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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Company of Heroes 2.jpg
 
|cover        = Company of Heroes 2.jpg
|developers  =
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|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Relic Entertainment}}
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Feral Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|OS X}}
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Feral Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Feral Interactive|Linux}}
|publishers  =
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|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X, Linux}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X, Linux}}
 
|engines      =
 
|engines      =
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Essence Engine 3.0}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Essence Engine|name=Essence Engine 3.0}}
|release dates=
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|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 25, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 25, 2013}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2015|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/460/ Three new games confirmed for Linux and Mac | Feral News]</ref>}}
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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|Linux|2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 27, 2015|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|company-of-heroes-2|80}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|company-of-heroes-2|78}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RTS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Europe, Historical, World War II }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Company of Heroes }}
 
|steam appid  = 231430
 
|steam appid  = 231430
|gogcom page  =
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|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
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|gogcom id    =
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|gogcom id side =
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|official site= http://www.companyofheroes.com/games/company-of-heroes-2
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|hltb        = 1875
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|lutris      = company-of-heroes-2
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|strategywiki =
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|mobygames    = 61341
 
|wikipedia    = Company of Heroes 2
 
|wikipedia    = Company of Heroes 2
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|winehq      = 15213
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Company of Heroes}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Reports of frequent crashing.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/231430/discussions/0/864971660937109913/ How do I fix the game crash? :: Company of Heroes 2 General Discussions]</ref>
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|introduction      =
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|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.
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|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>
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://community.companyofheroes.com/forums/coh-2-bug-squashing Official forum - CoH 2 Bug Squashing] - technical support
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{{mm}} [https://store.steampowered.com/manual/231430 Official manual]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/231430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]  
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{{mm}} [https://community.companyofheroes.com/coh-franchise-home/company-of-heroes-legacy/forums/5-company-of-heroes-2-general Official forum]
{{mm}} [http://forums.relicnews.com/forumdisplay.php?314-Company-of-Heroes-2 RelicNews Forum]
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{{mm}} [https://support.sega.com/hc/en-us/categories/200798539-COMPANY-OF-HEROES Official support portal] for game series
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{{mm}} [https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/games/companyofheroes2/setting/ Port developer minisite]
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{{mm}} [https://www.coh2.org/ CoH2.org] - home to the competitive multiplayer community, with tips and a replay repository
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/231430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| publisher | http://download-store.sega.com/shop/company-of-heroes-2 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| retail | | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-COOH2 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/companyofheroes2/ | Steam | |  | OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | company-heroes-2 | Steam |}}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1134-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1134-9|Master Collection}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 231430 | Steam | }}
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{{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 }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id973509686 | MacApp |  |  | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9nx9wh5f0rzd | Microsoft Store | Complete Edition |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 231430 | Steam | |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | company-heroes-2 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
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}}
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===Version differences===
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{{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.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|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).
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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 ownership on the player's Steam account, but no further downloads are required.
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|freeware              =
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|free-to-play          =
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|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.
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|sponsored              =
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|subscription          =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Southern Fronts Mission Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Ardennes Assault | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign, but no multiplayer access. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Victory at Stalingrad Mission Pack |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West | Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the Oberkomanndo West faction. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Case Blue Mission Pack | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Western Front Armies: US Forces | Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the United States faction. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Ardennes Assault: Fox Company Rangers |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| The British Forces | Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the British faction. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{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 }}
