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Code red. To every eager foot soldier - SEGA has now stepped forth to officially signal the much-awaited fielding of real-time strategy game Company of Heroes 2, so to those of you who managed to keep their cool in anticipation of the sequel can now fully warm up to the action on offer and have a blast with this title.

 

 

In the world’s darkest hour you are a commander of the Soviet Red Army, entrenched in brutal frontline warfare to free Mother Russia from the Enemy invaders.

 

 

It is 1941 and the beginning of what will become the bloodiest conflict of World War II resulting in more than 14 million military casualties.

 

 

Witness the struggles of the Red Army from near defeat through their incredible triumph over Germany in the most challenging and costly theater of the war, the Eastern Front.

 

 

Your military tactics hold the power to tip the very balance of this conflict. Engage in tactical combat that will define you as a military leader and wield the might of the Soviet Empire as you smash your way to Berlin.

 

 

The Motherland is Calling!

 

 

 

Relic Entertainment's Company of Heroes 2 and a veritable boatload of accompanying DLC packs and period faction Skins can now be purchased alone or bundled via the game's Steam page.

 

 

But, in the true spirit of the forces you'll command, it stops not here, as conveyed in the press release:

 

 

 

In addition to the plethora of content available at launch, Relic has committed to an extensive ongoing post-launch support effort offering: balance updates, bug and performance fixes and free multiplayer maps, in addition to premium content, post launch.

 

 

Greg Wilson, Producer of Company of Heroes 2, commented, "We are immensely proud of the game but for us the launch is just the start. Our loyal player base will be rewarded with ongoing updates and content to keep them enjoying Company of Heroes 2 a long time after the game ships."

 

 

 

May it indeed be so and not one step back!

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CoH 2 will be seeing a free update on November 12th.

 

Named 'Turning Point', it shall comprise:

 

• World Builder

 

This highly requested community feature enables players to design and share their own epic multiplayer maps for Company of Heroes 2

 

• Two New Multiplayer Maps

 

The game's multiplayer roster is being bolstered with two additional multiplayer maps, the industrial 'Rails and Metal and the urban 'Lazur Factory'

 

• Four New Multiplayer Commanders

 

Four new Commanders, two per faction, are being introduced into the game's multiplayer and skirmish modes. One Commander from each faction was designed by members of the Company of Heroes 2 community (...)

 

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More will be disclosed during the week and the new maps are to be demoed live via Relic's Twitch.TV channel tomorrow.

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According to SEGA here's what the now revealed Victory at Stalingrad DLC 'mini-pack' shall soon be bringing to the Theatre of War mode:

 

Co-Op Scenario: Kalach Pincer

 

70 kilometers west of Stalingrad, Soviet forces must move rapidly to secure key locations and resources about the town of Kalach before mounting the final attack on the vital bridge across the River Don.

 

Solo Challenge: Tatsinskaya Raid

 

The Red Army's 24th Tank Corps is headed deep into enemy territory to take the German airfield at Tatsinskaya and destroy the aircraft that keeps trapped German forces supplied in Stalingrad.

 

Solo Challenge: Bridge Defense

 

Forced to wait for air units to be ready, the Red Army has had to delay Operation Uranus at the last minute. Irregular and Partisan forces have already moved to secure a key bridge across the Don River and must now hold out against determined German attacks.

 

AI Battle: Winter Storm

 

The Wehrmacht has launched Operation Winter Storm in an attempt to relieve their Sixth Army in Stalingrad. Soviet forces must block this attack to prevent the fascists from escaping the city.

 

AI Battle: Stalingrad Resistance

 

The Soviets defend the blown out Stalingrad inch by inch, all the while looking to the skies as the German Luftwaffe drops bombs on any target they can find.

 

AI Battle: Stalingrad Encirclement

 

Months of bloody close-quarter fighting have led to a decisive turning point for control of Stalingrad. Most of the German 6th Army has been left cut off and surrounded in the city. The Red Army must repulse a breakout attempt by the exhausted German forces.

 

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The Victory at Stalingrad DLC will be made available for pre-purchase via Steam today at a discounted price, aiming for an official release on the 12th of November.

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For a limited time only, two Company of Heroes 2 DLC packs can now be freely downloaded:

 

Soviet Commander: Advanced Warfare Tactics. He will help you gain vital intelligence and exploit enemy movements with PPSH equipped conscripts and the most powerful incarnation of the vaunted T-34 tank armed with a hard hitting 85mm cannon.

 

German Commander: Close Air Support Doctrine will help you gain tactical air supremacy over your foes by providing close Air Support and cover for frontline engagements by utilizing the powerful weapons of the versatile JU-87 and its destructive power.

 

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For further information check out SEGA's announcement here.

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Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault; an all new standalone single-player expansion (...)

 

(...) inspired by the conflict that Winston Churchill once described as "undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war" – the Battle of the Bulge. The new campaign content will see players take control of the US Forces in this pivotal World War II battle in the densely forested, strategically critical Ardennes region of Western Europe. They will face huge tactical and navigational challenges as they strive to repel a surprise attack from the relentless German Oberkommando West forces in 18 brand new, single-player scenarios.

 

Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault will feature three entirely new Companies to choose from within the US Forces, each with their own unique Officers and play-style. Players will see their decisions and actions reflected across the Ardennes landscape in this dynamic new single-player campaign. Player choices are crucial as every decision will not only impact the story but also their Company with upgrades and Veterancy carrying over from mission to mission. With limited soldiers under your command, you must manage their lives and well-being effectively or risk losing that Company for good. Will you lead your Company valiantly and emerge as heroes?

 

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As per the official announcement here, the game is to be released come November 18th.

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Observer Mode and Mod Tools are to be made available in an update to Company of Heroes 2 today.

 

Here's word:

 

Observer Mode allows players to sync up and watch live multiplayer matches as they unfold. The feature will let them view games from a variety of different angles, at different speeds and player perspectives and grants access to live data that was previously inaccessible. It provides viewers the opportunity to analyze strategies and learn from the best players in the world. Players can also broadcast their feed through our integrated Twitch interface and showcase their skills to a broader audience.

 

Mod Tools are an eagerly awaited addition to Company of Heroes 2's roster of community centric features and will equip the modding community with even more opportunities to create their own custom content. Allowing players to modify existing content to refine the game experience and giving them options to establish their own win conditions and game rules will ultimately create even more and diverse content available for everyone to enjoy.

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