Fans of the acclaimed real-time strategy (RTS) game, Company of Heroes, developed by Relic Entertainment and ported by Feral Interactive, have a reason to celebrate. The much-anticipated multiplayer feature has finally been added to the game, enhancing the mobile experience significantly. The iOS beta now includes the highly-requested Skirmish Mode, allowing players to engage in intense battles with others using factions inspired by the real-life militaries of World War Two.
While Relic Entertainment is well-known for their Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series, the Company of Heroes franchise has garnered its own dedicated following for its World War Two setting. Initially released on mobile without multiplayer, the game has now filled this gap with the introduction of the Online Skirmish Mode in its iOS beta phase. Players can now choose to battle as Americans, Germans, or dive into the expanded UK and Panzer Elite factions from the Opposing Fronts expansion.
Company of Heroes is celebrated for its unique blend of realistic warfare and engaging RTS gameplay. It's not just about deploying the most costly units; strategic missteps can lead to devastating consequences, such as infantry being decimated in the open or tanks being critically damaged from behind.
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Personally, I've always leaned towards battling the AI in RTS games, mainly because some players possess an astonishing mastery over build orders and unit micromanagement. For those who have been eagerly awaiting this feature in the polished iOS version of this classic RTS, this update is undoubtedly a significant milestone.
While you wait to dive into the new multiplayer mode, consider broadening your strategic skills by exploring the vast array of strategy games available on mobile. Check out our curated list of the top 25 best strategy games for Android and iOS to discover other exceptional RTS and grand-strategy titles that will challenge your tactical prowess.