Company of Heroes 3: Fire & Steel Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-08
- Battlegroups are fun and unique
- DLC is a great addition
- Heavy tanks are highlights
- USF battlegroup is strong
- Anniversary update improves game
- DLC lacks meaningful content
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 92%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 7%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 43%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 57%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 210
- Negative points
- 248
- Gameplay points
- 135
- Perf. points
- 2
- Rec. points
- 44
- Misc points
- 150
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Battlegroups are fun and unique
| The four new battlegroups are consistently described as fun, viable, and distinct, each bringing new mechanics and strategic depth. Players appreciate that all battlegroups play differently and are relevant, enhancing replayability. | 71% |
DLC is a great addition
| Players widely praise the DLC as a solid, fun, and worthwhile expansion that complements the base game and the 2.0 update. It adds substantial content and is considered a breath of fresh air for Company of Heroes 3. | 62% |
Heavy tanks are highlights
| The inclusion of iconic heavy tanks like the King Tiger, Pershing, Elefant, and Churchill Crocodile is a major positive. Players find them powerful, fun, and effective, with the Pershing and King Tiger being particular favorites for their combat prowess. | 60% |
USF battlegroup is strong
| The US Forces battlegroup is highlighted for its strong team weapons, flexible half-tracks, and the powerful Pershing tank. Players enjoy the offensive and defensive upgrade options, making it a favorite for many. | 39% |
Anniversary update improves game
| The 2.0 anniversary update is praised for numerous bug fixes, UI improvements, quality-of-life tweaks, audio rework, and new content. Players feel the game is now polished, more enjoyable, and significantly better than at launch. | 38% |
British battlegroup is fun
| The British fire-focused battlegroup is praised for its infantry and flame/grenade mechanics, offering unique abilities like incendiary barrages and flame damage debuffs. The Canadian Shock Battlegroup is also well-received for its aggressive playstyle. | 37% |
Wehrmacht battlegroup is nostalgic
| The Wehrmacht Terror Battlegroup brings back classic abilities from previous COH titles, such as the V1 rocket, King Tiger, and propaganda leaflets. Players enjoy the callbacks and find the new abilities like vehicle suppression and interrogation useful. | 32% |
DAK battlegroup is defensive
| The Afrika Korps Panzerjäger Kommand battlegroup is appreciated for its defensive capabilities, including mines, anti-tank upgrades, and the Elefant tank destroyer. Players find it good for protecting flanks and building up defenses. | 22% |
Game is better than COH2
| Reviewers note that Company of Heroes 3, especially with the DLC and updates, surpasses its predecessor in balance, visibility, and quality of life. It is considered a rare, high-quality RTS that stands out in the genre. | 18% |
Content is correct and varied
| Players appreciate the variety and correctness of the content, with each faction getting a lot of fun and new options on the battlefield. The battlegroups cover gaps and add meaningful choices. | 17% |
Battlegroups are balanced
| The new battlegroups are seen as well-balanced, each with strengths and weaknesses, and not pay-to-win. They add new dimensions and strategies without being overpowered, fitting nicely into the game. | 14% |
Specific units are loved
| Individual units like the Demolition Engineers, Canadian Shock Sections, and the 50cal Machinegun are highlighted as favorites. These units add fun and effective options to the game. | 13% |
Classic maps and units return
| The DLC adds classic maps from previous titles and long-awaited fan-favorite units, which is a positive for long-time players. This nostalgia factor is appreciated. | 13% |
Game is in perfect state
| Some reviewers feel the game is now in a perfect state, with the patch fixing major issues like pathfinding and bringing the game to a polished and enjoyable level. They love the game despite its flaws. | 11% |
DLC adds replayability
| The battlegroup skill trees offer more replayability and flexibility than previous commander DLCs, keeping the game feeling fresh and reducing boredom. Players enjoy mixing things up with the new battlegroups. | 10% |
Game is addictive and competitive
| The game is described as addictive at a competitive level, with fun expert AI battles and a strong multiplayer experience. The DLC is expected to shake up the competitive meta. | 9% |
Game is graphically impressive
| The game looks spectacular graphically and performs well, with improved sounds and audio. This enhances the overall experience. | 6% |