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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 27, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://twitter.com/feralgames/status/633571081765453825 Feral Interactive on Twitter: "Mac & Linux ready their armies: Company of Heroes 2 will arrive Aug 27 on Steam and soon after on MAS. Minisite: http://t.co/VUysnoVnR6"]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 27, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://twitter.com/feralgames/status/633571081765453825 Feral Interactive on Twitter: "Mac & Linux ready their armies: Company of Heroes 2 will arrive Aug 27 on Steam and soon after on MAS. Minisite: http://t.co/VUysnoVnR6"]</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 27, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 27, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|company-of-heroes-2|80}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|company-of-heroes-2|78}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Historical, World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Company of Heroes }} | ||
|steam appid = 231430 | |steam appid = 231430 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 691110,231480,260290,691120,231479,231505,231504,231507,231506,231492,231491,231490,231489,231488,231487,231486,231485,231484,231483,231482,231481,231478,231477,231476,231475,231474,231473,231472,231471,231470,231469,231468,231467,231466,231465,231464,231463,231462,231461,231460,231459,231458,231457,231456,231455,231454,231453 | + | |steam appid side = 260309, 287371, 287370, 317850, 323230, 365820, <!-- minor DLC begins below --> 691110,231480,260290,691120,231479,231505,231504,231507,231506,231492,231491,231490,231489,231488,231487,231486,231485,231484,231483,231482,231481,231478,231477,231476,231475,231474,231473,231472,231471,231470,231469,231468,231467,231466,231465,231464,231463,231462,231461,231460,231459,231458,231457,231456,231455,231454,231453 |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.companyofheroes.com/games/company-of-heroes-2 | ||
+ | |hltb = 1875 | ||
+ | |lutris = company-of-heroes-2 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 61341 | ||
|wikipedia = Company of Heroes 2 | |wikipedia = Company of Heroes 2 | ||
|winehq = 15213 | |winehq = 15213 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{- | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = As was the case with the [[Company of Heroes|first game]], all players have the same files in their installations - purchasing the base game and/or standalone expansions determines which content is available to each player. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Multiplayer is cross-platform between OS X and Linux only.<ref name="multiplayer">[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/580/ A hard-won victory: Company of Heroes 2 upgraded with Mac vs Linux multiplayer | Feral News]</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/231430 Official manual] | {{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/231430 Official manual] | ||
− | {{mm}} [https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/games/companyofheroes2/setting/ | + | {{mm}} [https://community.companyofheroes.com/coh-franchise-home/company-of-heroes-legacy/forums/5-company-of-heroes-2-general Official forum] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://support.sega.com/hc/en-us/categories/200798539-COMPANY-OF-HEROES Official support portal] for game series |
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/games/companyofheroes2/setting/ Port developer minisite] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.coh2.org/ CoH2.org] - home to the competitive multiplayer community, with tips and a replay repository | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/231430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/231430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/companyofheroes2/ | Steam | | | OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/companyofheroes2/ | Steam | | | OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1134-1 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1134-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1134-9|Master Collection}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | company-of-heroes-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|company-of-heroes-2-master-collection|Master Collection}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id973509686 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id973509686 | MacApp | | | OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nx9wh5f0rzd | Microsoft Store | Complete Edition | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 231430 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 231430 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | company-heroes-2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Master Collection''' includes the base game, all standalone expansions, and three mission packs (Case Blue, Southern Fronts, Victory at Stalingrad). Other minor DLC is not included. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = Minor DLC includes cosmetics, alternate commanders and small campaigns. All of these except the campaigns also can be earned in-game via random loot drops (which can not be purchased with real money). | ||
+ | |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 ownership on the player's Steam account, but no further downloads are required. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. The base game includes multiplayer access to the Soviet Union and Ostfront factions, and a singleplayer campaign. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231479/Company_of_Heroes_2__Case_Blue_Mission_Pack/ Case Blue Mission Pack] | | + | {{DLC/row| Ardennes Assault | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign, but no multiplayer access. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West | Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the Oberkomanndo West faction. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Western Front Armies: US Forces | Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the United States faction. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The British Forces | Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the British faction. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231479/Company_of_Heroes_2__Case_Blue_Mission_Pack/ Case Blue Mission Pack] | Small campaign. