Relic Entertainment Unveils Exciting New DLC for Company of Heroes 3
Vancouver-based Relic Entertainment, now a fully independent studio specializing in real-time strategy games, has announced upcoming downloadable content (DLC) along with a significant update for its acclaimed title, Company of Heroes 3.
A Renewed Commitment to Players
The game developer, which separated from Sega in 2024 and underwent a restructuring process, emphasizes its dedication to continuous updates and community engagement. Their latest expansion is titled Fire & Steel.
Future Content Releases on the Horizon
Justin Dowdeswell, the CEO of Relic Entertainment, shared insights during an interview with GamesBeat. He mentioned that players can expect multiple new content releases throughout the year for Company of Heroes 3—originally launched in 2023—not merely limited to bug fixes or balance adjustments. The plan encompasses fresh features and significant additions designed to enhance gameplay.
A Tactical Journey Through WWII
The release satisfied a decade-long wait since Company of Heroes 2 focused on the Eastern Front. In this installment, gamers take command as Allied forces battling through North Africa and Italy during World War II.
The gameplay uniquely combines turn-based strategic planning on an overarching map with tactical real-time battles where positioning and resource management are crucial for success. Effective micromanagement becomes key as players send units into engagements requiring thoughtful deployment of firepower at critical moments.
An Established Legacy with Innovation
Founded in 1997, Relic has developed numerous critically-acclaimed titles such as the original Company of Heroes (2006), its sequel released in 2013, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War series, as well as Homeworld. This legacy positions them strongly within the gaming community.
Introducing Battlegroups: A New Layer to Strategy
The upcoming DLC allows players to form battlegroups that can be utilized not only in single-player skirmishes against AI but also within multiplayer realms. A battlegroup enhances your force through specially selected powerful units and abilities tailored for varied tactical approaches—a progression from previous installments’ commander systems.
Diverse Battlegroup Options Await Gamers
This innovative addition stands out among post-launch offerings; each class introduces super-heavy tanks requested by fans—namely classic units like the M26 Pershing, Churchill Crocodile, King Tiger, and Elefant Tank Destroyer—back by popular demand from the community.
- US Forces – Heavy Weapons Battlegroup: Dominates terrain control using advanced team weapons before unleashing heavy armor on enemies.
- Wehrmacht – Terror Battlegroup: Dismantles enemy morale through air assaults while employing superior infantry tactics paired with formidable weaponry that decimates opposition remnants.
- British Forces – Canadian Shock Battlegroup: Gains rapid battlefield advantages by capturing territory coupled with devastating incendiary munitions aimed at driving back adversaries challenging progress.”
- Afrikakorps – Panzerjäger Command Battlegroup: Fortifies defensive standings while utilizing powerful anti-tank arms to strike crippling blows against enemy advances.’
A Launch Date You Can Mark!
The Fire & Steel DLC is set for release towards late February 2025 at a price point of $25. Users are encouraged to follow Relic’s social media channels closely throughout this month для further updates regarding each battlegroup’s unique attributes—all partaking insight into upcoming strategies will surely amplify anticipation amongst existing fans!
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