If you own the Company of Heroes Anthology or Gold Edition physical box released after 2012, some of those keys were pre-bound to Steam. But a standalone 2007 Opposing Fronts box? No.
By understanding that the "New Steam Version" consolidates all old codes into one unified package, you can easily turn that old dusty manual into a modern digital download. If you own the Company of Heroes Anthology
| Feature | Product Key (Physical Retail) | Retail Code (Digital Steam Key) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 20-digit code on manual/card | 15-20 digit alphanumeric code | | Source | Inside a physical DVD case | Email or digital receipt | | Activation | In-game installer or Steam* | Steam Client directly | | Reliability | "New" means unused, but legacy servers can complicate activation. | "New" guarantees immediate ownership on Steam. | | Online Play | May require migration to Steam to play online. | Ready for online play immediately. | By understanding that the "New Steam Version" consolidates
So, what's the difference between a product key and a retail code for Company of Heroes Opposing Fronts? Here are the main differences: | | Online Play | May require migration