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/691120/Company_of_Heroes_2__David_Sheldrick_Trust_Charity_Pattern_Pack/ David Sheldrick Trust Charity Pattern Pack] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/691120/Company_of_Heroes_2__David_Sheldrick_Trust_Charity_Pattern_Pack/ David Sheldrick Trust Charity Pattern Pack] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231506/COH_2__Faceplate_Chainlink/ Faceplate: Chainlink] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231506/COH_2__Faceplate_Chainlink/ Faceplate: Chainlink] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231472/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_M_Three_Color_Northwestern_Front/ Soviet Skin: (M) Three Color Northwestern Front] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231472/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_M_Three_Color_Northwestern_Front/ Soviet Skin: (M) Three Color Northwestern Front] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231454/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_M_Winter_Whitewash_Voronezh_Front/ Soviet Skin: (M) Winter Whitewash Voronezh Front] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231454/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_M_Winter_Whitewash_Voronezh_Front/ Soviet Skin: (M) Winter Whitewash Voronezh Front] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231480/Company_of_Heroes_2__Victory_at_Stalingrad_Mission_Pack/ Victory at Stalingrad Mission Pack] | | + | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231480/Company_of_Heroes_2__Victory_at_Stalingrad_Mission_Pack/ Victory at Stalingrad Mission Pack] | Small campaign. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/691110/Company_of_Heroes_2__Whale_and_Dolphin_Conservation_Charity_Pattern_Pack/ Whale and Dolphin Conservation Charity Pattern Pack] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/691110/Company_of_Heroes_2__Whale_and_Dolphin_Conservation_Charity_Pattern_Pack/ Whale and Dolphin Conservation Charity Pattern Pack] | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with -nomovies [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with <code>-nomovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-14|comment=}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\Savegames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\Savegames\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/}} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 954 MB available.<br/>Windows only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anonymous|date=2016-02-02}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Company of Heroes 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Company of Heroes 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/company-heroes-2/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/company-heroes-2/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = '''Low''' ([[FXAA]]), '''Medium''' (FXAA + 2x [[SSAA]]), '''High''' (FXAA + 4x SSAA) | |antialiasing notes = '''Low''' ([[FXAA]]), '''Medium''' (FXAA + 2x [[SSAA]]), '''High''' (FXAA + 4x SSAA) | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Company of Heroes 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Company of Heroes 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Master, Music, Speech, SFX | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Speech, SFX | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translations available [https://www.oyunceviri.net/company-of-heroes-2/ Oyunceviri] or [https://sinnerclownceviri.com/konu/company-of-heroes-2-tuerkce-yama.3123 Sinnerclownceviri] |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = |
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Black screen starting from SEGA intro sound=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use command line parameter set|fix= | ||
+ | If the monitor refresh rate is higher than 144 Hz, go to the Steam launch options and type this in: <code>-refresh 144 -nomovies -window -fullwindow -forceactive</code> | ||
+ | The refresh rate of 144 or lower must be used or the game will fail to start.{{cn|September 2022}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Lock mouse cursor to window=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game with <code>-lockmouse</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2021}}}} | ||
+ | ===Disable replays for a performance boost=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Make the replays folder read-only: {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\playback|folder}}|ref={{cn|date=October 2021}}}} | ||
+ | ===Main menu FPS fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename/move the following files {{file|flag_aef.lua}}, {{file|flag_west_german.lua}}, {{file|flag_german.lua}}, {{file|flag_british.lua}}, {{file|flag_soviet.lua}}|ref={{cn|date=October 2021}}}} | ||
+ | ===Crash fix=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=October 2021}}|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to the {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} | ||
+ | #Edit {{file|RelicCOH2.ini}} with a test editor | ||
+ | #Change line <code>screendevice=DirectX9 rendering device</code> to <code>screendevice=DirectX11 rendering device</code> | ||
+ | #Save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Skip endgame "lootbox" animation=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Ingame press "Enter" and type in chat:<code>/leave</code> or <code>/l</code>}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
|metal support = true | |metal support = true | ||
− | |metal support notes = Since v1.3.<ref> | + | |metal support notes = Since v1.3.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/companyofheroes2/faqs/steam_betas/|title=System requirements for the v1.3 update - Feral Interactive support|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = 5 | |shader model versions = 5 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = hackable |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = false | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |windows exe notes = 64-bit support added in January 2021. Steam versions can use the <code>legacy_32bit</code> beta in the game's properties for continued 32-bit support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.companyofheroes.com/blog/2021/01/18/64-bit-update-now-live|title=Company of Heroes - 64 Bit Update Now Live|date=2021-01-20}}</ref> |
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
− | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | + | |linux 64-bit executable= true |
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Relic BattleServer |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
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|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
− | |recOS = 7 | + | |recOS = 7 |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB |
Latest revision as of 07:18, 26 April 2024
Developers | |
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Relic Entertainment | |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive |
Linux | Feral Interactive |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
OS X, Linux | Feral Interactive |
Engines | |
Essence Engine 3.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | August 27, 2015[1] |
Linux | August 27, 2015[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Europe, Historical, World War II |
Series | Company of Heroes |
Company of Heroes 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and free-roaming camera RTS game in the Company of Heroes series.
