Company of Heroes 3 - Endure & Defy DLC Key | Four New Battlegroups PC

Release Date

Release Date: November 27, 2025
Platform: PC (Steam Global Key)
Requirement: Requires the Company of Heroes 3 base game to play.

Company of Heroes 3: Endure & Defy - New Era of Tactical Options

Company of Heroes 3 - Endure & Defy DLC is a major expansion pack developed by Relic Entertainment that introduces four entirely new Battlegroups—one for each of the core factions—designed to transform the multiplayer and skirmish meta. This DLC focuses on injecting fresh, experimental, and high-impact tactical options, challenging players to rethink traditional frontline approaches and explore niche specialization.

DLC Focus: Advanced Multiplayer and Skirmish Strategy

The DLC is exclusively focused on expanding the competitive and cooperative/skirmish experience. It is designed to add new layers of depth and strategic choice to the four main factions: US Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK).

The Core Content: Four distinct Battlegroups, each providing unique units, innovative abilities, and specialized call-ins that deviate significantly from the base game's standard doctrines.
The Goal: To encourage new playstyles and counter-strategies in the Multiplayer and Co-Op vs. AI modes, giving veteran players new tools to outmaneuver opponents.

Key Features Defined by the Four New Battlegroups

The Endure & Defy DLC introduces a unique tactical identity for each of the four core factions:

1. US Forces – Italian Partisan Battlegroup

Focus: Sabotage, Guerrilla Warfare, and Deception.
Key Mechanic: Utilizes tunnel networks to rapidly teleport infantry and resource siphoning abilities to choke the enemy economy, allowing US forces to cause havoc behind enemy lines.

2. British Forces – Polish Cavalry Battlegroup

Focus: Heavy Armor and Devastating Burst Damage.
Key Mechanic: Brings in the Polish-crewed Sherman Firefly heavy tank destroyer and the Land Mattress artillery. This group specializes in "decapitation" air strikes and highly effective Polish Lancer units that thrive against veteran enemy troops.

3. Wehrmacht – Last Stand Battlegroup

Focus: Fortification and Attrition.
Key Mechanic: Bolsters defensive lines with improvised defenses, including the imposing, static Pantherturm fortified turret and Propaganda Towers to demoralize enemy troops. This group promotes a methodical, grinding playstyle.

4. Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) – Kriegsmarine Battlegroup

Focus: Naval Support and Strategic Supply.
Key Mechanic: Brings the might of the German Navy to bear with Kriegsmarine infantry that establish Hardpoints on capture zones. This allows for vital supply drops and powerful off-map fire support, including Fritz Glide-bombs and Naval salvos.

Company of Heroes 3 - Endure & Defy DLC PC FAQ

Q: Is this DLC required to play the single-player campaigns?

A: No. This DLC focuses specifically on adding four new Battlegroups for use in Multiplayer, Co-Op, and Skirmish vs. AI modes. It does not add new content to the single-player Italian or North African Campaigns.

Q: What is a Battlegroup?

A: A Battlegroup is the specialized doctrine or skill tree you select at the start of a match in Company of Heroes 3. It grants unique units, abilities, and upgrades to your selected faction.

Q: Do I need the base game to use this DLC?

A: Yes. Company of Heroes 3 - Endure & Defy DLC is an expansion pack and requires the full Company of Heroes 3 base game to be played.

Q: Are the new Battlegroups balanced?

A: The DLC is designed to introduce new tactical options. While the initial reception has praised the experimental and fun mechanics, like the US Partisan tunnels and the DAK guided bombs, ongoing balance updates from the developer are expected to fine-tune their competitive performance.

Q: Does the DLC include new maps?

A: No, the DLC content itself is the four Battlegroups. However, the game's developer often releases substantial, free updates alongside major DLC launches, which may include new maps or balance changes for all players.

How to Download & Install Company of Heroes 3 - Endure & Defy DLC (Steam Key Activation)

The process for downloading and activating your DLC key on Steam is standard:

Ensure Base Game is Installed: Make sure the Company of Heroes 3 base game is already installed on your PC via Steam.
Activate Product: Open the Steam client, log into your account, and locate the "Games" menu at the top.
Enter Key: Choose "Activate a Product on Steam..." from the dropdown menu.
Complete Activation: Enter your unique product code exactly as provided in your purchase confirmation and follow the on-screen instructions. The DLC content will be immediately added to your Company of Heroes 3 game in your Steam Library.