Company of Heroes 3 free weekend on Steam, 67% off

Company of Heroes 3 is free to play on Steam until November 16 and 67% off for the series' 20th anniversary. Plus the 3.0 update and Operation Torch DLC.

FireGhost

November 13, 2026, 12:30 PM4 min read

In brief

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Company of Heroes 3 is free to play on Steam from November 12 to 16, 2026.
The game is 67% off at $19.79 in the US, with the full catalogue also discounted.
The 3.0 update adds visual, audio, AI, balance, map, campaign, and Final Stand improvements, ahead of Operation Torch on November 25.

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The Company of Heroes 3 free weekend is live on Steam. Relic's Steam announcement of the 3.0 franchise sale says the game is free to play until November 16, and it is also 67% off, its deepest discount yet.

The event celebrates 20 years of Company of Heroes. Steam hosted a free weekend for Payday 3 and Age of Wonders 4 last week, and now it is the turn of the World War II strategy series.

How do you play the Company of Heroes 3 free weekend?

Head to the game's Steam store page, add it to your library and download it. You can then play the full game until November 16.

Relic's official press release on Games Press notes that the free weekend lands less than a week after the biggest update in the game's history. That means new players get to try it at its best. The whole Company of Heroes catalogue is discounted as well.

Company of Heroes 3 promotion at a glance

Free access: November 12-16, 2026, on Steam
Discount: Company of Heroes 3 67% off (deepest yet)
US price: $19.79 during the sale
Final Stand: 20% off
Next DLC: Operation Torch, November 25, 2026
2027: Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition

Tanks and infantry in North Africa in Company of Heroes 3 — A battle scene from Company of Heroes 3 (Source: Relic Entertainment / Steam)

What did the 3.0 update change?

Relic's 3.0 update patch notes describe the November 5 release as the biggest update since the game launched in 2023. It brings visual, environmental and weather upgrades, plus a major audio overhaul.

The update also adds smarter AI, balance changes, new and refreshed maps, campaign improvements and new content for the wave defence mode Final Stand.

Relic followed up with a hotfix on November 10. The 3.0.1 hotfix patch notes add a 1,000-point cap on ELO difference in matchmaking and fix several crashes and desync issues.

What is next for Company of Heroes 3?

A new campaign is coming this month. Operation Torch launches on PC on November 25 as the first single-player mission content since launch. Its 15 missions follow the Allied campaign in North Africa, as you turn an inexperienced American force into a seasoned army.

Early in 2027, Relic will also release Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition, an enhanced version of the 2006 original. The studio says new Battlegroups and more Final Stand updates are on the way too.

Night battle scene in Company of Heroes 3 — A night battle in Company of Heroes 3 (Source: Relic Entertainment / Steam)

What does it mean for players?

For strategy fans, this is a risk-free chance to try the game. Many of its launch problems are behind it after 3.0. Polygon's free weekend report also frames the promotion as a good way in for newcomers.

If you want a bigger World War II sandbox, read about Hearts of Iron IV Expansion Pass 3. Medieval strategy fans can check our Manor Lords soldier training guide. Looking for more freebies? Knightica is free on the Epic Games Store this week too.