📍 Do not use Cheat Engine in online matches. Company of Heroes 2 uses EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) and server-side checks. Attempting to use memory editors in matchmaking will result in an immediate desync or a permanent VAC ban on your Steam account. Alternative: The Cheat Menu Mod

While simple resource editing is the most common use, advanced users can manipulate the game's memory for more dramatic effects.

Bypass the population cap to build a massive army that would normally be impossible.

Company of Heroes 2 remains one of the most intense World War II real-time strategy games ever made. While the tactical depth is rewarding, the steep difficulty curve—especially in the Soviet campaign or against Expert AI—can be punishing. Many players turn to Cheat Engine to tip the scales in their favor.

Attach Cheat Engine to the game process. This involves opening Cheat Engine, selecting the game from the list of running processes, and then hitting "Attach."