Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces

A look at the level of detail and attention that went into each audio line for the British faction to truly convey each unit’s unique character

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SEGA and Relic Entertainment have released one more video developer diary for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, a new standalone multiplayer expansion pack for Company of Heroes 2. The British Forces features 15 new units, six new commanders with unique abilities and a total of eight new multiplayer maps portraying historic battlefield locations representing the shattered infrastructure seen throughout Europe at the end of World War II.

Please visit www.companyofheroes.com for more information.

New standalone multiplayer expansion for the ultimate World War II real-time-strategy platform is available now!

SEGA Europe Ltd, SEGA of America and Relic Entertainment have announced today that Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is out now for PC Digital Download on Steam and via the online SEGA Store priced at $12.99/£9.99/€12.99. The standalone multiplayer expansion for Company of Heroes 2 features the British Forces as an all-new faction, including 15 new units, up to six new commanders (three in the base game and three via the War Spoils loot dropping system) and a total of eight new multiplayer maps.

The British Forces adds a new dynamic to the Company of Heroes 2 battlefield by giving players the ability to combine powerful, coordinated attacks across two distinct combat styles – the ‘Hammer’, an aggressive, mobile approach; or the ‘Anvil’, a deliberate but highly potent defensive approach. With the addition of the British army, Company of Heroes 2 is one of the most comprehensive World War II RTS games available, with a thriving online community and over 10,000,000 online matches played since launch.

Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is out now as a PC Digital Download via Steam and the online SEGA Store. Please visit www.companyofheroes.com for more information.

Free Trial Offers Players Early Access to This Standalone Multiplayer Army Pack

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced a limited free trial for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces from Relic Entertainment  which will begin at 10:00am PDT/6:00pm BST/7:00pm CET on August 31 and end at 2:00pm PDT/10:00pm BST/11:00pm CET on September 2 2015. During the trial, which is exclusive to Steam users and set to take place just before the final game’s release, up to 55,000 players will get hands-on with the complete British army including 15 new units, up to six new commanders (three in the base game and three via the War Spoils loot dropping system) and a total of eight new multiplayer maps as well as the four factions and base commanders from all previous Company of Heroes 2 games. Keep your eyes on the @companyheroes Twitter feed for details of where you can grab a key through exclusive media partners or via Relic.

The British Forces adds a new dynamic to the Company of Heroes 2 battlefield by giving players the ability to combine powerful, coordinated attacks across two distinct combat styles – the ‘Hammer’, an aggressive, mobile approach; or the ‘Anvil’, a deliberate but highly potent defensive approach. With the addition of the British army , Company of Heroes 2 is one of the most comprehensive World War II RTS games available .

Get more info about Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces at the games official website.

Relic Entertainment has released the second developer diary for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, the recently announced World War II standalone RTS expansion. In part two of the “From History To Gameplay” developer diary, Lead Game Designer Quinn Duffy dives into the core gameplay of The British Forces, new features, and how the British army is represented. Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces will be out on September 3.

Get more info about Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces at the games official website.

Source: PC Gamer

Here’s the last in Relic’s series of videos introducing the new units of Company of Heroes 2′s upcoming multiplayer expandalone, The British Forces. This time, it’s all about emplacements—that’s your mortars, your anti-tank guns, and your AA. Basically, all the stuff designed to make other stuff explode. Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces will be out on September 3.

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A new “Know Your Units” trailer introduces the Centaur, a tank in Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, the upcoming standalone RTS expansion. Word is:

“In this third installment in the series of four “Know Your Units” videos for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, Relic unveils the Centaur tank. Featuring twin 20 mm Polsten guns, the Centaur helps control the battlefield by serving as an excellent anti-aircraft and anti-infantry tank.”

Source: Blue’s News

A new trailer from Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is a “know your units” feature profiling the sniper in the upcoming standalone World War II RTS expansion. They explain these snipers are not just to take out individual soldiers:

“In addition to targeting infantry troops on the battlefield, the sniper has two additional capabilities: the ability to order all 25 pound howitzers in the area to fire on a designated target, and armor piercing rounds that can damage, or even destroy, select vehicles on the battlefield.”

You can view the trailer here.

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This video is the first developer diary for Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces, the recently announced World War II standalone RTS expansion. The clip features Relic’s Quinn Duffy offering an overview of the British perspective on World War II and how their “unique character and military doctrine influenced the design and development of Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces.”

Also, a new Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces - Know Your Units (Churchill Tank) Trailer has been released. You can view the trailer here.

Standalone Multiplayer Army Pack Enhances the Depth of Company of Heroes 2

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces from Relic Entertainment  - an all-new standalone multiplayer army pack launching September 3, 2015 for $12.99, £9.99, €12.99. The British Forces features 15 new units, six new commanders with unique abilities and a total of eight new multiplayer maps portraying historic battlefield locations representing the shattered infrastructure seen throughout Europe at the end of World War II.

An authentic representation of the British army, The British Forces brings to life the iconic vehicles, weapons and multicultural makeup of World War II’s longest standing Allied force. The portrayal of the British army also extends to how their fighting style was implemented into the overall game design. With a military tactical doctrine that balanced mobility and defense, The British Forces gives players a choice in how they progress through the tech tree. They can either follow an ‘anvil’ approach by adopting powerful defensive positions through the use of emplacements or they can take an aggressive ‘hammer’ approach by using fast, hard-hitting units to wreak havoc on the battlefield.

Additionally, coinciding with The British Forces’ release, every title in the Company of Heroes 2 catalogue will receive a major design upgrade that will greatly improve the overall balance of all five factions featured in Company of Heroes 2. The game also features animation and visual improvements to most infantry units in the game, which further increase the authenticity of Company of Heroes 2.

“The British Army has been one of the most requested factions since we first announced Company of Heroes 2 three years ago. The British were a major player in WWII and we are excited to bring their unique makeup and overall tactical doctrine to the Company of Heroes 2 battlefield,” said Greg Wilson, Executive Producer at Relic Entertainment. “Finally, every player – whether they are new to the franchise or a long standing fan – can play The British Forces and have a compelling multiplayer experience with an army that can certainly go toe-to-toe with every other faction in the game.”

The British Forces will be available from September 3, 2015 as a stand-alone package that is the perfect entry point into the vibrant Company of Heroes 2 community. New players will also have access to all pre-existing Company of Heroes 2 maps via auto-match as well as the ability to battle against all other existing factions.

Pre-order on Steam to receive a 10% discount. Owners of any Company of Heroes game will receive a 20% discount. The pre-order incentive will be live from July 9, 10AM PST/6PM BST/7PM CET.

Click here to view the announcement trailer.

For more information on Company of Heroes 2, please visit the games official website.