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About Company of Heroes 3
Company of Heroes 3 returns the series’ acclaimed tactical real‑time combat to a fresh Mediterranean theatre, covering the sweeping deserts of North Africa and the rolling hills of Italy. The game features two epic single‑player campaigns, four multiplayer and co‑op factions, a Dynamic Campaign Map with Full Tactical Pause, and a new Essence Engine that powers fully destructible environments and next‑gen visuals.
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Dynamic Campaign Map
The Dynamic Campaign Map acts as a sandbox‑style layer where you plot supply routes, choose where to strike, and decide which towns to liberate.
Full Tactical Pause lets you freeze the battle, queue precise orders, then resume to watch your plan unfold with perfect timing.
- Experiment with early supply lines to secure forward positions.
- Use the pause to test different attack sequences before committing.
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Multiplayer & Co‑op Factions
Four unique multiplayer & co‑op factions compete across land, air, and naval domains, each bringing distinct unit rosters and tactics.
International Battlegroups add extra variety, letting you field specialist squads such as the Special Service Forces or the Commonwealth Gurkhas.
- Try mixing ground and naval units for balanced assaults.
- Coordinate with teammates to cover multiple fronts simultaneously.
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Terrain and True Sight
Mountain maps demand high‑ground tactics, as elevation now grants True Sight, extending line of sight dramatically.
Coastal towns and desert plains require reconnaissance; deserts favor armored maneuvers while beaches limit visibility and force careful positioning.
- Use elevated positions to spot enemy movements early.
- Scout desert routes before committing heavy armor.
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Unit Customization and Specialist Squads
New army customization lets you call in specialist units, from the American‑Canadian Special Service Forces to the famed Commonwealth Gurkhas.
The roster expands with debut vehicles like the super‑light Weasel, armor‑sniping Nashorn, Chaffee Light Tank, and a revamped M3 Recovery Halftrack.
- Pair specialist infantry with appropriate vehicles for synergistic attacks.
- Upgrade veteran companies to match your preferred playstyle.
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Destructible Environments and Essence Engine
The Essence Engine renders every location as a fully destructible sandbox, allowing buildings to crumble and create fresh cover during combat.
Advanced particle effects depict fire, sand, and smoke, while DirectX 12 optimization ensures smooth performance on modern multi‑core PCs.
- Use destroyed structures to block enemy sightlines.
- Watch for debris that may expose hidden routes.
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