Company of Heroes 3 continues the long-running strategy series, and this guide gathers all current bugs and issues while offering practical steps to fix common technical problems.
System requirements
Minimum System Requirements
To run the game on a PC, the following minimum specifications are needed:
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel i5 6th generation or AMD Ryzen 4 cores 3 GHz
- RAM: 8GB
- HDD: 40 GB hard disk space
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, AMD Radeon R9 370
- DirectX: 12
- Keyboard and mouse
Recommended system requirements
For a smoother experience with better graphics and stable frame rates, the following recommended specs help ensure a comfortable playthrough:
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel i7 8th generation or AMD Ryzen 8 cores 3 GHz
- RAM: 16GB
- HDD: 40 GB hard disk space
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, AMD Radeon RX 5600
- DirectX: 12
- Keyboard and mouse
General troubleshooting tips and bugs
First, ensure the graphics driver is up to date. If the system is missing the latest drivers, follow the steps to update them.
DirectX
The minimum requirements include DirectX 12. To obtain the latest version, download the appropriate utility and install it.
Microsoft Visual C++
Most modern games rely on Visual C++ libraries. It is important to download and install all current Visual C++ components by using the official installer.
Run Steam File Verification
Steam remains a top platform for purchasing and playing games, but file integrity issues can occur. To verify game files:
- Open Steam and go to Library
- Choose Company of Heroes 3 from the list and select Properties
- Go to Local Files and choose Verify integrity of game files
- Restart the system after the check completes
Run the game as an administrator
Some crashes are related to DirectX permissions. Running the game with administrator privileges, along with keeping DirectX updated, often resolves these issues. To run as administrator:
- Open the folder where Company of Heroes 3 is installed
- Find the executable file and right-click it
- Open Properties and select Compatibility
- Check Run this program as administrator
- Apply and OK, then launch the game
Company of Heroes 3 crashes on startup – fix
If the game crashes during startup or while watching the intro, try this fix:
- Open Computer and go to Documents
- Locate the Company of Heroes 3 folders and remove them
- Restart the PC and launch the game
Note that a reset may occur for some settings after this procedure.
Disable full screen optimization
In some setups, disabling full screen optimization helps the game avoid crashes or performance hiccups. Here is a straightforward approach:
- Open Steam and go to Library
- Right-click Company of Heroes 3 and choose Properties then Browse Local Files
- Find the executable and open the Compatibility tab
- Enable Disable Full Screen Optimization
- Apply, OK, and restart the computer
Change boot options (for Linux)
Linux players using Proton may need a small adjustment. Try these steps:
- Open Steam Library
- Open Company of Heroes 3 and go to Properties
- In the Start parameters field, enter the recommended command line
- Restart Steam and log into the game
Changing boot options can help resolve conflicts between the system and the game.
How to fix out of sync error in multiplayer mode
Desynchronization in multiplayer has been reported. While developers work on a fix, players have found a workaround. Follow these steps:
- Download the latest NET framework patch recommended for multiplayer stability
- Install it on the system drive
- Restart the PC
The multiplayer desync issue is tied to outdated .NET Framework versions, so keeping it updated is key.
Error code DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG
This error is often linked to GPU overheating. Check that all cooling fans are operating properly. If problems persist, visit the official GPU site for diagnostic tools and consider using monitoring utilities to track temperatures and loads.
Force launch of Company of Heroes 3 on DirectX 12
DirectX 12 is required to run the game. If it won’t start or hangs during loading, add a start parameter to force DirectX 12:
- Open Steam and go to Library
- Right-click Company of Heroes 3 and choose Properties
- In Start parameters, add -dx12
- Restart Steam and launch the game
This forces the game to use DirectX 12, which can fix boot hangs.
Recommended graphics settings for weak, medium and powerful PCs
These presets help tailor visuals to different hardware while keeping a steady frame rate. Adjust the following settings to reduce artifacts and improve performance.
Graphics settings for weak PCs
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Frame rate limit: 60
- Game scale: 100%
- Vertical sync: Off
- Image quality: Medium
- Physics quality: Low
- Shadow quality: Low
- Texture quality: Low
- Object detail: Medium
- Anti-aliasing: Medium
- Texture filtering: LOD bias
Graphics settings for mid-sized PCs
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Frame rate limit: 60
- Game scale: 100%
- Vertical sync: Off
- Image quality: Medium
- Physics quality: Medium
- Shadow quality: Low
- Texture quality: High
- Object detail: Medium
- Anti-aliasing: Medium
- Texture filtering: LOD bias
Graphics settings for powerful PCs
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Frame rate limit: 120
- Game scale: 100%
- Vertical sync: On
- Image quality: High
- Physics quality: High
- Shadow quality: Medium
- Texture quality: High
- Object detail: High
- Anti-aliasing: High
- Texture filtering: LOD bias
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