Ever wondered whether you could run a war? You can find out at no cost before Monday morning, because Company of Heroes 3 is free to play on Steam until Nov. 16.
The four-day free window shuts on Monday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. PST. Players who want to keep going after the trial ends can pick the game up at 67% off for a few extra days.
A trial, not a giveaway
The promotion is a temporary trial. Once it ends, the game leaves your library, so you’ll have to buy it to carry on playing.
Free weekends are a regular thing on Steam. Strategy games benefit from them more than most, since players get to see whether a game clicks with them before spending money on it.
What you’re getting
Relic Entertainment developed Company of Heroes 3, a real-time strategy game and the newest mainline entry in the series. It launched in February 2023 and takes place in the Mediterranean theater of World War II.
Players lead military factions, handle resources, put up bases and push infantry and armored units into combat. There are two single-player campaigns, one set in North Africa and one in Italy. The Italian campaign runs on a dynamic map, which leaves more room to choose how you tackle the fighting.
The game also includes competitive multiplayer and co-op modes. Multiplayer offers several factions, and each one has its own units and tactical options. It fits players who enjoy slower, methodical battles where careful planning is rewarded.
Good timing for a first look
The free weekend lands shortly after the game’s 3.0 update, released Nov. 5 as part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebrations. Anyone downloading it this weekend is playing the current version.
The trial ends Monday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. PST. From then on, the only way to continue your campaign is to buy the game at the 67% discount.