Abstract <p>The influence of plane strain hot compression on dynamic strain restoration in third-generation gamma (<i>γ</i>) titanium aluminides, Ti–45Al–(5,10)Nb–0.2B–0.2C, was analyzed at 1150&#xa0;°C and 0.1&#xa0;s⁻¹. Microstructural analysis conducted before and after hot compression indicates that the alloy with increased Nb-content develops a higher proportion of dynamically recrystallized grains for 50&#xa0;pct deformation. Additionally, kinking, breaking, and rotation of the <i>α</i>₂ and <i>γ</i> laths were identified that also contribute to the dynamic strain restoration. At 50&#xa0;pct compression, Ti–45Al–10Nb–0.2B–0.2C shows a higher degree of recrystallization than the Ti–45Al–5Nb–0.2B–0.2C alloy. However, an increase in the deformation from 50 to 80&#xa0;pct for Ti–45Al–5Nb–0.2B–0.2C led to a complete recrystallization for both phases with grown in their grain size. Ledge formation has been observed at the <i>α</i>₂–<i>γ</i> and <i>γ</i>–<i>γ</i> interfaces, potentially contributing to the strain relaxation. Low- and medium-angle grain boundaries were also found majorly in the region of remnant lamellae and the sign of recovery. Analyzed local orientation gradient formation between the phases shows that the <i>α</i>₂ phase equilibrates to higher strain; however, the <i>γ</i> phase releases its strain and shows a higher fraction of strain restoration. Further, strain restoration caused by dynamic recrystallization and deviation from the orientation relationship between the <i>α</i>₂ and <i>γ</i> phases were also characterized.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>