Difference between revisions of "Company of Heroes"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|company-of-heroes|95}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|company-of-heroes|95}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Company of Heroes }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Company of Heroes }} | ||
|steam appid = 4560 | |steam appid = 4560 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 228200,228221 | + | |steam appid side = 228200, 228221, 9340, 228223, 20540, 228222 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|official site= http://www.companyofheroes.com/ | |official site= http://www.companyofheroes.com/ | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{--}} Online multiplayer for non-Steam versions stopped working in December 2013, due to Quazal services being shut down.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/TalesofValor/announcements/detail/1441448375978816667 Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor]</ref> | {{--}} Online multiplayer for non-Steam versions stopped working in December 2013, due to Quazal services being shut down.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/games/TalesofValor/announcements/detail/1441448375978816667 Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor]</ref> | ||
− | {{--}} Steam | + | {{--}} Steam and retail (Legacy Edition) mods are not mutually compatible. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4560/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/4560/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] - Legacy Edition |
− | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/228200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] - New Steam | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/228200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] - New Steam Version |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Requires {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check or persistent internet connection (later versions). This DRM was briefly patched out of the game, with 1.71 (no expansions) being the last version to require neither internet, nor a disk to play | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Requires {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check or persistent internet connection (later versions). This DRM was briefly patched out of the game, with 1.71 (no expansions) being the last version to require neither internet, nor a disk to play. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2308-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2308-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | company-of-heroes | Steam | {{store link|Humble|company-of-heroes-complete-pack|Complete Pack}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | company-of-heroes | Steam | {{store link|Humble|company-of-heroes-complete-pack|Complete Pack}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4560 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 4560 | Steam | Includes both the Legacy Edition and New Steam Version. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id488724898 | MacApp | Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition | | OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Mac App Store | id488724898 | MacApp | Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | ====New Steam Version==== | + | ====New Steam Version vs. Legacy Edition==== |
− | The New Steam Version (included alongside the original THQ release) has all the multiplayer components modified to use Steamworks, as the original multiplayer servers are no longer available. | + | The '''New Steam Version''' (included alongside the original THQ release, now referred to as the '''Legacy Edition''') has all the multiplayer components modified to use Steamworks, as the original multiplayer servers are no longer available. Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor count as DLC and do not require any extra downloads. |
+ | |||
+ | They are purchased together on Steam, as the Legacy Edition was kept to maintain compatibility with classic mods. | ||
====Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition==== | ====Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition==== | ||
− | The OS X release of the game, it includes the | + | The OS X release of the game, it includes the Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions. |
Note that multiplayer is not included. | Note that multiplayer is not included. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion packs are advertised as standalone releases that are mutually compatible online with the base game and each other. In reality, they are the same game with different segments available to the player, but with all files on all players' computers. Full access to all content requires a valid respective serial key (retail versions/Legacy Edition) or ownership on the player's Steam account. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Opposing Fronts | Standalone on Windows. Includes the Panzer Elite and United Kingdom factions, as well as new campaigns. Content added with the 2.100 patch. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Tales of Valor | Standalone on Windows. Includes 3 new campaigns, game modes, and replacement units for existing factions. Content added with the 2.500 patch. | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Patches for the game can be found [http://cohpatch.relic.com/ | + | {{ii}} Patches for the retail version of the game can be found [https://web.archive.org/web/20130317012530/http://cohpatch.relic.com/ the official site's archive] (requires a torrent client), [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/982/7/ Patches-Scrolls] or [https://www.gamefront.com/games/company-of-heroes/category/patches-147 GameFront] (retail only). Most of them are incremental, and need to be run in order. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = Launch the game with the <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | |windowed notes = Launch the game with the <code>-window</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Works using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|usual borderless fullscreen methods]]. Tested using GameCompanion. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = |
Revision as of 15:56, 30 July 2022
Developers | |
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Relic Entertainment | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Essence Engine 1.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 12, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | March 1, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 93 |
IGDB | 95 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Historical, World War II |
Series | Company of Heroes |
Key points
- Online multiplayer for non-Steam versions stopped working in December 2013, due to Quazal services being shut down.[1]
- Steam and retail (Legacy Edition) mods are not mutually compatible.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions - Legacy Edition
- Steam Community Discussions - New Steam Version
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Requires SecuROM 7 DRM disc check or persistent internet connection (later versions). This DRM was briefly patched out of the game, with 1.71 (no expansions) being the last version to require neither internet, nor a disk to play. | |||
Humble Store | Complete Pack also available. | |||
Steam | Includes both the Legacy Edition and New Steam Version. | |||
Mac App Store (unavailable) | Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition |
Version differences
New Steam Version vs. Legacy Edition
The New Steam Version (included alongside the original THQ release, now referred to as the Legacy Edition) has all the multiplayer components modified to use Steamworks, as the original multiplayer servers are no longer available. Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor count as DLC and do not require any extra downloads.
