Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition: The Classic WWII RTS Remaster Arrives Fall 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Company of Heroes Gets a Full Remaster: Everything We Know About the Definitive Edition

One of the biggest surprises of PC Gaming Show 2026: Relic Entertainment and Blackbird Interactive announced on June 7, 2026 that they are jointly developing Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition, a comprehensive modernization of one of the most influential real-time strategy games ever made.

Originally released in 2006, Company of Heroes revolutionized the RTS genre with its dynamic cover system, directional fire mechanics, and cinematic battlefield presentation set against the backdrop of World War II. Nearly twenty years later, it returns in an edition built for modern hardware.

All Content Included: Base Game + Two Expansions
Full Technical Overhaul
Relic + Blackbird Interactive: A Strong Partnership
Release Date and Platforms

All Content Included: Base Game + Two Expansions {#h-content}

The Definitive Edition bundles the original game with both of its major expansions:

Opposing Fronts — Panzer Elite and British Forces factions, with two additional campaigns
Tales of Valor — three more campaigns focused on elite units

The complete package delivers 3 cinematic campaigns, 4 unique armies, and more than 50 multiplayer and skirmish maps. The developers have confirmed that no new content or post-launch DLC is planned — the goal is to deliver the ultimate version of the original Company of Heroes experience.

Full Technical Overhaul {#h-technical}

The Definitive Edition brings significant technical improvements across the board:

64-bit upgrade: better memory management and stability on modern systems
Enhanced visuals: revamped lighting, shadows, water effects, and reflections with increased draw distance
Enhanced AI featuring a new “Ruthless” difficulty option for veterans of the genre
Modernized UI with grid key support and fully customizable hotkeys
Gameplay quality of life: automatic vehicle reversing and automatic unit reinforcement

Perhaps the most important commitment for the community: full compatibility with the 20-year catalogue of community-created mods is guaranteed. Company of Heroes has one of the richest modding ecosystems in the RTS genre, and preserving that library is essential for long-time fans.

Relic + Blackbird Interactive: A Strong Partnership {#h-studios}

The co-development between Relic Entertainment (the original creators of Company of Heroes) and Blackbird Interactive (Homeworld 3, Hardware: Shipbreakers) brings together two experienced RTS studios. Blackbird’s track record with high-quality strategy titles is an encouraging sign for the overall quality of this remaster.

Release Date and Platforms {#h-release}

Company of Heroes – Definitive Edition is confirmed for a Fall 2026 release on PC via Steam (App ID: 4691270). Pricing has not yet been announced.

For those who want to explore the Company of Heroes universe in the meantime, check out our complete Company of Heroes 3 guide covering all factions and campaigns in depth.

Sources: Gematsu, GamingOnLinux, TechPowerUp