Fans of tactical games watch out: a big premiere ahead! Company of Heroes 3 is about to premiere, so we’ve decided to take a moment to gather the most important news about this upcoming RTS game from Relic Entertainment. Are you a fan of military games? This article is for you!
New historical setting
Company of Heroes 3 is a real-time strategy game developed by Relic Entertainment and published by Sega. It is the third installment in the Company of Heroes series, following Company of Heroes and its expansions, Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor.
Company of Heroes 3 is set on the North African and Italian battlefields of World War II. With attention to historical detail, Company of Heroes 3 promises to be an exciting addition to the long-running series. Therefore, if you are keen on both military and historical games, Company of Heroes 3 should be interesting for you. Players have access to four factions that boast different units, difficulty, characteristics, and fighting styles.

- North African Operation: campaign mode that involves battles of the Theatre, El-Alamein, Tobruk, and more,
- Italian Dynamic Campaign: featuring a more sandbox experience that lets players lead a war effort on a large scale.
- Multiplayer: from 1v1 to 4v4 PvP battles.
- Co-op vs AI: play with your friends in strategic battles against the AI.
Gameplay
Company of Heroes 3 is a real-time strategy game set during World War II, with players taking on the roles of commanders leading their forces. The game follows up on the same tactical gameplay style focused on strategic decisions – such as unit positioning, resource management, and base building – that defines the series. Players will be able to customize their armies with different classes of infantry, vehicles, and equipment that they can acquire over the course of the campaign.

The game also introduces various improvements, such as enhanced graphics, improved AI for more challenging battles; several new units unique to each faction; and more intense environmental destruction effects. Yes, you can destroy pretty much everything! With the environment reacting to every blow, you’ll see how battlefields change. What’s more, destroying buildings can largely influence the course of battle: flying chunks can damage your troops, so you have to be careful. Players must use terrain advantages, cover, line-of-sight mechanics, and other strategic factors if they wish to master the game.
After all, the environments recreated in the game are diverse and will demand different strategies. For instance, you’ll have to be careful about deploying your units and vehicles on rocky and sandy terrain. Careful reconnaissance is vital!

Games are going to be diverse not only thanks to dynamic mechanics but also because of different skirmishes, missions, random objectives, and quests. You’ll be able to create your own squad, customize its equipment and weapons, and develop an appropriate strategy for each battle. The game will also feature a built-in system that rewards players for their wins. This way, you can improve the strength of your army over time.
The tactical pause system
One of the most important new features is the tactical pause system. This new addition might interest new players, for whom real-time strategies might be quite overwhelming. Battles in Company of Heroes can get pretty complex for players accustomed to turn-based gameplay. The tactical pause system lets you stop the action, plan the strategy, and queue commands. Thus, if you don’t know whether RTS is a genre for you, Company of Heroes 3 might be a good game to start your adventure with this type of gameplay. If you want to see what the game looks like before purchasing, check out the official gameplay trailer.
Company of Heroes 3 release date
When is Company of Heroes 3 coming out? You’ll be able to play the game on February 23, 2023, by purchasing one of two editions: standard or premium. Consoles available are PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Series S, and Windows. Are you waiting for this release? Make sure to check out other Company of Heroes games on GAMIVO, including DLC packs and special editions.