ABOUT THIS GAME
Powered by the Essence Engine 3.0, the Company of Heroes 2series feature some unique mechanics rewarding thoughtful players. From theTrueSight™ system that emulates the units’ line of sight to the cover-systemthat encourages clever unit placement – not to mention the combined armsapproach and the hard and soft counters gameplay that will make you think twicebefore trying to destroy a tank with a simple squad of riflemen – each gamepresents players with an uninterrupted stream of meaningful tactical choicesthat can turn the tide of war.
PICK YOUR FIGHT
NB: multiplayer standalones allow you to play onany map against anyone owning any COH2 product.
The Companyof Heroes 2 base game gives you access to two multiplayer armies fromthe Eastern Front: the Red Army (SOV) and the Wehrmacht Ostheer (GER). It alsocomes with a gritty single-player campaign that will give you a chance tofamiliarize yourself with the series core tenets. Step into the boots of aSoviet commander of the Red Army, entrenched in brutal frontline warfare tofree Mother Russia from the Enemy invaders! Adjust your tactics to take intoaccount the brutal weather conditions and wield the might of the Soviet Empireas you smash your way to Berlin.
Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies adds twonew factions from the Western Front to the roster of playable multiplayerarmies: the Oberkommando West (OKW) and the US Forces (USF). While the formerputs you in charge of an aggressive and powerful army with very specialized andelite units – yet in very limited numbers – the latter introduces anexpeditionary corps that allows for a variety of approaches and very powerfulcombined arms tactics, but which inevitably falls a bit short in the heavyarmor department.
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault offers acompelling single-player campaign for the USF faction revolving around theBattle of the Bulge. Engage in a dynamic non-linear campaign across theArdennes landscape consisting of 18 scenarios, choose between three iconiccompanies, customize their abilities and bear the consequences of your actionsas overall company health persists between missions.
Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is the latestentry in the series and features this iconic Allied army from WWII (UKF).Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance theconstant trade-off between mobility and defense. Surprise your opponents withyour development choices and an open end game configuration. Enjoy an army withcharacter and distinctive units &abilities, from the Churchill Crocodileflamethrower tank to the RAF glider.
KEY FEATURES
AWARD WINNING FRANCHISE
Sequel to the highest rated strategy game of all time returns with aninnovative warfare experience that will redefine the Strategy genre once more
ESSENCE ENGINE 3.0
Cutting-edge technology that increases the graphical quality and accuracy ofdeadly combat with the unprecedented TrueSight™ system, the ultrarealisticColdTech™ dynamic weather that changes strategic warfare forever and improvedenvironmental destruction
TACTICAL WARFARE
Develop and utilize your new Commander Abilities and experience the up-closemoment-to-moment brutality of frontline warfare through new Dynamic BattleTactics
INTENSE ONLINE COMBAT
Featuring the great competitive and co-operative multiplayer that fans havegrown to expect from this high-quality and critically acclaimed franchise
Require Steam account.
Hard Cover Digital Card (No CD included)