This week's highlights are meant to catch you up on the Umber Wasp Update, Xbox Hotfix, as well as some awesome community content our players have shared with us.
NEWS
Umber Wasp Release
On October 4th, we rolled out the Umber Wasp, [1.3.0 Update] for PC. This update brings a range of changes and improvements. These include:
- A new 4v4 map
- Improvements to an existing 1v1 map
- A main menu newsfeed
- A host of gameplay adjustments
- Quality of life improvements
- Balance changes
For a detailed breakdown of all the changes introduced in this update, you can refer to the Mission Briefing or check out the complete Patch Notes.
We also released before and after clips of some of the abovementioned adjustments. Take a look here
- Tac Map Changes
- Pings
- New Map
- Team Weapon Block
- Pathfinding – Long Range
- Cover Preferences
- Infantry Repath
- Infantry – Repath #2
CoH 1 Nintendo Switch Release
Feral Interactive launched Company of Heroes 1 on the Nintendo Switch on October 12th! If you own a Nintendo Switch and want to play, this is where you can get it.
Amazon Prime Gaming Drop 7
The Night Fighters Capture Point Bundle is available now until November 15th. This exclusive package includes
- Capture (Strategic) Point Night Fighters skin
- Pioneer Squad Night Fighters Infantry outfit
- Jäeger Squad Night Fighters Infantry outfit
DEVELOPER SITREP
Umber Wasp Preview
In this video, we explored more Umber Wasp update insights from our devs, Will, Jason, and Miguel.
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Console Hotfix
The latest hotfix released on Sept. 25th, 2023 has resolved stability issues when launching and resuming CoH3 on Xbox.
CoH3 Bootcamp
A little reminder that, whether you're a veteran, play for pure enjoyment, or started as a fresh recruit, our tutorial bootcamp is your secret weapon!
It's jam-packed with tips & tactics to level up your game, regardless of your skill level.
PARTNER CONTENT
CoH2 Smoking Ace League
CoHmmunity Germany is organizing a 2vs2 League for CoH2, which welcomes players of all skill levels to participate! To sign up, please use this discord link.
The deadline to register for the league is October 29, 2023 CET.
Mark your calendars, as the matches are scheduled to commence on November 6, 2023.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Check out this creative Sniper War PvP map by Shadowphreaks!
Just in time for a Halloween special, thanks VEF215's for the Undead Rising - Zombies Game Mode!
These screenshots of the British Forces by Yi Atlas
You can submit your content for consideration by using the hashtag #CoHCommunity on our social channels or by sharing screenshots, links and videos on our Discord or Forums.
That's it for this week!
LINKS
Play CoH3
Official Forums
Steam
Technical Support
Bug Reporting
YouTube
Twitch
Discord