Unlike the original game, . Relic Entertainment designed the game to require an active connection to their lobby servers for multiplayer functionality. Even for custom games intended for local players, the game must authenticate through Steam and Relic’s servers to establish a match. How to Play "LAN-Style" in Company of Heroes 2

: Each player needs their own copy of the game and an active internet connection.

But here’s the catch: Company of Heroes 2 wasn’t built with classic LAN lobbies in mind. The game leans heavily on Steam and Relic’s backend. That means you’ll need a few tweaks to get it working.

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