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author: Damian Gacek

How to Get More Companies in Company of Heroes 3; Population Cap Explained

Do you want to build a large army in Company of Heroes 3? If so, you must have proper Population Cap. In this guide we explain this notion. Get more companies with us.

Company of Heroes 3 combines elements of turn-based strategy and RTS. You can play it in single-player and multiplayer modes. In both cases it is important to have a large army. If you want to try out the campaign, you need to create companies. In this guide we will tell you about it and you will learn how bigger army is connected with Population Cap.

Company in Company of Heroes 3

Company in Company of Heroes 3 is used in the campaign. It is a single autonomous unit, which can move on the strategic map and interact with towns and other objects and armies. If you want to win quickly, you have to recruit many of them. It is the only way to build a stable front.

There are a few types of companies. You can hire infantry, planes, vehicles and ships. Each kind of a unit differs and gives various benefits. They can also support nearby armies during RTS battles. It is also important to mention that they can earn experience. If you gain enough, you can buy useful upgrades for the company.

Company of Heroes 3 – Problems with Population Cap

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Each company in Company of Heroes 3 costs some resources. There are 4 of them : Manpower, Munitions, Fuel and Population Cap (check them in the bottom right corner of the screen). You can earn the first 3 by winning battles and capturing strategic points such as depots. The problem starts with Population Cap.

Based on our experience, we can tell you that most of the time you have enough resources to buy a new company, but you don’t have proper amount of Population Cap. It is problematic, because you can only increase this “currency” by conquering ports. They are towns with an anchor next to their names.

How to recruit more companies in Company of Heroes 3

If you have enough resources you have to find a Port or an airfield (you can’t hire units anywhere). Enter it and press the house icon in the bottom right corner (or Z key). You can also hire at the battleship. You get one at the beginning of the campaign. It is very useful, as a mobile way to increase your forces.

Read also:

  1. If you want to learn more about factions, read this article: Company of Heroes 3 - All Factions Described
  2. List of units in COH 3 is presented here: All Units in Company of Heroes 3
  3. Are you looking for some tips? We have you covered: Company of Heroes 3 Beginner’s Guide: Tips and Tricks

Damian Gacek

Damian Gacek

Graduate of English Philology and English in Public Communication. His portfolio includes a scientific article on video game translation. Working with Gamepressure.com since 2019, writing for various departments. Currently, deals with guides and occasionally supports the newsroom. Interested in electronic entertainment since childhood. Loves RPGs and strategies, often also immersing himself in the depths of indie games. In his free time, works on a book and learns film editing.

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