Summary:

Relic’s Steam free weekend lets PC players try Company of Heroes 3 through November 16, 2026. Access is temporary; the separate base-game sale is 67% off.

Company of Heroes 3 is free to play on Steam until November 16, 2026. Relic’s November 12 announcement pairs the temporary PC trial with a 67% discount on the base game. This is a free weekend, not a giveaway that permanently adds the game to your library.

If you have been curious about the real-time strategy game, the trial offers a chance to try it before buying. Start with the official Steam page and check that the free-play option is still active before downloading.

The offer at a glance

  • Game: Company of Heroes 3.
  • Platform: PC through Steam.
  • Free-play dates: November 12–16, 2026.
  • Ownership: Temporary trial access; a purchase is required to keep playing afterward.
  • Separate purchase offer: Relic advertises 67% off the base game.

Relic’s announcement gives the end date but no exact cutoff hour or time zone. Check Steam’s current countdown when planning your session, rather than assuming the trial runs until midnight on November 16.

Why this weekend matters

The promotion follows the November 5 release of the 3.0 Anniversary Update. Relic says the update changes visuals, sound, campaigns and gameplay, including refreshed environments and improvements to computer-controlled opponents. It is a useful opportunity to see whether the current version suits your PC and your taste in strategy games.

The trial and sale have different purposes: the former lets you play temporarily, while the latter is an optional purchase. Installing during the weekend does not turn trial access into permanent ownership.

Keep the separate releases straight

Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand is advertised separately at 20% off. The upcoming Operation Torch campaign DLC is scheduled for November 25, after this free weekend. Neither announcement should be mistaken for an all-content edition of the base game.

Before purchasing, check the exact product and any add-ons in your cart. For a first look, use the free-play option for Company of Heroes 3 itself rather than buying a bundle simply to try the game.

Sources and image credit

Checked November 13, 2026: Relic’s official Steam announcements and Relic’s November 12 press release. Offers may change.

Featured image: Relic Entertainment, from the official Company of Heroes 3 media kit. This publisher-provided gameplay screenshot dates from January 2025; it illustrates the game rather than the new 3.0 visuals.