Introduction

Theater of War missions test your skill as a commander by providing unique challenges that can be enjoyed alone or with friends. And the AI battles serve as a bridge between single-player and online multiplayer. Take control of both Soviet and German forces as you learn about tactics, unit conservation, counters, and unit composition. Practice against specialized AI and complete each solo challenge to prove your skill, then team up with a friend to play the co-op scenarios. The units found within Theater of War are not all the same as those used in multiplayer, requiring that you adapt your tactics to suit the forces at your disposal.

Tips

1941 Commanders

1941 Units Differences

All of the Theater of War missions available at Company of Heroes 2’s launch are set in 1941 and the units available are more limited than what you would find in multiplayer.

German Units

Tier 1: No changes except that Grenadiers have the GPG 40 AT Rifle Grenade ability instead of the Panzerfaust.

Tier 2: No changes except that Panzergrenadiers have the AT Rifle upgrade instead of Panzerschrecks.

Tier 3: The three available vehicles are the StuG 3, Panzer IV Auf G, and Panzer IV Command Tank. Their effectiveness against vehicles is limited as compared to their multiplayer counterparts.

Tier 4: Does not exist in 1941.

Soviet Units

Tier 1: No changes.

Tier 2: No changes.

Tier 3: The four available units are the ZiS-6 Transport Truck (which replaces the M5 Half-track), T-70, T-34/76, and KV-1 Heavy Tank.

Tier 4: The only available unit is the Katyusha Rocket Truck.