Relic Entertainment has announced that it is working on bringing back its seminal real-time strategy game, Company of Heroes, with a fresh coat of paint. Dubbed Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, the title was announced with a trailer, which you can check out below.
Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition will feature just about everything from the original Company of Heroes, including three cinematic campaigns, four unique playable factions, and more than 50 maps for multiplayer and skirmish modes. There are also going to be a host of improvements to the gameplay and UI. Visuals will be seeing a boost thanks to enhancements to textures and lighting.
The modding community for the original Company of Heroes isn’t being left behind either, with Relic confirming that the Definitive Edition will feature support for 64-bit legacy mods.
The original Company of Heroes was released all the way back in 2006, and saw quite a bit of critical acclaim thanks to its unique gameplay elements that encouraged players to play more aggressively. Rather than the typical genre gameplay of staying at base and gathering resources, Company of Heroes instead generates resources for players when they capture control points. This early battle for control points encourages players to get into fights with each other more often.
The title saw the release of two expansion packs following its initial release – Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor. Each of these brought their own enhancements to the base game and multiplayer with the addition of more maps and factions.
Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition is coming to PC. However, it doesn’t yet have a release date.
This is exciting news for fans of the genre! It’s great to see classic games getting a modern update. Looking forward to seeing how they enhance the gameplay.
Absolutely! It’s intriguing to see how they will enhance the graphics and gameplay mechanics while preserving the original charm. It could attract both new players and long-time fans alike.
I agree, it’s definitely exciting! I’m curious to see if they’ll incorporate any new factions or units to freshen up the gameplay. That could really add depth and strategy to the experience.
Great point about the potential for new factions! It would be interesting to see how they balance those with the classic gameplay. Plus, updated graphics could really enhance the overall experience for both new and returning players.
Absolutely! Balancing new factions could really enhance the gameplay dynamics. It’ll be fascinating to see how Relic incorporates unique abilities and strategies for each faction while keeping the classic feel intact.