CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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This individual army for COH2 allows you to access all existing COH2 maps in auto-match, and play against all other existing factions in multiplayer. It can also be obtained at a discount by acquiring The Western Front Armies multiplayer standalone, where it is bundled with the USF army.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is a strategy, world war ii and multiplayer game developed by Relic Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Relic Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux).
Released on June 23rd 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 8 languages: Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 399 reviews of which 316 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West into these genres:

Strategy World War II Multiplayer Singleplayer RTS

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
Minimum:
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Processor: 2Ghz Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent
  • Graphics: 512MB Direct3D 10 capable video card (GeForce 8800 GT or Radeon HD 2900XT)
  • OS: 32bit Vista
  • Internet: Broadband Internet connection
  • Hard Drive: 30GB free Hard disc space
MacOS
Minimum Requirements
  • OS OS X 10.13.5*
  • Processor 1.8Ghz Intel
  • RAM 8GB
  • Hard Disk 35GB
  • Graphics 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon M290, Intel Iris Pro or better (see notes for more details).
  • Internet Broadband Internet connection
  • Input Keyboard & Mouse
  • Additional Notes The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple Menu on your desktop:
    • * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013 with a 1.8GHz i3 processor or better
    • * All 27” iMacs/iMac Pros released since Late 2013 (Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported.)
    • * All 27" iMac Pros released since Late 2017
    • * All 13” Retina MacBook Pros released since 2016
    • * All 15” Retina MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012
    • * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card or better
    • * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013
    Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.
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    The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support.
    • * All Mac Minis since Late 2014
    • * All MacBooks released since Early 2016
    • * All MacBook Airs released since Mid 2013
    • * All 13" MacBook Pros released since Late 2013
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      Pre-10.13.5: *Users of OS X before 10.13 can access a compatible version of the game. Right click the game in Steam Library, then Properties > Betas > ‘mac-linux-1.2.8'. This is compatible from 10.10.3 to 10.12.6.Multiplayer is compatible between Mac and Linux versions only
Linux
Minimum Requirements
  • OS Ubuntu 14.04 (64bit) or SteamOS
  • Processor 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent.
  • RAM 4GB
  • Hard Disk 35GB
  • Graphics 1GB NVIDIA 640, Intel Iris Pro 5200 or better
  • Internet Broadband Internet connection
  • Input Keyboard & Mouse
  • Additional Notes
  • Intel GPU's require MESA version 10.5.2 or later.
  • Nvidia cards require Nvidia driver 352.21 or later.
  • Multiplayer is compatible between Mac and Linux versions running the same game version, only.

