Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

Released Jul 2026

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand delivers a standalone roguelite wave-defense experience for solo and cooperative play. Command and survive against fast-paced escalating enemy waves, intimidating bosses, and dynamic battlefield events. Are you ready to make your final stand?

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Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand launched on July 29, 2026 as a standalone wave-defense roguelite. Since launch, the developer has issued several bug-fix patches (July 30, July 31, and August 7, 2026) addressing stability, AI behavior, and gameplay issues. The developer has explicitly confirmed that additional content is coming. The launch FAQ published on July 29, 2026 stated: "Final Stand will receive a new battleground in October with the release of the 3.0 update for Company of Heroes 3." This is reinforced by the July 23, 2026 franchise roadmap, which confirmed the Company of Heroes 3 version 3.0 update will include "a sixth Battleground for Final Stand, and more." The roadmap also noted that "there's more to come in 2027," signaling Relic's plans for the franchise extend beyond this year. The pre-launch FAQ (July 2, 2026) had taken a more cautious tone — "Right now, we aren't actively developing post launch content" — but the July 29 launch FAQ and July 23 roadmap supersede that earlier statement with a concrete October commitment. As of today (September 29, 2026), the sixth battleground has not yet shipped, making it outstanding announced content.
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Launch FAQ explicitly states: 'Final Stand will receive a new battleground in October with the release of the 3.0 update for Company of Heroes 3.'
news post · Jul 29, 2026 source content planned
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20th Anniversary Franchise Roadmap confirms the Company of Heroes 3 version 3.0 update will include 'a sixth Battleground for Final Stand, and more,' planned for later in 2026. Also notes 'there's more to come in 2027.'
news post · Jul 23, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Publisher
Relic Entertainment
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand introduces an all-new standalone wave defense experience, delivering thrilling, highly-replayable Company of Heroes gameplay. This standalone experience does not require you to own any previous Company of Heroes titles, making it easy for you to jump straight into the action and have fun, whether you’re a longtime fan or a new player. 

Prepare to dig in, build layered defenses, and survive against escalating waves of enemy forces across 12 increasingly difficult rounds, including intimidating bosses and dynamic battlefield events unique to Final Stand.

Featuring a roguelite progression system, players construct a custom battlegroup from the ground up suited to their style of play. After each wave, choose between randomized units or abilities that persist for the duration of the run, ensuring that no two playthroughs feel the same.

Persistent upgrades like powerful perks and unique abilities will be unlocked between runs across faction-specific progression trees. These upgrades meaningfully change how each faction plays, encouraging experimentation, long-term mastery, and repeat play at higher levels.  

Final Stand captures the classic Company of Heroes feeling of those pivotal moments where when faced with overwhelming odds, preparation, adaptability, and decisive command determine survival. 

  • All-new standalone Company of Heroes wave defense experience 

  • Single-player and cooperative gameplay (2 player co-op)

  • Command 4 iconic factions: US Forces, Wehrmacht, British Forces, or Deutsches Afrikakorps 

  • Roguelite progression and persistent upgrades present new strategic possibilities in every run  

  • 36 boss units with special abilities and rewards 

  • 18 dynamic in-game events 

  • 8 difficulty levels from newcomer to veteran 

  • 5 battlegrounds designed for wave defense gameplay 

  • Survive 12 escalating waves, or take on Endless Mode for the ultimate challenge 

  • Faction-specific progression trees with impactful upgrades 

  • Unlock 4 premium cosmetic skin packs (1 per faction) 

  • Brand-new Announcer VO performances bring your Final Stand to life 

Last evaluated Sep 29, 2026
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