Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor serves as a massive expansion to the critically acclaimed, Game of theYear-winning real-time strategy franchise. Building upon the foundation of the original title, this expansion introduces evolved gameplay mechanics, additional units, and expanded combat scenarios designed to deepen the tactical experience for RTS enthusiasts. Players are tasked with overcoming new campaigns and mastering fresh abilities across a variety of historically inspired battlefields.

Immersive WWII Campaigns and Storylines

The heart of Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor lies in its three episodic adventures. Each episode provides new missions and objectives set within a persistent environment, allowing players to experience the scale of World War II from multiple perspectives:

  • Episode 1: Tiger Ace: Step into the role of Tiger Tank Ace Hauptmann Voss. Command his highly decorated Tigergruppen as they clash with the British 7th Armored Division during the iconic tank battles of D-Day.
  • Episode 2: Causeway: Take command of an American Paratrooper Company during the intense, critical hours following the initial D-Day landings.
  • Episode 3: Falaise Pocket: Experience the desperation of the Wehrmacht Army as soldiers attempt to hold their ground against the relentless advance of the Allied forces.

Advanced Tactical Gameplay Mechanics

This expansion moves beyond traditional high-level strategy by introducing Direct Fire Control. This mechanic allows players to exert influence not just through strategic positioning, but through real-time micro-management. You can directly control individual units on the battlefield—aiming, firing, and maneuvering in real-time to react to shifting combat conditions and exploit enemy vulnerabilities.

To complement these tactical shifts, Tales of Valor introduces new units to your arsenal, adding variety to your frontline compositions:

  • Schwimmwagen: An amphibious, all-wheel-drive off-road vehicle useful for versatile movement.
  • Staghound: A highly maneuverable 4x4 armored car designed for rapid deployment and reconnaissance.

Competitive Multiplayer and New Maps

For those focused on the online battlefield, the expansion provides significant content to keep competitive play fresh. Players can conquer new territories through maps based on famous historical conflicts, such as the battle of Villers-Bocage. Additionally, the expansion introduces three new multiplayer modes, including Panzerkrieg, where players take on the role of a tank commander to square off against opponents.

Whether you are a veteran of the original Company of Heroes or a newcomer looking for a deep, historically grounded strategy experience, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor offers an expanded scope of command, requiring both grand strategic planning and precise unit-level execution.