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{{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/231507/COH_2__Faceplate_Engraved/ Faceplate: Engraved] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231504/COH_2__Faceplate_Studded/ Faceplate: Studded] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231505/COH_2__Faceplate_Twisted_Gold/ Faceplate: Twisted Gold] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231459/CoH_2__German_Commander_Fortified_Armor_Doctrine/ German Commander: Fortified Armor Doctrine] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231464/CoH_2__German_Commander_Joint_Operations_Doctrine/ German Commander: Joint Operations Doctrine] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231465/CoH_2__German_Commander_Lightning_War_Doctrine/ German Commander: Lightning War Doctrine] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231466/CoH_2__German_Commander_Spearhead_Doctrine/ German Commander: Spearhead Doctrine] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231455/CoH_2__German_Commander_Storm_Doctrine/ German Commander: Storm Doctrine] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231475/COH_2__German_Skin_H_Field_Applied_Whitewash_Pattern/ German Skin: (H) Field Applied Whitewash Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231485/COH_2__German_Skin_H_Four_Color_Disruptive_Pattern/ German Skin: (H) Four Color Disruptive Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231474/COH_2__German_Skin_H_Late_War_Factory_Pattern/ German Skin: (H) Late War Factory Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231453/COH_2__German_Skin_H_Three_Color_Ambush_Pattern/ German Skin: (H) Three Color Ambush Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231476/COH_2__German_Skin_H_Three_Color_Disruptive_Pattern/ German Skin: (H) Three Color Disruptive Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231478/COH_2__German_Skin_H_Winter_Ambush_Pattern/ German Skin: (H) Winter Ambush Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231477/COH_2__German_Skin_L_Four_Color_Disruptive_Pattern/ German Skin: (L) Four Color Disruptive Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231457/COH_2__German_Skin_L_Late_War_Factory_Pattern/ German Skin: (L) Late War Factory Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231483/COH_2__German_Skin_L_Three_Color_Ambush_Pattern/ German Skin: (L) Three Color Ambush Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231486/COH_2__German_Skin_L_Winter_Ambush_Pattern/ German Skin: (L) Winter Ambush Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231484/COH_2__German_Skin_M_Four_Color_Disruptive_Pattern/ German Skin: (M) Four Color Disruptive Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231458/COH_2__German_Skin_M_Late_War_Factory_Pattern/ German Skin: (M) Late War Factory Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231492/COH_2__German_Skin_M_Three_Color_Ambush_Pattern/ German Skin: (M) Three Color Ambush Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231487/COH_2__German_Skin_M_Winter_Ambush_Pattern/ German Skin: (M) Winter Ambush Pattern] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/260290/Company_of_Heroes_2__Southern_Fronts_Mission_Pack/ Southern Fronts Mission Pack] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231462/CoH_2__Soviet_Commander_AntiInfantry_Tactics/ Soviet Commander: Anti-Infantry Tactics] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231456/CoH_2__Soviet_Commander_Armored_Assault_Tactics/ Soviet Commander: Armored Assault Tactics] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231460/CoH_2__Soviet_Commander_Conscript_Support_Tactics/ Soviet Commander: Conscript Support Tactics] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231461/COH_2__Soviet_Commander_Mechanized_Support_Tactics/ Soviet Commander: Mechanized Support Tactics] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231463/CoH_2__Soviet_Commander_Terror_Tactics/ Soviet Commander: Terror Tactics] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231482/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_H_Four_Color_Belorussian_Front/ Soviet Skin: (H) Four Color Belorussian Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231469/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_H_Three_Color_Leningrad_Front/ Soviet Skin: (H) Three Color Leningrad Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231491/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_H_Three_Color_Northwestern_Front/ Soviet Skin: (H) Three Color Northwestern Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231471/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_H_Two_Tone_Bryansk_Front/ Soviet Skin: (H) Two Tone Bryansk Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231470/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_H_Winter_Cobblestone_West_Front/ Soviet Skin: (H) Winter Cobblestone West Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231489/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_H_Winter_Whitewash_Voronezh_Front/ Soviet Skin: (H) Winter Whitewash Voronezh Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231481/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_L_Four_Color_Belorussian_Front/ Soviet Skin: (L) Four Color Belorussian Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231467/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_L_Three_Color_Leningrad_Front/ Soviet Skin: (L) Three Color Leningrad Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231490/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_L_Three_Color_Northwestern_Front/ Soviet Skin: (L) Three Color Northwestern Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231488/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_L_Winter_Whitewash_Voronezh_Front/ Soviet Skin: (L) Winter Whitewash Voronezh Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231473/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_M_Four_Color_Belorussian_Front/ Soviet Skin: (M) Four Color Belorussian Front] |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/231468/COH_2__Soviet_Skin_M_Three_Color_Leningrad_Front/ Soviet Skin: (M) Three Color Leningrad 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 }}
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{{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 }}
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{{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 }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{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>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game with -nomovies [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
[[File:Company of Heroes 2 gameoptions.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Game settings]]
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{{Image|Company of Heroes 2 General.png|In-game general settings.}}
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{XDG|true}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\Savegames\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\Savegames\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/feral-interactive/CompanyOfHeroes2/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|gamesave manager      = true
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|origin                   =  
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 954 MB available.<br/>Windows only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anonymous|date=2016-02-02}}</ref>
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                = true
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
[[File:Company of Heroes 2 graphics settings.png|290px|right|thumb|Graphics settings can only be changed outside of a level.]]
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{{Image|Company of Heroes 2 Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/company-heroes-2/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/company-heroes-2/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
|multimonitor notes        = Multi-monitor HUD: Position Affects Gameplay<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/company-heroes-2/en Company of Heroes 2 | WSGF]</ref>
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|multimonitor notes        = Multi-monitor HUD: Position Affects Gameplay<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/company-heroes-2/en Company of Heroes 2 | WSGF]</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|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                =  
|high frame rate            = true
+
|60 fps                    = true
|high frame rate notes     =  
+
|60 fps notes              =
 +
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              = If refresh rate is higher than 144hz <code>-refresh 144</code> must be used or game will fail to start.
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                 =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = true
+
|acceleration option      = false
|acceleration option notes = Follow default Windows behavior
+
|acceleration option notes = No option. Follows Windows default behavior.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  = For scroll speed.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
[[File:Company of Heroes 2 audio.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings.]]
+
{{Image|Company of Heroes 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Master, music, speech, effects
+
|separate volume notes    = Master, Music, Speech, SFX
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    = Up to 8.1
 
