Exciting times are ahead for players who are waiting on the Expansion Pack and more content. Our biggest update of the year, the 1.4.0 Steel Shepherd Update, is launching on December 5th! Additionally, we are also releasing the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack on the same day.
This list of Frequently Asked Questions is a work in progress, and we will continue to update it as we get along. If you have additional questions, be sure to leave them in the comments below.
When is the Steel Shepherd (1.4.0) update launching?
The 1.4.0 Update launches on PC on December 5th 2023.
What is included in the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack?
- 2 New Battlegroups
- US Forces Advanced Infantry Battlegroup
- Wehrmacht Italian Coastal Battlegroup
- 1 New Campaign Company
- British Forces Air & Sea Campaign Company
- Premium Cosmetic Packs
- Check out Steam for more info
What content is releasing on December 5th?
On December 5th, the PC Edition of Company of Heroes 3 will receive the free content in the Steel Shepherd (1.4.0) update, along with the official launch of the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack content on Steam.
I have the Company of Heroes 3 Premium Edition, what should I expect?
Any Premium Edition owners will automatically receive all content from the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack for free as part of the Premium Edition.
Can I unlock the Hammer & Shield Premium Cosmetics Packs without unlocking the Expansion Pack?
The Premium Cosmetic Packs included in the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack are only available at this time when acquiring the Expansion Pack on Steam, they are not part of the in-game store offering.
Can I unlock the British Forces Air & Sea Campaign Company without unlocking the Expansion Pack?
At this time, the British Forces Air & Sea Campaign Company included in the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack is only available when acquiring the Expansion Pack on Steam. It is not available for individual purchase.
Can I unlock the US Forces or Wehrmacht Battlegroups without unlocking the Expansion Pack?
Yes, both the US Forces Advanced Infantry Battlegroup and Wehrmacht Italian Coastal Battlegroup can be individually unlocked through the in-game Store for the price of 10,000 Merit each.
Where can I purchase the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack?
On Company of Heroes 3 Steam Store page.
What is the cost of the Hammer & Shield Expansion Pack?
The price on Steam is $16.99 USD. Please refer to the Hammer and Shield Steam page for local currency pricing on December 5th.
When is the next Update for the Console Edition?
Our aim is to catch up the Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition to Steel Shepherd by the Spring of 2024. Certain PC specific features and pieces of content will not be coming to the Console Edition, and we will have details on what is, and is not, included in early 2024. What this means is that the Company of Heroes Console Edition should receive the Emerald Bear, Umber Wasp, and Steel Shepherd updates all at once by the Spring of 2024.
How can I know more about the content in Hammer & Shield?
Keep an eye on YouTube and our Social channels (TW, FB, IG) as we will release several content videos in the next weeks.
How can I learn more about the free content coming in the Steel Shepherd Update?
Follow us on social media (TW, FB, IG) and our community platforms (Discord, Official Forums) as we’re showing multiple sneak peeks of the upcoming update in the next weeks. You can also join us on Twitch on November 30th to meet with the developers that worked on the update.
How can I learn more about the Multiplayer and Single Player balance changes?
Join us on Twitch on December 5th for a patch note review of the balance changes with our Gameplay Designers.
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