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Revision as of 15:43, 5 October 2015
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Westwood Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Original | Virgin Interactive |
| Current | Electronic Arts |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | October 31, 1996 |
| Windows | October 31, 1996 |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Command & Conquer | 1995 |
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert | 1996 |
| Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor | 1997 |
| Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun | 1999 |
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 | 2000 |
| Command & Conquer: Renegade | 2002 |
| Command & Conquer: Generals | 2003 |
| Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | 2007 |
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | 2008 |
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising | 2009 |
| Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight | 2010 |
| OpenRA (unofficial) | 2010 |
| Command & Conquer (2013) | Cancelled |
| Command & Conquer Remastered Collection | 2020 |
| Renegade X (unofficial) | EA |
Key points
- Released for free following the release of Red Alert 3.
- 3.03p fan patch is highly recommended to install.
- If you want a modernized C&C experience, check out OpenRA.
- Language support can be further extended with language add-ons.
- CD/ISO installer is 16-bit and doesn't run under modern operating systems, see Availability for solution.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Generals. | |
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| Origin | |
Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. | |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert: Counterstrike | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. | |
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert: The Aftermath | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. | |
Unofficial downloads
- OpenRA is a modernized open-source version of with mature support for "Red Alert".
- PortableRA is available in installable or portable (stripped, multiplayer-only) form with add-ons. Extra contents included (PSX-exclusive cutscenes for the expansions and music).
- RA1 Installer is a special installer that can either download the game, install it from old CDs/ISOs or patch an existing installation. Extra contents included.
- RedAlert1.com is a bare-bones version optimized for multiplayer (small size, portable). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted. The music and map editor are downloadable inside the CnCNet settings. The site offers a Mac-compatible version too.
- Mac OSX Wineskin package - Mac-compatible web installer that works outside the box. Includes single-player campaign and extra contents for the single-player.
Installing CDs/ISOs on modern Windows systems
- Like many 32-bit games released during the mid-90's, the game's installer is 16-bit. This and some other issues prevents you the game from being installed (using the ISOs released by EA or the game CDs) on modern operating systems and PCs.
- The RA1 Installer (see above) includes an option to install games from original CDs/ISOs and patch the installation afterwards. More information available at CnC-Comm forums.
Essential improvements
1024x768 resolution using the 3.03p patch.
3.03p
- Patch is included in installation via RA1 Installer (see above).
- Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there.
- This patch contains:
- Latest official 3.03 patch and community fixes (over 130).
- New optional mods (no changes to default graphics or gameplay by default)
- Support for newer Windows systems (including 64-bit)
- Online (via CnCNet) and LAN playability up to 8 players
- Support for higher resolutions
- No-CD option
- Missions from Counterstrike and Aftermath expansions (plus PSX videos for these missions and soundtrack)
- Complete feature list.
- In the compatibility tab all compatibility options should be turned off.[1]
- Support for regular Red Alert installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
Game data
External general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
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redalert.inicontains normal game settings. -
ddraw.inicontains CnC-DDraw settings (present after patch). -
cncnet.inicontains CnCNet settings.
Save game data location
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin |
Video settings
External video settings.
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
Input settings
External input settings.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | See Language add-ons. | |||
| French | See Language add-ons. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation, see Language add-ons. | |||
| Russian | Partial audio support; fan translation, see Language add-ons. |
- RA patch also adds support for Language add-ons.
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | See: CnCNet.org. | |
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Online play
CnCNet
- Official forums
- An unofficial community-run online service for older C&C games.
- Uses an external client to launch its own improved lobby that supports private games, pre-determined alliances and spawn locations, its own online map directory, map preview, spectator mode, kick/ban and better chat capabilities (ignore, whisper, Mumble voice chat).
- Predominantly used by Red Alert players.
- LAN play requires Internet connection to work.
- Already included in the 3.03p patch.
- Additional lobby sound add-ons
XWIS
- Official forums
- A semi-official, community-run replacement for Westwood Online (WOL), Westwood's online service.
- In-game 'Internet' menu redirects to this service.
- XWIS service is not used by online Red Alert community.
Issues unresolved
- This list assumes you're using the patch. If you experience a new game issue, please make a support thread on the CnC-Comm forums.
- Flickering mouse under cnc-ddraw
- Left-handed mouse setups have problems with selecting multiple units.[2]
Issues fixed
- If you have problems with The First Decade or The Ultimate Collection, be sure to check this FAQ on EA forums.
General fixes
| Instructions |
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Crash after overheating
| Instructions |
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Game is laggy after installing the patch
| Instructions |
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Game speed/Map scroll rate issue
| Instructions |
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"Unable to set video mode" error
| Instructions |
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No music in the portable version
| Instructions |
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No videos after installing the patch
| Instructions |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 3 | |
| DOS video modes | MCGA, VGA |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer | Westwood Online |
Maps
- C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
- CnCNet includes its own online map directory.
- Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
- Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion
Re-implementations
- OpenRA - community developed recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay and UI.
- The Red Alert - A total conversion of Red Alert 3
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 66 MHz | Intel Pentium 75 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA or MCGA (256 colour) video card | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | Intel Pentium 120 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | 500 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | PCI video card 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 3 compatible | |
- ISA video cards are not supported
References
Categories:
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- DOS
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid template usage (Image)
- Invalid template usage (DLC/done)
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Invalid section order
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)