|surround sound notes    = Up to 8.1
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|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes = Only when in fullscreen.  
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Only when in fullscreen.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 +
|fan      =
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
|fan      =
 
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
  |interface = true
+
  |interface = hackable
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = hackable
|notes    =
+
  |fan      = true
  |fan      = yes
+
  |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]
  |fan notes = A [http://forum.oyunceviri.com/showthread.php?t=2390 Turkish fan translation] is available.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 +
{{--}} Multiplayer is cross-platform between OS X and Linux only.<ref name="multiplayer"/>
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 +
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 +
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
+
|online play players  = 8
|online play notes   =  
+
|online play modes   = Co-op, Versus
|local co-op         =
+
|online play notes    = Co-op is limited to 2 players.
|local co-op players  =
 
|local co-op notes    =  
 
|lan co-op            = false
 
|lan co-op players   =
 
|lan co-op notes      =
 
|online co-op        = true
 
|online co-op players =
 
|online co-op notes  =
 
|hot-seat            =
 
|hot-seat players    =
 
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
}}{{Network/Connections
|matchmaking        =  
+
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          =  
+
|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
+
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/company-of-heroes-2.html Helix Mod: Company of Heroes 2].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|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==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 10, 11
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        = true
 +
|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          = true
 +
|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 notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 5
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = hackable
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|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 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = Havok
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Miles Sound System
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        = Scaleform
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = Relic BattleServer
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = Vista
 
|minOS    = Vista
|minCPU  = 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
 
|minHD    = 30 GB
|minGPU  = GeForce 8800GT
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT
|minGPU2  = Radeon HD 2900XT
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minDX    = 10
 
|minDX    = 10
  
 
|recOS    = 7
 
|recOS    = 7
|recCPU  = 3 GHz Intel i5 quad core or better
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
|recGPU  = GeForce 480
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 470
|recGPU2  = Radeon HD 5850
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5850
|recVRAM  = 2 GB  
+
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recDX    = 11
 
|recDX    = 11
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
 +
|minOS    = 10.13.5
 +
|minCPU  = Intel 1.8 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 +
|minHD    = 45 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 600 series
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7000 series
 +
|minGPU3  = Intel Iris Pro
 +
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
 +
|recOS    = 10.14
 +
|recCPU  = Intel 2.4 GHz
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 780M
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 295X<br/>AMD FirePro D700
 +
|recVRAM  = 4 GB
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
 +
|minOS    = Ubuntu 14.04, SteamOS
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 35 GB
 +
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 640
 +
|minGPU2  = Intel Iris Pro 5200
 +
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
 +
 +
|recOS    = Ubuntu 18.04
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
 +
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 470
 +
|recVRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit OS is required.<br/>{{ii}} 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}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 07:18, 26 April 2024

