What's new?
- North African Operation in addition to the Italian Dynamic Campaign. This operation is "linear narrative" campaign and isn't part of the Dynamic Campaign Map: « Command the infamous Deutsches AfrikaKorps, a new highly mobile, mechanized faction in some of the most famous battles of the Theatre, such as Tobruk, El-Alamein, and more. »;
- Operation Husky (invasion of Sicily) will be part of the game (most likely to have junction between North African and Italian front) ;
- Confirmation about the 4th faction at launch: US Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht and Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK);
- Post-launch plans ;
- Release date: 17th November 2022;
- Pre-order open on Steam. 2 versions:
- Company of Heroes 3 Digital Launch Edition with ofc CoH 3 and Devil’s Brigade DLC (4 cosmetics + 1 Profile & Title border);
- Company of Heroes 3 Digital Premium Edition with content above, Expansion #1 [Coming 2023] and other 3 cosmetics;
- Company of Heroes 3 Digital Launch Edition with ofc CoH 3 and Devil’s Brigade DLC (4 cosmetics + 1 Profile & Title border);
- Creator Program:
Credit Relic
How to play?
If you already played previous Pre-Alpha, game is ready to play on your Steam library (~17GB to download; ~23GB on the disk). Otherwise you have to register on the official website then link your Steam account.
Complete procedure describe here: https://www.coh2.org/topic/108965/procedure-how-to-get-coh-3-pre-alpha
The alpha close July 19th at 9AM PT/12PM ET.
Official feedback threads here.
North African operation reveal
What's in the Mission Alpha?
- An early look at one singleplayer mission from the North African Operation.
- Play with an assigned set of units from the Deutsches Afrikakorps through a number of set objectives.
- Full Tactical Pause to play at your own pace.
What’s not in this preview?
- Multiplayer, skirmish, or other modes.
- Other player-controlled factions including the US Forces, Wehrmacht, or British Forces.
- Tactical Map is still in development
- Full tutorial is still in development
For more information Relic published: Mission Alpha: Frequently Asked Questions & Known Issues.