Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is a new standalone installment of the acclaimed World War II RTS series for multiplayer. It's the perfect introduction to the thriving Company of Heroes 2 community. When purchasing The British Forces, players who have not yet acquired any COH2 series product can access all Company of Heroes 2 maps through auto-matching; they will also be able to take on the rest of the available factions in multiplayer or in skirmishes with the AI. Play as the steadfast British and their colorful band of soldiers! The British forces are characterized by a unique diversity - they consist of English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish, soldiers from different social classes of the United Kingdom. Under the command of the charismatic Sir Winston Churchill, these soldiers forget what makes them different and become the only nation in Western Europe that has not found itself in the iron grip of the Axis powers - so they can lead the last offensive of the Allied troops. In The British Army, we will find completely new tactical game options based on a specially designed tech tree. Eight new multiplayer maps, depicting the locations of historical battles, will feature new infantry units, team weapons, vehicles, mods, and commanders with unique abilities. Battles are extremely realistic, enriched with motion capture data for the most popular animation sets, which also enhances the quality of previously released Company of Heroes 2 armies. The introduction of a new faction in The British Forces, requiring a different style of play, strengthens Company of Heroes 2 as the best title for RTS fans in the realities of World War II. KEY ELEMENTS UNIQUE GRITZ STYLEThe player benefits from a special tech tree that requires the player to constantly choose between mobility and defense - in fact, the player gets two factions for the price of one. Surprise your opponents with your choice of progression path and an open endgame configuration. DISTINCTIVE UNITS AND ABILITIESIn the Churchill Crocodile flamethrower tank to the RAF glider, this faction introduces new gameplay mechanics with 15 unique units. At the same time, new commander abilities focus on impressive planned actions, allowing you to take full advantage of the power of airstrikes and artillery. ARMY OF CHARACTERThe game's uniqueness came to life thanks to an international cast from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and New Zealand; The characters created by the actors use a variety of accents, from those characteristic of the polished language of the elites to the one that sounds in the dialect of the working class. During the writing of the dialogues, special attention was paid to regional differences - and rivalry - among the British. ENHANCED MOTION-CAPTURE ANIMATIONSIf battlefields come to life like never before with motion capture data applied to a set of the most popular animations (SMGs). This data will also update the animation systems of previously made armies. NEW MAPYThe magnificent maps add to the collection of existing Company of Heroes 2 battlefields, and thousands of player-created maps are available in the Steam Workshop. FIERCE ONLINE FIGHTThe unique atmosphere of fierce frontline battles and take part in bloody battles against opponents from all over the world.