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Nov. 2025
COH2 – The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is one of the most distinctive and strategically challenging faction expansions released for Company of Heroes 2, offering a fundamentally different interpretation of World War II real-time tactics. Developed and published by Relic Entertainment, with Feral Interactive handling Mac and Linux versions, it reintroduces the Western Front to the multiplayer ecosystem through a bold, asymmetrical design philosophy. Unlike the Wehrmacht Ostheer, which represents a structured, disciplined military force, the Oberkommando West embodies a fierce but fragmented late-war German army—resource-starved, technologically overburdened, aggressive, and forced into desperate tactical innovation. This thematic foundation becomes the driving force behind the faction’s economy, unit roster, battlefield behavior, and learning curve, making it appealing to players who enjoy improvisation, high-risk decision-making, and mechanically intensive micromanagement. The most defining feature of the Oberkommando West is its unique economy. Rather than benefiting fully from captured territory, the faction receives reduced fuel and munitions income from standard resource points, forcing players to rely heavily on truck-based infrastructure. Headquarters vehicles must be deployed strategically across the battlefield to improve income, unlock units, reinforce forward positions, and project influence. This system creates a strong sense of mobility and territorial decision-making—where you place a truck can determine whether a match spirals into defeat or snowballs into overwhelming pressure. At the same time, it reinforces the faction’s vulnerability; losing a truck often has devastating long-term consequences, making map awareness, scouting, and defensive planning essential. This economic structure pushes OKW players toward early aggression, harassment, and disruption, because passive play usually favors opponents with traditional resource scaling. The unit roster reflects similar thematic intent—powerful, elite infantry and advanced armored vehicles compensate for economic disadvantages and lack of basic mid-war equipment. Volksgrenadiers form the backbone of the army, offering versatility and strong upgrade scaling, while Sturmpioneers stand out as one of the most dangerous starting squads in the entire game, excelling in close-quarters combat, early map control, and field repairs. As the match progresses, elite infantry such as Panzerfusiliers, Obersoldaten, and Fallschirmjägers enter the battlefield, each bringing specialized firepower and tactical nuance. On the armored front, the faction fields iconic late-war German machines—the fearsome King Tiger, the mobile Panther, the heavy-hitting Jagdpanzer IV—units that can singlehandedly reverse momentum if properly supported. This creates a unique pacing rhythm for OKW players: survive the early game, secure territory through aggressive infantry play, and unleash technologically superior late-game assets. The flip side of this strength is fragility. Oberkommando West units are expensive, population-heavy, and difficult to replace, meaning careless engagements can permanently cripple a player’s ability to recover. The faction lacks traditional static defenses and early indirect fire options, forcing creative use of cover, flanking, suppression, and map denial. Retreating at the wrong time, overextending during a push, or losing a vetted infantry squad can shift the match dramatically. This design emphasizes tactical discipline and awareness—OKW players must choose when to strike decisively and when to disengage rather than relying on linear escalation. For opponents, the faction represents a constant threat, capable of brutal counteroffensives even after apparent setbacks, making matches against OKW tense, dynamic, and unpredictable. Presentation-wise, the expansion integrates seamlessly into Company of Heroes 2’s audiovisual identity. The Oberkommando West showcases historically inspired uniforms, vehicles, fortifications, and weaponry, presented with the same attention to animation detail, sound effects, and combat feedback that defined the base game. Voice acting emphasizes desperation and ideological decay, reinforcing the narrative framing of a collapsing military machine fighting for survival. Explosions, tank engines, rifle volleys, and environmental destruction carry heavy impact, making every engagement feel cinematic and consequential. Maps included with the Western Front Armies expansion contribute varied terrain and tactical possibilities—urban chokepoints, open fields, forests, river crossings—demanding flexible strategy rather than formulaic build orders. As an expansion, its greatest influence lies in multiplayer balance and faction diversity. The Oberkommando West brought new strategic possibilities, revitalized the metagame, and challenged traditional RTS assumptions about symmetry. However, its introduction was not without controversy. Upon release, the faction was criticized for being overtuned, with superior infantry scaling and disproportionately powerful late-game armor. Over years of patches and community feedback, Relic refined the balance, creating a faction that remains strong but no longer oppressive. Even now, OKW still draws debate—some players view its design as innovative and refreshing, while others believe its extremes make matchmaking volatile. Yet few deny that its presence enriches Company of Heroes 2’s tactical landscape, ensuring every match feels different depending on faction composition and player approach. Ultimately, COH2 – The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West succeeds because it embraces asymmetrical design not as a gimmick but as a core gameplay philosophy. It offers a faction that feels narratively grounded, mechanically distinct, strategically demanding, and rewarding for players who enjoy mastering complex battlefield momentum. It forces tough economic decisions, emphasizes map control, encourages aggressive tempo play, and punishes tactical complacency. For Company of Heroes 2 veterans or strategy enthusiasts seeking increased depth, replayability, and factional experimentation, the Oberkommando West remains one of the most interesting and impactful additions to the game—proof that an RTS can thrive when factions are defined not by mirroring each other, but by embracing difference. Rating: 7/10
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Feb. 2025
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CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 11.99€ on Steam.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West received 316 positive votes out of a total of 399 achieving a rating of 7.44.
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CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West was developed by Relic Entertainment and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Relic Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux).

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is playable and fully supported on Windows.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is playable and fully supported on Linux.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is a multi-player game.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West features PvP mode where you can test your skills against other players.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West does not currently offer any DLC.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West does not support Steam Remote Play.

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West PEGI 18
11.99€ Buy Now
Rating
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Developer
Relic Entertainment, Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher
Relic Entertainment, Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Release 23 Jun 2014
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