It is 1941 and the beginning of what will become the most brutal conflict of World War II, as Germany launches a full-scale invasion of the frozen tundra of the Soviet Union which would result in over 14 million military casualties. Take command of the iconic Soviet Red Army in brutal frontline warfare to free Mother Russia from the invading Nazis.

Your strategic skills and tactical expertise hold the power to tip the very balance of this conflict in the sequel to the critically acclaimed and multi award-winning Company of Heroes. Engage in visceral tactical combat that will define you as a military leader and challenge you to wield the might of the Soviet Empire as you smash your way to Berlin.

SEGA and Relic Entertainment are delighted to announce that World War II real-time strategy game, Company of Heroes 2, is free to download (and keep) via Steam from 27 May until 3rd June 2021.

For the very first time, players can also get their hands on the celebrated standalone single-player campaign 'Ardennes Assault' for free. Additionally, the entire Company of Heroes franchise is up to 80% off until 3rd June.

COH2 & Ardennes Assault Expansion are free forever

There really is no better opportunity for strategy fans to get their hands on this ground-breaking historical title, engage in its thrilling tactical combat and claim victory over both the Eastern & Western Fronts of World War II. Newcomers to the award-winning World War II RTS series can expect countless hours of single and multiplayer gameplay, with the ultimate goal of defeating the mighty German forces and turning the tide of war. Download COH2 and Ardennes Assault for free now and kick off your single player campaign with The Battle of the Bulge, or dive straight into various intense online multiplayer modes and missions.  

Franchise Celebration Sale & Free Bonus DLC

While players can download (and keep) Company of Heroes 2 and COH2: Ardennes Assault for free this weekend, the entire franchise – including the original 'Company of Heroes' and all other major DLC and Bundle packs – is up to 80% off during the Franchise Celebration Steam Sale from 27th May – 3rd June 2021.

Finally, players can also get their hands on the COH2 'Case Blue Mission Pack' for free when signing up here.

Key Features:

• Essence 3.0 Engine – Cutting-edge technology that increases the graphical quality and accuracy of deadly combat with the unprecedented TrueSight system, the ultrarealistic ColdTech dynamic weather that changes strategic warfare forever and improved environmental destruction
• Tactical Warfare – Develop and utilize your new Commander Abilities and experience the up-close moment-to-moment brutality of frontline warfare through new Dynamic Battle Tactics
• Intense Online Combat – Featuring the great competitive and co-operative multiplayer that fans have grown to expect from this high-quality and critically acclaimed franchise