Company of Heroes FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Company of Heroes
This FAQ will answer questions you may have about Relic’s newest RTS PC game, Company of Heroes.
Currently, the amount of information available is somewhat limited, resulting in a rather short FAQ. This page will be updated as we receive more information about this game.
Contents of this FAQ
General Information
Q: What is Company of Heroes?
A: Company of Heroes is a Real Time Strategy (RTS) game produced by Relic Entertainment, and published by THQ Inc.
Q: Is there an official website?
A: The official website for Company of Heroes can be found here.
Q: What kind of universe is this game set in?
A: Company of Heroes is set during the second World War. Although historically authentic, the game will follow a fictional storyline.
Q: How many factions are playable in Company of Heroes?
A: We are currently aware of two factions, Allies and Nazi Germany, however there may be more.
Q: Is there a demo for this game?
A: Not at the moment. While there have been no official statements regarding a demo/beta release for this game, it is reasonable to assume that there will be one.
Q: Is there an IRC channel for Company of Heroes?
A: Yes, #companyofheroes on irc.hwcommunity.com. Internet Explorer and Firefox users with mIRC installed can access this channel directly by clicking on this link.
Q: When will Company of Heroes be released?
A: The game will be released in 2006.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: This FAQ will be updated as more information becomes available. You should also watch the RelicNews forums for updates. Finally, you can have a look at our collection of articles regarding Company of Heroes, and you might also find this interview with John Johnson interesting.
Q: Where can I go to discuss this game?
A: You can visit the official forums to discuss Company of Heroes. The developers pop in every now and then to answer a question, so head on over and check it out.
Technical Information
Q: What kind of system requirements are we talking about here?
A: Currently, no system specs have been released.
Q: Will this game support multiplayer?
A: Yes. Company of Heroes supports multiplayer games for two to eight players via LAN or internet.
Q: What about a singleplayer campaign?
A: There will be a singleplayer campaign, which will provide a “cineastic experience” according to the developers.