They are purchased together on Steam, as the Legacy Edition was kept to maintain compatibility with classic mods.
Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition
The OS X release of the game, it includes the Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions.
Note that multiplayer is not included.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion packs are advertised as standalone releases that are mutually compatible online with the base game and each other. In reality, they are the same game with different segments available to the player, but with all files on all players' computers. Full access to all content requires a valid respective serial key (retail versions/Legacy Edition) or ownership on the player's Steam account. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Opposing Fronts | Standalone on Windows. Includes the Panzer Elite and United Kingdom factions, as well as new campaigns. Content added with the 2.100 patch. | |
Tales of Valor | Standalone on Windows. Includes 3 new campaigns, game modes, and replacement units for existing factions. Content added with the 2.500 patch. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches for the retail version of the game can be found the official site's archive (requires a torrent client), Patches-Scrolls or GameFront (retail only). Most of them are incremental, and need to be run in order.
Skip intro videos
Instructions[2] |
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Use the |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes\*.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes\*.lua %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes\*.txt |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes Relaunch\*.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes Relaunch\*.lua %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes Relaunch\*.txt |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4560/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes\Savegames\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes Relaunch\Savegames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/4560/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Syncs save games. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | HUD is stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Launch the game with the -window parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Works using usual borderless fullscreen methods. Tested using GameCompanion. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Introduced via patches. Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Launch the game with the -novsync parameter to disable Vsync. |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Game chooses incorrect refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Download Gridkeys | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 8.1[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | New Steam Version & Retail | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Non-Steam version only. | ||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 6112, 30260, 9100 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D (Taken from the Anthology).User created game profile, Delete spDx10.dll in game directory see vorpx forum.Note: Profile should work with Opposing Front and Tales of Valor as well. |
Issues fixed
Stuttering when playing with DX9 or High Shader Quality
- Performance friendly.
Disable Tripple Buffering[citation needed] |
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Launch the game with the |
Game chooses incorrect refresh rate
- The game may not choose the highest refresh rate supported by the screen.
Set refresh rate manually[citation needed] |
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Launch the game with the |
Steam version start-up crash
- The latest Steam version of this game won't start on some systems, crashing back to the desktop immediately.
Use old XThread.dll[4] |
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Crash when loading into a map
- The game will crash when loading into any map. This is possibly caused by SLI/Crossfire cards.
Set the graphics settings to high instead of ultra, or use borderless windowed[citation needed] |
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Second monitor blacking out
- When launching the game on a dual screen setup, the secondary monitor will often be blacked out.
Press Alt+↵ Enter twice. |
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Cinematics and ingame cutscenes run at low fps
Adjust compatibility settings[5] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 10 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1, 4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | DivX Video | |
Multiplayer | Quazal, Steamworks | Steamworks support is only available in the New Steam Version. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP |
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6.5 GB | 9 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 Nvidia GeForce 8600 256 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
- Supported ATI chipsets: Radeon 9500 series, Radeon 9600 series, Radeon 9700 series, Radeon 9800 series, Radeon X300 series, Radeon X550 series, Radeon X600 series, Radeon X700 series, Radeon X800 series, Radeon X1000 series, Radeon X1100 series, Radeon X1300 series, Radeon X1600 series, Radeon X1800 series, Radeon X1900 series, Radeon HD 2400 series, Radeon HD 2600 series, Radeon HD 2900 series
- Supported Nvidia chipsets: GeForce3/Ti series, GeForce4/Ti (excluding the GeForce4MX series), GeForce FX 5700 series, GeForce FX 5800 series, GeForce FX 5900 series, GeForce 6200 series, GeForce 6600 series, GeForce 6800 series, GeForce 7300 series, GeForce 7600 series, GeForce 7800 series, GeForce 7900 series, GeForce 8400 series, GeForce 8500 series, GeForce 8600 series, GeForce 8700 series, GeForce 8800 series
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/4560/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (4560) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.