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Relic Entertainment · Relic Entertainment·$59.99
May 21, 2026 · 3mo ago

Hot Fix 2.4.1

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Hot Fix 2.4.1 focuses on AI targeting fixes, balance adjustments for the Deutsches Afrikakorps, and several bug fixes for US, British, and Wehrmacht forces.

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Buffs4

  • Free French BattlegroupOld Guard:Fixed a bug where Old Guard incorrectly increased damage taken on retreat instead of reducing it.increaseddecreased
  • Canadian ShockOffensive Resupply:Fixed a bug where Offensive Resupply failed to generate its pulse aura.missingactive
  • Special Service BattlegroupLewes Bombs:Lewes Bombs no longer stick to friendly vehicles, preventing accidental friendly fire.sticks to friendlyignores friendly
  • Deutsches AfrikakorpsCombined Arms:Fixed an issue where Combined Arms attack speed bonuses on team weapons overrode other bonuses like veterancy.overridingstacking

Nerfs7

  • General GameplayWeapon conversions and upgrades no longer grant extra veterancy when experience modifiers are active, preventing unintended rapid leveling.
  • SturmtigerFixed an issue where the Sturmtiger dealt excessive damage to buildings and non-squad entities.over-tunedintended
  • Stuka AceAutocannons:Fixed a bug where the Stuka Ace continued firing autocannons even after being destroyed.fires on deathstops on death
  • Ace SquadronAutocannon:Reduced the AoE radius to prevent massive overlapping damage and make the ability easier to avoid.64 m
  • Skirmisher Package
    • Increased the cost of the upgrade to reduce early-game efficiency.6075 credits
    • Panzergrenadiers with Skirmisher Package can no longer pick up additional weapons.allows additionalexclusive
    • Reinforcement rate for Skirmisher Panzergrenadiers outside the base is now equal to standard Panzergrenadiers.buffedstandard

Bug fixes1

  • Deutsches AfrikakorpsEspionage Battlegroup:Fixed a bug allowing Disruption Operation and Transfer Depots to be picked simultaneously.bothexclusive

Other changes3

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Company of Heroes 3 · May 21, 2026

Patch history

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  1. Hot Fix 2.5.3Aug 7, 2026 · 3w

    Hot Fix 2.5.3 addresses saved perk states, Final Stand visibility, pathing for enemy vehicles, perk behavior on Afrikakorps vehicles, Critical Location usability, AI movement in General Gameplay, and stability/performance crashes with added logging.

    +2
  2. Hot Fix 2.5.2Jul 31, 2026 · 1mo

    Hot Fix 2.5.2 focuses on Final Stand stability, AI behavior improvements, and critical bug fixes for US Forces unit unlocks.

    +61
  3. Final Stand Hot Fix - 2.5.1Jul 30, 2026 · 1mo

    Introduces a new lobby system for Final Stand Co-Op mode and adds missing localizations.

  4. Hot Fix 2.4.2May 27, 2026 · 3mo

    Hot Fix 2.4.2 focuses on bug fixes for unit interactions, AI behavior, and balancing the SSB Commandos' ambush bonuses.

    +44
  5. Hot Fix 2.3.1Apr 2, 2026 · 5mo

    Hot Fix 2.3.1 addresses stability crashes, critical unit bugs for US and Wehrmacht forces, and map accessibility improvements.

    +3
  6. Update 2.2.5Jan 29, 2026 · 7mo

    Update 2.2.5 focuses on multiplayer metagame cleanup, adjusting cover penalties for automatic weapons, refining HMG and Artillery performance, and implementing significant nerfs to the Partisan Battlegroup and US early-game tempo.

    +1625
  7. Hot Fix 2.2.3Dec 15, 2025 · 8mo

    Hot Fix 2.2.3 addresses experience gain bugs for Wehrmacht Battlegroups and fixes a persistent burn damage issue on strategic points.

    +1
  8. Hot Fix 2.2.2Dec 9, 2025 · 8mo

    Hot Fix 2.2.2 focuses on balancing the Wehrmacht Sturmpioneer Squad, improving M4A4 Firefly mobility, and addressing various AI and gameplay bugs.

    +78

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