Company of Heroes 3 has recently received significant updates with the introduction of the “Coral Viper” (1.6.0) and “Steel Shepherd” (1.4.0) updates, each bringing substantial new content and improvements.
The Coral Viper update, available since April 2024, introduced new battlegroups focusing on strategic diversity, such as the British Forces – Australian Defense and Deutsche Afrikakorps – Battlefield Espionage, which offer unique tactics and gameplay styles. The update also improved multiplayer interactions with features like a Vote to Surrender system and Automatch Cooldown to enhance game flow and reduce quitting. For single-player enthusiasts, the Mission Select feature was added, allowing more flexibility in choosing missions from the campaign (Company of Heroes).
The Steel Shepherd update was released in December 2023 and is noted as one of the largest updates for the game. It included new maps and battlegroups, visual enhancements, and an expansion pack called “The Hammer & Shield”, which introduced additional campaigns and customization options. This update aimed at enriching the game’s strategic elements and providing fresh content to keep the gameplay engaging (IDC Games) (Steam Store).
These updates show a clear intent from the developers to continuously improve the game’s mechanics and content, catering to both new players and veterans of the series.
