Company of Heroes Online open beta closes on March 31

by David Hinkle on Feb 2nd 2011 7:15AM

War never changes, but that doesn't mean it can last forever. THQ has announced its MMO RTS, Company of Heroes Online, will conclude its open beta on March 31, effectively shutting down until THQ can "evaluate the next steps for the Company of Heroes series." The news comes via the game's official forums.

As of today, players will find they're unable to purchase in-game currency from the website, though those who've stockpiled war funds can freely use them up until the March 31 end date. The missive also details an incentive for players who registered prior to February 1: a voucher for THQ's online store that lets users pick up Company of Heroes: Gold Edition for $4.99, $25 off its suggested retail price (according to Steam). All eligible users can hit up this link for their coupon code.

[Thanks, David]

Source: Company of Heroes

Tags: beta, company-of-heroes-online, mmo, mmo-rts, pc, Relic-Entertainment, rts, shanda, THQ, windysoft

Reader Comments (6)

Buy this in memory of the hero Brian Wood.

So let me get this correct. The beta is ending but no word on when or if it will go live?

@kalmis
Because it might be shutting down.

well guys.... just give us company of heroes 2 with an equally great single-player-mode. maybe company of heroes online was a testbed for a better multiplayer in COH2.

for the final record: COH was the most amazing realtime-strategy-game of the last decade only beeing rivaled by supreme commander and world in conflict.