Relic Entertainment and SEGA have announced the console release date for Company of Heroes 3. The real-time strategy game will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 30, 2023.
While Company of Heroes 3 was initially released for PC on February 23, 2023, there has been a lot of buzz around a potential console release. Alongside the confirmation of the release date by SEGA, the date for pre-ordering the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S was also confirmed. Pre-orders for Company of Heroes 3: Console Edition will open on April 25, 2023. The game will be available in both digital and physical formats.
The console version of Company of Heroes 3 will include a custom interface explicitly designed for controllers and a tactical pause feature that allows players to stop the action and issue orders at their leisure.
About Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition
Company of Heroes is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game series that gamers have enjoyed for over a decade. The franchise has been known for its immersive and realistic gameplay, putting players in the midst of historic battles that shaped the course of World War II. The latest installment in the series, Company of Heroes 3, was released on PC On February 23, 2023, after multiple delays.
Key Features
Two single-player campaigns: one that follows the German Afrikakorps in North Africa and one that sees you lead the Italian resistance in a dynamic campaign
Co-Op modes that let up to 4 players battle in skirmishes against A.I.
Multiplayer PvP modes for up to 8 players
Supports 4k quality
However, there will be minor differences between the PC version and the Console Edition at launch:
Key Differences at Launch
Custom interface explicitly designed for controllers
The Console Edition will not support mods
The console edition will not have a cosmetic store or support challenges as added to the PC version in Operation Sapphire Jackal
Some gameplay additions, content, and cosmetics will be released on PC first. These may be bundled into expansions for Console Owners in the future.
Pre-order Perks
Pre-orders for Company of Heroes 3: Console Edition will open on April 25, 2023. The game will be available in both digital and physical formats.
There will be three versions that will be available for purchase:
Digital Launch Edition which includes:
US Riflemen cosmetic [Legendary]
US Scout cosmetic [Legendary]
M18 Hellcat cosmetic [Legendary]
M8 Greyhound cosmetic [Legendary]
Pioneer profile border & title [Legendary]
Digital Premium Edition which includes:
Premium DLC Pack
Premium HQ cosmetic [Legendary]
Premium Capture Point cosmetic [Legendary]
Premium M4 Sherman cosmetic [Legendary]
Expansion #1 [available in 2024]
Physical Launch Edition which includes:
Limited Edition packaging
Metal Case
Collector’s Book
Double-sided map
Devil’s Brigade embroidered patch
For more information on the differences between these different Company of Heroes 3 editions, check out our article that compares the different CoH 3 Editions!
Will CoH 3 have Crossplay?
As of now, Relic Entertainment and SEGA have announced that there will NOT be cross-play between PC and consoles for Company of Heroes 3. As announced in this post by the developers, “Currently, we are not planning to implement any cross-platform features for the Console Edition. This includes cross-play or cross-progression.“
Cross-play would allow players on different platforms to play together, which would increase the player base and make it easier to find matches. It would also allow friends who play on different platforms to play together, which would be a great way to stay connected. Hopefully Relic Entertainment also finds the value in this an decides to implement it at some point in the future.