As was the case with the first game, all players have the same files in their installations - purchasing the base game and/or standalone expansions determines which content is available to each player.
Multiplayer is cross-platform between OS X and Linux only.[2]
General information
- Official manual
- Official forum
- Official support portal for game series
- Port developer minisite
- CoH2.org - home to the competitive multiplayer community, with tips and a replay repository
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Developer website | ||||
Master Collection | ||||
Humble Store | Master Collection also available. | |||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Complete Edition | |||
Steam | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The Master Collection includes the base game, all standalone expansions, and three mission packs (Case Blue, Southern Fronts, Victory at Stalingrad). Other minor DLC is not included.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | Minor DLC includes cosmetics, alternate commanders and small campaigns. All of these except the campaigns also can be earned in-game via random loot drops (which can not be purchased with real money). |
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 ownership on the player's Steam account, but no further downloads are required. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. The base game includes multiplayer access to the Soviet Union and Ostfront factions, and a singleplayer campaign. |
DLC and expansion packs
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with -nomovies parameter[3]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\Savegames\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Approx. 954 MB available. Windows only.[4] |
|
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Multi-monitor HUD: Position Affects Gameplay[5] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Can also use -window parameter or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use -window -fullwindow parameter. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Low (FXAA), Medium (FXAA + 2x SSAA), High (FXAA + 4x SSAA) | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | If refresh rate is higher than 144hz -refresh 144 must be used or game will fail to start. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | No option. Follows Windows default behavior. | |
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 | Master, Music, Speech, SFX | |
Surround sound | Up to 8.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Only when in fullscreen. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translations available Oyunceviri or Sinnerclownceviri |
Network
- Multiplayer is cross-platform between OS X and Linux only.[2]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Co-op is limited to 2 players. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Company of Heroes 2. |
Issues fixed
Black screen starting from SEGA intro sound
Use command line parameter set |
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If the monitor refresh rate is higher than 144 Hz, go to the Steam launch options and type this in: |
Lock mouse cursor to window
Launch the game with -lockmouse parameter[citation needed]
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Disable replays for a performance boost
Make the replays folder read-only: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\playback [citation needed]
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Delete/rename/move the following files flag_aef.lua , flag_west_german.lua , flag_german.lua , flag_british.lua , flag_soviet.lua [citation needed]
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Crash fix
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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Skip endgame "lootbox" animation
Ingame press "Enter" and type in chat:/leave or /l
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 10, 11 | |
OpenGL | OS X and Linux only. | |
Metal support | Since v1.3.[7] | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | 64-bit support added in January 2021. Steam versions can use the legacy_32bit beta in the game's properties for continued 32-bit support.[6] |
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macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Multiplayer | Relic BattleServer |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 ATI Radeon HD 5850 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.13.5 | 10.14 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.8 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 45 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 600 series AMD Radeon HD 7000 series Intel Iris Pro 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 780M AMD Radeon R9 295X AMD FirePro D700 4 GB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, SteamOS | Ubuntu 18.04 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 640 Intel Iris Pro 5200 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD Radeon RX 470 4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit OS is required.
- Intel GPUs require MESA driver 10.5.2 or later, Nvidia GPUs require Nvidia driver 352.21 or later, AMD GPU's are only officially supported in the latest release.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Feral Interactive on Twitter: "Mac & Linux ready their armies: Company of Heroes 2 will arrive Aug 27 on Steam and soon after on MAS. Minisite: http://t.co/VUysnoVnR6"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A hard-won victory: Company of Heroes 2 upgraded with Mac vs Linux multiplayer | Feral News
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Anonymous on 2016-02-02
- ↑ Company of Heroes 2 | WSGF
- ↑ Company of Heroes - 64 Bit Update Now Live - last accessed on 2021-01-20
- ↑ System requirements for the v1.3 update - Feral Interactive support - last accessed on May 2023