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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 77%
- Released
- February 23, 2023
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Relic Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Engine
- Essence Engine 5.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Company of Heroes
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Relic's Company of Heroes 3 is a real-time strategy game set during World War 2, with the title focusing specifically on the Allied Forces' North African and Italian campaigns. A sequel to 2013's Company of Heroes 2, the 2023 game brings a couple of new modes and ideas to the beloved franchise. Initially launching on PC, Company of Heroes 3 is also expected to drop on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at a later date.
The legendary strategy franchise is back! Company of Heroes 3 is the ultimate package of action, tactics and strategy. Take charge in the heat of real-time battle, then command as a General guiding the overall campaign where every decision matters.
Overwhelm your opponents with four unique factions and all-new international Battlegroups. Command ground, air and naval forces and build supply lines to crush enemy advances on the new Dynamic Campaign Map - no two playthroughs are ever alike! Play at your own pace across campaign and skirmish modes before diving into blistering multiplayer action. Discover the untold stories of a stunning Mediterranean theatre featuring next-generation destructible environments, all powered by Relic's proprietary Essence Engine.
- Genre(s)
- Real-Time Strategy
Fans of strategic battles, and collectors, will be thrilled to know that Amazon is offering a notable discount on the Premium Edition of Company of Heroes 3 for PC. Originally priced at $89.99, the game is now listed at $54.99, marking a remarkable 39% price drop. This deal provides potential buyers an opportunity to save $35 while attaining the Premium version of the game.
Relic Entertainment is the developer behind the Company of Heroes 3. The company was founded as early as May 1997, 26 years ago. In over two decades of game development, Relic has become one of the most prominent developers of strategy games. The company's portfolio of games includes massively successful real-time strategy titles such as Homeworld, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, and the Company of Heroes series.
Company of Heroes 3 offers an intricate gameplay experience set in World War II. Players become part of the Allied Forces invading Italy and the Axis forces in the North African campaign. The game introduces new features, including a Tactical Pause system, which lets players pause the action and line up their next moves. There's also an improved destruction system, which adds another layer of realism, with buildings crumbling down brick by brick. Furthermore, the addition of Italian Partisans in Company of Heroes 3 allows allied non-player characters to assist during battles or on the map.
The game features a dynamic storyline in the theater of war, which can take turns depending on the player's actions. These actions can also result in distinct endings. The Premium Edition comes with the standard game and a premium big box, metal case, double-sided map, Devil's Brigade embroidered patch, a premium pocket compass, premium service medal, collector's book, and two DLC packs. Currently, the Premium Edition of Company of Heroes 3 for PC is available for $54.99.
Company of Heroes 3 is out now for PC and releases on May 30, 2023, for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.