Company of Heroes 3 continues the tradition of the series by unlocking and equipping various skins for each faction. In previous games, players could unlock new skins for individual units, vehicles, and even structures. Company of Heroes 3 features a loadout feature that allows all four factions to unlock and equip a variety of new skins and skins for all of their existing units and buildings. This guide will tell you how to unlock and equip skins in Company of Heroes 3.
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How to change your Loadout in the company of Heroes 3
Players can start customizing the appearance of their favorite factions from the main menu. To do this, select the equipment tab at the top of the main menu. This will take you to a new screen that will give you access to all factions and their individual units.
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Once you access this menu, you can select one of four factions. When you choose a faction, you will have access to a drop-down menu of all the playable units that faction can create. Once you’ve unlocked a skin, select that unit from the drop-down menu, choose your skin, and be sure to select Equip in the lower right corner of the screen. Unit skins will appear in skirmishes and in all multiplayer modes, including competitive and cooperative modes against the AI. These aspects will not be reflected in the two main campaigns.
How to Unlock Cosmetics in Company of Heroes 3
Company of Heroes 3 is launching with a number of skins for players who pre-order any edition of the game and for players who purchase the Digital Premium Edition. Players who pre-order the base game or the Digital Premium Edition have access to the Devil’s Brigade DLC pack.
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Shortly after launch, the store will be available and players will be able to earn cosmetics with a free currency called Merits or a premium currency called War Bonds. Merit can be unlocked by completing unique challenges. Some Legendary cosmetics can only be unlocked with paid War Bond currency. These are the skins players can earn by pre-ordering the game.
- Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack
- US Rifleman Skin (Legendary)
- US Scout Cosmetic (Legendary)
- M18 Hellcat Cosmetic (Legendary)
- M8 Greyhound Cosmetic (Legendary)
- Pioneer Profile and Title (Legendary)
Players who purchase the Digital Premium Edition have access to the following skins in addition to the Devils Brigade DLC pack.
- US Headquarters Premium Cosmetic (Legendary)
- Premium Victory Point Cosmetic (Legendary)
- US Sherman M4 Premium Cosmetic (Legendary)
Check out your favorite factions on the loading screen and dress up for the frantic multiplayer battles ahead in Company of Heroes 3.
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