Getting help
- Bugs, crashes and account problems: Relic's help portal at help.relic.com ↗. Relic asks for bug reports there.
- Patch notes: CoH3 news on Steam ↗, or our update log.
- Official site: companyofheroes.com ↗.
Common questions
Which faction should I start with?
U.S. Forces are a good first pick: mobile and flexible, with a choice of support center that shapes the rest of the match. British Forces are sturdy and artillery-heavy. Wehrmacht rewards careful defensive play. DAK is built around mechanized pressure. See the faction pages.
Do I need the DLC battlegroups?
No. Every faction has three battlegroups in the base game, and you can play against DLC battlegroups without owning them. The DLC packs add four more per faction. Full list with which pack each is in.
What is Final Stand, and do I need it?
A separate wave-defense game for one or two players, released July 29, 2026. It doesn't change regular CoH3 multiplayer. It costs $29.99, with a discount if you own CoH3. More on Final Stand.
What's "blobbing", and why does 2.5.0 mention it?
Moving most of your army in one big group. Update 2.5.0 started balance changes to make massed infantry less effective, and Relic says Update 3.0 in October goes after massed vehicles.
Is this site official?
No. Crogin's Command is a fan guide from the Crogin Gaming Network. Facts come from Relic's announcements and store pages, and each page says when it was checked.