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− | {{ii}} Patch is included in installation via [[# | + | {{ii}} Patch is included in installation via [[#Unofficial downloads|RA1 Installer]] (see above). |
{{ii}} Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there. | {{ii}} Not needed for fan-made packages, it is already present there. | ||
{{ii}} This patch contains: | {{ii}} This patch contains: |
Revision as of 15:12, 28 September 2014
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Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Original | Virgin Interactive |
Current | Electronic Arts |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 31, 1996 |
Windows | October 31, 1996 |
⤏ 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.
- Completely playable on modern PCs after installing the 3.03p fan patch.
- If you want a modernized Red Alert experience, check out OpenRA to play on Linux.
- 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
- C&C Communications Center forums
- CNCNZ subforum
- Command & Conquer Wiki
- PortableRA and ra303p patch discussion
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Generals. | |||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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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 C&C.Also includes Tiberian Dawn and Dune 2000 modes. For more information, see below. }}
- PortableRA is available in installable or portable (stripped, multiplayer-only) form with add-ons. Extra contents included.
- RA1 Installer Install game on modern systems. Patch 3.03p included, widescreen support included. (It doesn't install expansion videos from PS1 version).
- RedAlert1.com is Optimized for multiplayer (small size, up-to-date). Missions, music and cutscenes are omitted.
(go to CnCNet lobby and download the music in the settings).
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 web installer includes an option to install games from original CDs/ISOs and patch the installation afterwards. More information available at CnC-Comm forums.
Essential improvements
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 (by CnCNet) and LAN playability up to 8 players
- Support for higher resolutions
- No-CD option
- Missions from Counterstrike and Aftermath expansions
- Complete feature list.
- In the compatibility tab all compatibility options should be turned off.[1]
- You could also download The Lost Files which complement expansions with videos from PSX Red Alert.
- There is also extra music to download, from PSX Red Alert as well.
- Support for regular Red Alert installation, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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redalert.ini
contains normal game settings. -
ddraw.ini
contains CnC-DDraw settings (present after patch). -
cncnet.ini
contains CnCNet settings.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
- These are video settings alongside the fan patch.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | See below. | |||
French | See below. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, see below. | |||
Russian | Partial audio support; fan translation, see below. |
- RA patch also adds support for multiple languages. Download them from PCGamingWiki repository.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | CnCNet only | |
Dedicated | CnCNet only, see here. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 8054 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration through CnCNet UPnP tool.
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, 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 patch.
- It is recommended to run once with administrator privileges.
- 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 directs 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
Maps
- C&C has support for external maps, both multiplayer and singleplayer.
- Map editors can be downloaded inside CnCNet's game options.
- Cnc-Comm.com - Mapping discussion
Re-implementations
OpenRA
- Red Alert recreation that tries to modernize the classic gameplay of older Command & Conquer games (and Dune 2000).
- Cross-platform multiplayer for Windows, OS X and Linux.
- Features a reimagined interface amongst other things.
- Music and campaign (in the works) are missing from the game; download the music from Desura mirror and put it into:
- Windows:
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\OpenRA\Content\ra
- OS X:
~/Library/Application Support/OpenRA/Content/ra
- Linux:
~/.openra/Content/ra
- Windows:
- The Red Alert - A total conversion of Red Alert 3
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 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 |
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0, Windows 3.1 | 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 |
- ISA video cards are not supported
References
Categories:
- Pages needing cover images
- DOS
- Windows
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Series)
- Invalid template usage (DRM)
- Invalid template usage (Availability)
- Pages with broken file links
- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
- Self-hosting
- Invalid template usage (Network)
- Invalid template usage (Fixbox)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)
- Missing section (API)