Company of Heroes 2
Company of Heroes 2 cover
Developers
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 on HowLongToBeat
Company of Heroes 2 on IGDB
Company of Heroes 2 on MobyGames
Company of Heroes 2 on Wikipedia
Company of Heroes
Company of Heroes 2006
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts 2007
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor 2009
Company of Heroes 2 2013
Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies 2014
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault 2014
Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces 2015
Armor of Heroes 2020
Company of Heroes 3 2023

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
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Developer website
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macOS (OS X)
Linux
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Master Collection
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
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Master Collection also available.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Complete Edition
Windows
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

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

Name Notes
Ardennes Assault Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign, but no multiplayer access.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the Oberkomanndo West faction.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Western Front Armies: US Forces Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the United States faction.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
The British Forces Standalone; includes multiplayer access to the British faction.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Case Blue Mission Pack Small campaign.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
David Sheldrick Trust Charity Pattern Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Faceplate: Chainlink
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Faceplate: Engraved
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Faceplate: Studded
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Faceplate: Twisted Gold
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Commander: Fortified Armor Doctrine
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Commander: Joint Operations Doctrine
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Commander: Lightning War Doctrine
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Commander: Spearhead Doctrine
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Commander: Storm Doctrine
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (H) Field Applied Whitewash Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (H) Four Color Disruptive Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (H) Late War Factory Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (H) Three Color Ambush Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (H) Three Color Disruptive Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (H) Winter Ambush Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (L) Four Color Disruptive Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (L) Late War Factory Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (L) Three Color Ambush Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (L) Winter Ambush Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (M) Four Color Disruptive Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (M) Late War Factory Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (M) Three Color Ambush Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
German Skin: (M) Winter Ambush Pattern
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Southern Fronts Mission Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Commander: Anti-Infantry Tactics
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Commander: Armored Assault Tactics
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Commander: Conscript Support Tactics
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Commander: Mechanized Support Tactics
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Commander: Terror Tactics
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (H) Four Color Belorussian Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (H) Three Color Leningrad Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (H) Three Color Northwestern Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (H) Two Tone Bryansk Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (H) Winter Cobblestone West Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (H) Winter Whitewash Voronezh Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (L) Four Color Belorussian Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (L) Three Color Leningrad Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (L) Three Color Northwestern Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (L) Winter Whitewash Voronezh Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (M) Four Color Belorussian Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (M) Three Color Leningrad Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (M) Three Color Northwestern Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Soviet Skin: (M) Winter Whitewash Voronezh Front
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Victory at Stalingrad Mission Pack Small campaign.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Charity Pattern Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Launch the game with -nomovies parameter[3]

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

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

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

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.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use -window -fullwindow parameter.
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.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
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
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
LAN play
Online play
8 Co-op, Versus
Co-op is limited to 2 players.

Connection types

VR support

Issues fixed

Black screen starting from SEGA intro sound

Use command line parameter set

If the monitor refresh rate is higher than 144 Hz, go to the Steam launch options and type this in: -refresh 144 -nomovies -window -fullwindow -forceactive The refresh rate of 144 or lower must be used or the game will fail to start.[citation needed]

Lock mouse cursor to window

Launch the game with -lockmouse parameter[citation needed]

Disable replays for a performance boost

Make the replays folder read-only: %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Company of Heroes 2\playback[citation needed]

Main menu FPS fix

Delete/rename/move the following files flag_aef.lua, flag_west_german.lua, flag_german.lua, flag_british.lua, flag_soviet.lua[citation needed]

Crash fix

Edit configuration file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the <path-to-game>
  2. Edit RelicCOH2.ini with a test editor
  3. Change line screendevice=DirectX9 rendering device to screendevice=DirectX11 rendering device
  4. Save the changes.

Skip endgame "lootbox" animation

Ingame press "Enter" and type in chat:/leave or /l

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
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
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]
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok
Audio Miles Sound System
Interface Scaleform
Multiplayer Relic BattleServer

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 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
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.13.5
Processor (CPU) Intel 1.8 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
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04, SteamOS
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 640
Intel Iris Pro 5200
1 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