For nearly two decades, Company of Heroes has stood as a colossus in the real-time strategy (RTS) genre. Developed by Relic Entertainment, it redefined tactical warfare with its dynamic cover system, destructible environments, and squad-based mechanics. However, among the game’s dedicated modding community and competitive circles, a specific technical term has begun to surface: RelicCOHEnglishUCS Full.
If you have stumbled upon this string of text while searching for patches, localization fixes, or full-game overhauls, you are likely looking for the definitive way to experience Company of Heroes. This article breaks down what the keyword means, why it matters for your game, and how to achieve the "Full" experience in 2024 and beyond.
Adds the Soviet Red Army. A "Full" English UCS ensures the Russian voice lines have English subtitles, so you understand "Ura!" commands.
To understand this keyword, we must dissect it into its three core components.
Disclaimer: Always own a legal copy of Company of Heroes. The following guide focuses on configuring your legitimate copy to the "Full UCS" standard.
Open the file (in a text editor like Notepad++), and you will see lines that look like this:
11000001 D-Day, Normandy. June 6th, 1944.
11000002 M4A3 Sherman
11000003 The Sherman is the workhorse of the Allied armor divisions.
The number on the left is the String ID. The game code refers to that number to know what text to display. If the file is missing, the game has the ID but no definition, causing a "FATAL SCAR ERROR" or an instant crash.
Once installed, navigate to your install folder:
SteamLibrarysteamappscommonCompany of Heroes RelicCOHEngineLocaleEnglish
Look for RelicCOHEnglishUCSFull.sga. If the file size is less than 5 MB, you have a stripped version. company of heroes reliccohenglishucs full
If you're interested in playing "Company of Heroes" or related titles, ensure to check out both official sources for new player guides or purchases and community forums for modding support. The game remains a classic in the RTS genre and continues to have a dedicated player base.
(CoH) game developed by Relic Entertainment. It contains all the English text strings for the game, including unit names, menu text, and mission dialogue. Core Function and Purpose
In the Company of Heroes engine, text is not hard-coded into the game's executable. Instead, the game uses Universal Communication Strings (UCS) files to map unique numerical IDs to specific text entries.
Localization Hub: reliccohenglish.ucs acts as the primary repository for all English-language text in the game.
Dynamic Referencing: Game files (such as .rgd files for unit attributes) reference a specific ID (e.g., $18000000), and the game engine looks up that ID in the .ucs file to display the corresponding string, such as "Command Squad".
File Location: Typically found in the game's directory under Engine\Locale\English. Technical Structure
Entry Format: Each entry consists of an ID and the associated text string. For modding, new entries are generally given high IDs (e.g., $18000000 or higher) to avoid conflicts with original game text.
Modification: Modders use tools like Corsix's Mod Studio to open and edit these files. Importance in Modding and Maintenance Unlocking the Full Experience: A Deep Dive into
The reliccohenglish.ucs file is essential for several key community activities:
Creating Mods: Modders must add new entries to a .ucs file to name new units or describe new abilities. Without these entries, the game displays "Fatal Error" or blank strings (broken strings).
Language Conversion: Players with non-English versions often seek the reliccohenglish.ucs file to "English-patch" their game or fix buggy translations in other languages.
Customization: Advanced users can modify the file to change unit names or rewrite mission descriptions for a personalized experience.
The reliccoh.english.ucs file is the primary text database for Company of Heroes
, containing all the strings for unit names, descriptions, and dialogue. Missing or corrupted files often lead to "MISSING STRING" errors in-game.
Below is a draft post for a community forum or Discord to help others fix this issue or find the full file:
Subject: Troubleshooting/Request: Company of Heroes - reliccoh.english.ucs File Hey CoH Community, Plain-text or XML/CSV/packed files mapping keys to English
If you’ve been seeing the dreaded "$[number] No String" or "Missing String" errors where unit names and descriptions should be, it’s almost certainly an issue with your reliccoh.english.ucs file.
This file lives in your game directory (usually under CoH\Engine\Locale\English) and is responsible for all the English text in the game. Why is it missing?
Mod Installations: Some older mods overwrite this file and don’t properly restore it.
Steam Version Conflicts: Moving between the "New Steam Version" and the "Legacy Edition" can sometimes break the file path.
Corrupted Updates: A bad patch might have wiped the local text strings. Quick Fixes:
Verify Integrity (Steam): Right-click Company of Heroes in your library → Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity of game files. This is the easiest way to download a clean version of the full UCS file.
Check Your Path: Ensure the file is actually in the \Engine\Locale\English folder. If you’re playing a specific expansion like Opposing Fronts or Tales of Valor, check those specific subfolders as well.
Need a Direct Copy?If Steam isn't cooperating, I’ve found that the community over at GameReplays or r/CompanyOfHeroes often shares clean versions of the file for those on legacy physical discs or older builds.
Has anyone else run into specific mod-related UCS errors recently?700 version!
| Mistake | Why It’s Bad | Fix | |--------------|------------------|---------| | Using faction name instead of color | “Help US” – which one? Two US players. | Say “Red” or “Green” | | Assuming everyone knows UCS | New players think you mean minimap color | Briefly explain in lobby: “Colors = factions” | | Ignoring color in 2v2+ | Late-game confusion on tank movements | Ping + type “blue Tiger” | | Using purple for non-OKW (CoH2) | Purple is Soviets in default UI | Agree pre-game: “Purple = OKW” |