Company of Heroes 2
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July 21st Update
This update will go live on July 21st at 10:00am PST
Check out the full patch notes!
July 21st Update
The primary focus of the July 21st update is to continue the design upgrade of the existing factions to improve the overall balance of all factions in preparation for the introduction of the British Forces. This is the second phase migration of changes seen in the British Forces alpha.
The next update will be on Sept 3rd which will introduce the British Forces Content.
About July 14th Balance Preview
As part of a new trial process this update includes a Balance Preview Tuning Pack that will be made available in the steam workshop (July 14th 10am PST.) The tuning pack can be found in the in game Modding Hub or in the STEAM Workshop.
This tuning pack contains all of the planned balance changes that will be made live on July 21st. We thought it would be interesting for players to try out the new changes in addition to discussing the patch notes.
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COH2 Patch Notes -
http://community.companyofheroes.com/forum/company-of-heroes-2/company-of-heroes-2-general-discussion/67-coh-2-changelog/page5
Thanks for your support!
Open Beta Now Live!
Ahead of our upcoming patch, we are excited today to launch our October Public Beta! Most notably, we’re seeking the public’s help to test out our all-new Observer Mode. We spent a significant amount of time designing it, taking feedback from our Alpha group, and testing it. Now we want to get as many people as possible in to further test it, play with it and help us work on the final push to get this feature into the live game!
Also included in this Beta are a significant amount of bug fixes, balance changes and gameplay improvements. So get in get in the game, give it a shot and let us know what you think! A lot of work has led up to this moment, it feels great to finally share all of this with the community.
In order to make it easier for players to opt-in to the Beta, we are going with a ‘side by side install. This is new to our beta process, and is an alternative to the slightly more complicated ‘opt in’ process that we have previously used. It is a small hit to hard drive space but will allow you to have both the Beta version and live version of the game installed at once, meaning that you can switch between the two versions without having to re-download something else.
Players will have access to standalone titles they already own – as an example, if you don’t own Western Front Armies you will not be able to access it in the Beta. Commanders DLC will be granted on a temporary basis when needed in order meet our testing requirements and collect more feedback. This beta does not include single player, Theatre of War or Workshop content. This may change in future Beta releases; however this one is solely focused on mutliplayer content. This Beta content is only a portion of what will be going into the final October Update!
A big thank-you to our community for your ongoing support of these tests, your efforts help us to continually improve the Company of Heroes franchise!
You can read the detailed patch notes on our offical forum,here
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault – Pre-order Now!
Starting today, Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault is available for pre-order! This latest entry into our award-winning franchise is by far the deepest single-player campaign that Company of Heroes has ever seen. With a whole new emphasis placed on player agency, your decisions will directly impact the lives of the officers you command, their men, and the outcome of the battle itself.
Each of the three selectable companies within Ardennes assault offers different gameplay styles, specializations, abilities, Officers, and has a different impact on the outcome of your game – significantly increasing replay options. What you experience in Ardennes Assault may vary greatly from what other players experience, with your personal journey one that is a direct result of your cumulative in-game choices!
For those eager to pre-order this exciting new release, we have a very special incentive! All pre-order purchases will include a fourth company for free. Under the fiery command of Captain Monte Durante, the Fox Company is a group of Rangers with an elite infantry background. Further extending your narrative experience, playing with the Fox Company offers a whole new series of unique company and mission reports that will change your mission experiences.
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault will be released on November 18th and is the latest single-player campaign in the award winning real-time-strategy series.
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COH2: The Western Front Armies Unit Profile – Tiger B 'Königstiger'
Brief Description: The SdKfz 182 Tiger B, most commonly known as the 'King Tiger' improves on the already vaunted capabilities of the Tiger by adding a higher-velocity KwK 43 L/71 88mm gun and more effective sloped armor. Powerful, but slow. Effective against all targets. Weak to massed anti-tank weapons.
Deployment Conditions: Requires Schwerer Panzer Headquarters
Deployed From: Schwerer Panzer Headquarters
Quote: Fire the main gun.
Abilities
Pintle-mounted MG42 machine gun: Tank crew uses the pintle-mounted MG42 for additional defense against infantry and aircraft. Pintle machine gun offers some 1,200 rounds per minute of extra protection.
Spearhead: Focusing on a frontal assault, the King Tiger has faster turret rotation and a longer sight range, but the turret is locked to 90 degrees. Toggle ability. Turret rotation locked to forward 90 degrees, turret can track more quickly and sight range is increased.
Combat Blitz: Tanks employ well-practiced Blitzkrieg tactics, moving at maximum speed to avoid some enemy fire.
Veterancy Levels
- Rank 1: King Tiger can use Combat Blitz increasing the speed of the tank for a short period of time.
- Rank 2: Elite crews operate the King Tiger with greater efficiency, acquiring targets faster and with greater accuracy.
- Rank 3: Spearhead tactics increase the combat power of the vehicle, but restricts turret rotation to the front of the tank.
- Rank 4: Battle hardened officers better synchronize their crew, increasing vehicle mobility and sight.
- Rank 5: King Tiger navigates the battle field with ease and fires with greater frequency.
Description:
Known as the Tiger II or “King Tiger” the SdKfz 182 Tiger B is one of the most powerful German tanks operating on the Western Front. Combining thick armor with a sloping design for durability the tank weighs nearly seventy tons. Issued to heavy tank battalions it was first used in combat in the summer of 1944 during the Battle of Normandy.
The heavy armor and powerful long-range gun gives the King Tiger an advantage against US Forces and Soviet tanks that attempt to engage it head on. Allied armies need to flank the Tiger in order to get around its frontal armor and avoid its devastating KwK 43 L/71 8.8 cm caliber tank turret.
As a late game unit the Tiger B can crush the opposing army’s resistance and turn the tide on the field of battle.