacht)
- Bloody Baltic (British Forces)
- Cold Snap (Deutsches Afrikakorps)
Key Features
- The biggest update to Company of Heroes 3 since launch
- New snow and rain weather effects
- New and improved atmospheric fog, smoke, lighting, and environmental effects
- New industrial, winter, and autumn environments
- Dynamic terrain wetness system
- Animation, texture, and visual effects improvements
- New and enhanced weapon, vehicle, impact, and explosion audio
- Expanded music selection featuring classic tracks from Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes 2
- Smarter AI with improved late-game performance and retreat behavior
- Gameplay and balance updates designed to encourage strategic variety
- Campaign enhancement pass featuring progression fixes, visual upgrades, readability improvements, and quality-of-life updates
- Five brand-new multiplayer maps
- New and refreshed multiplayer maps, campaign and skirmish maps, and Final Stand maps.
- Four new premium cosmetic sets
- Expanded Final Stand experience featuring a new 3-player mode, new battleground plus visual update to existing battleground, abilities, enemy units, and passive technologies
Final Stand Update
Owners of Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand will receive a substantial content update on November 5. The update introduces an all-new 3-player mode, a new battleground called Dam, additional player and enemy units, 14 additional abilities, 35 additional passive technologies, and balance updates designed to further expand your strategic options.
Dam introduces a unique weather-driven gameplay mechanic where storms reduce visibility and unit range, while clear skies provide increased range, creating dynamic battlefield conditions that can dramatically alter the flow of combat.
Celebrating 20 Years of Company of Heroes
The 3.0 Update arrives during the 20th anniversary of Company of Heroes, as Relic celebrates two decades of genre-defining real-time strategy games. Alongside upcoming initiatives, including the recently announced Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, players can expect continued support, updates, and new content across the franchise.
