Here is everything you need to know to get Axis and Allied forces battling across your local network. When CoH2 launched, LAN play was buried under the always-online requirements of Relic’s backbone. However, Relic later added an official "Offline/LAN" mode to accommodate the competitive scene and esports events.

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While Company of Heroes 3 is the shiny new toy, CoH2’s deep unit roster and brutal Eastern Front atmosphere make it the king of the RTS LAN party.