Company of Heroes 2 — LAN Update (write-up)

Step-by-Step (Updated for 2024+):

  • The Best Modern LAN Solution (Internet-Required):

    Relic’s decision to go back and implement 64-bit architecture and offline capability for a game that was nearly a decade old was a gesture of goodwill. It effectively "future-proofed" the game. If Relic’s servers were ever to shut down permanently in the future, the game would still be playable.

    CoH2 is notoriously unoptimized for modern multi-core CPUs. To ensure your LAN doesn't crash mid-match:

    Local Network Play via Steam

    However, "LAN" in the modern context of CoH2 refers to , which minimizes external lag by routing data through your local switch once the handshake is made with Relic's servers. How to Set Up a CoH2 LAN Session (Updated Method)