With the recent backend shifts and the age of GameSpy, getting a true LAN match in Company of Heroes 2 isn't as simple as clicking "Local Network." However, here is the updated status and workaround:

"Hosting," Tom whispered. "Map: Langreskaya. 4000 points. No commanders."

True offline LAN is dead. "Updated" LAN means using Steam's offline mode + firewall rules.

Let’s address the rumors:

"The patch dropped," Leo replied, fingers flying across his keyboard. "Someone out there, some madman, rebuilt the LAN protocol. No server authentication. No 2K DRM. Just raw IPX over TCP."

Just a number: Victory.