Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition is a modernization of the landmark 2006 real-time strategy game that redefined the genre. The Definitive Edition introduces a range of quality-of-life improvements for both new players and returning veterans. Launching in the Fall of 2026, the Definitive Edition brings one of the highest-rated strategy games of all time into the modern era. Now fully enhanced for today's hardware, Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition stays true to the gritty atmosphere, squad-level tactics, and immersive WWII battlefields that made the original a classic.   

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4691270/Company_of_Heroes__Definitive_Edition/

What is included in the Definitive Edition?  

• Company of Heroes – base game 

• 2 expansions – Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor 

• Over 50 multiplayer and skirmish maps 

What’s new and improved? 

• Upgraded from x32-bit to x64-bit platform 

• Modernized User Interface and controls, including grid key support and fully customizable hotkeys 

• Gameplay improvements such as vehicle reversing and the option to automatically reinforce units 

• Enhanced A.I. delivers a more dynamic and challenging experience, with a new Ruthless difficulty option for the most hardened strategists 

• 4K and widescreen support 

• Faithfully enhanced visuals including improved lighting, shadows, water, and reflections 

• Improved rendering features and increased draw distance bring greater battlefield immersion without compromising the look and feel players remember 

• Full mod compatibility, supporting a 20-year catalogue of community-created content 

The Definitive Edition serves as the centerpiece of a franchise-wide 20th Anniversary celebration and is set to release in Fall 2026. Additional details and pricing will be announced at a later date. Wishlist it today! 

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Q: When is Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition coming out? 

A: We are targeting a release later this year in 2026. 

Q: How much will Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition cost? 

A: We don’t have a final price just yet but will announce this closer to the release date.  

Q: What languages will Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition support? 

A: We’ll have more news on all the language options for Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition closer to its release date. 

Q: Is the minimum recommended specification on the Steam Store page accurate?  A: This is a conservative preliminary minimum specification. Further optimization during development will bring this down before launch. 

Q: Will you be adding any new content or post-launch DLC? 

A: No. Our focus is on delivering the ultimate Company of Heroes experience when we launch the Definitive Edition later this year. We’ll keep an eye out for any critical issues or bugs that need to be addressed after launch, but our primary goal is to optimize Company of Heroes for modern hardware.  

Q: Does this mean that we’ll also get a new version of Company of Heroes 2 or any other Relic Entertainment games?  A: We can only talk about games that we have announced. Right now, we’re focused on supporting the Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition and our other recently released games such as Company of Heroes 3. 

Q: When will you share more information about the updates and improvements to the game? 

A: Over the coming months we will have more to share from the development team in blogs, videos, and livestreams. Join the official Relic Entertainment Discord[discord.gg] server to stay up to date on the latest. 

Today’s Hot Fix addresses several gameplay issues. Thank you to everyone who has submitted feedback; you can continue reporting any additional issues by visiting the Relic Help Portal[help.relic.com] and submitting a new request.  

• Fixed an issue where the Flakvierling Halftrack was able to suppress units while moving 

• Fixed an issue where the Battlefield Espionage Battlegroup applied additional offensive bonuses to certain units that were camouflaged 

• Fixed an issue where the 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen got the 251 Medium Carrier's veterancy bonuses for planting Riegel mines at Veterancy 3 

• A.I. will no longer use the Skirmisher Package Rifle Grenades without the Skirmisher Package 

• Fixed an issue where the Sturmtiger was failing to destroy abandoned team weapons and emplacements at the point of impact as intended 

• Fixed an issue where Tungsten Rounds caused the Panzer III N's short 75mm to fire a direct-fire projectile 

• Fixed issue where Elite Forces - Crack Armor weapon swap can cause loss of tungsten core weapon on that vehicle 

We are partially fixing a bug with the SSB Commandos that saw them get more bonuses than intended from camouflage, however, we are keeping their ambush bonuses higher than other ambush troops due to their low durability, high opportunity cost to make them strong, and the Battlegroup lacks a traditional strong late game. 

• Fixed an issue where the SSB Commandos would get a speed boost when attacking from camouflage at Veterancy 3 

• Fixed an issue where the unit got two First-Strike bonus modifiers 

• SSB Commando camouflage First-Strike modifiers increased from 25% damage and 40% accuracy to 40% damage and 75% accuracy (could previously reach +56.3% damage and +96% accuracy) 

The team at Relic is constantly reviewing issues reported by the community and adjusting priorities to address the most frequently occurring issues. Thank you for all your submissions to https://help.relic.com. To see a comprehensive list of the issues we are currently tracking, please refer to the 2.4.0 Update Patch Notes.