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+ | |release history = An action game titled '''''Command & Conquer: Commando''''' is known to have been in the works since at least July 1997, with a PlayStation prototype build from that time leaking in 2014, most likely using the engine from [[Sports Car GT]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://tcrf.net/Command_%26_Conquer:_Commando|Command & Conquer: Commando - The Cutting Room Floor|date=2023-05-30}}</ref> It was later renamed to ''Command & Conquer: Renegade'', and despite showcases in 2000 and 2001 with a scheduled release for late 2001, the game's release slipped (to which the developers themselves [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM0QUcGGdoQ jokingly pointed out]), finally releasing in February 2002. | ||
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+ | Post-release support included 10 patches and modding tools. In agreement with [[Company:Electronic Arts|EA]], several popular standalone total conversion modifications have been released, hosted at [https://w3dhub.com/ W3D Hub]. | ||
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+ | The game was only ever released digitally on [[Store:Origin|Origin]] as part of the ''Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection'' package. | ||
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+ | |current state = The official multiplayer master server, Westwood Online, was redirected to the community-run [https://xwis.net/ XWIS] server in 2005 in agreement with [[Company:Electronic Arts|EA]]'s German community team, and using the in-game multiplayer menus lead to it without any additional configuration, but this service is presently seldom used due to CnCNet's quality-of-life improvements. An alternative server list, mainly of servers using the unofficial [[#Tiberian Technologies Scripts|Tiberian Technologies Scripts]] package of fixes, updates and quality-of-life improvements, is available on [https://cncnet.org/renegade#servers CnCNet]. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Settings in config tool are not saved=== | ===Settings in config tool are not saved=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|WWConfig.exe}} [[Windows Compatibility Mode|as administrator | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run {{file|WWConfig.exe}} [[Windows Compatibility Mode|as administrator]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
===Stuck at the Renegade config popup=== | ===Stuck at the Renegade config popup=== | ||
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===Applying config settings=== | ===Applying config settings=== | ||
− | {{ii}} On the Scripts 4.1 patch there is a small bug where the highest available resolution is shown as being the first one, the last resolution being 1440x900. | + | {{ii}} On the Scripts 4.1 patch, there is a small bug where the highest available resolution is shown as being the first one, the last resolution being 1440x900. |
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
Revision as of 13:02, 30 May 2023
For the fan made multiplayer remake, see Renegade X.
Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Westwood 3D | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 26, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Vehicles | Flight, Helicopter, Tank |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Sci-fi |
Series | Command & Conquer |
⤏ 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 |
Warnings
Command & Conquer: Renegade is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person FPS game in the Command & Conquer series.
An action game titled Command & Conquer: Commando is known to have been in the works since at least July 1997, with a PlayStation prototype build from that time leaking in 2014, most likely using the engine from Sports Car GT.[1] It was later renamed to Command & Conquer: Renegade, and despite showcases in 2000 and 2001 with a scheduled release for late 2001, the game's release slipped (to which the developers themselves jokingly pointed out), finally releasing in February 2002.
Post-release support included 10 patches and modding tools. In agreement with EA, several popular standalone total conversion modifications have been released, hosted at W3D Hub.
The game was only ever released digitally on Origin as part of the Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection package.
The official multiplayer master server, Westwood Online, was redirected to the community-run XWIS server in 2005 in agreement with EA's German community team, and using the in-game multiplayer menus lead to it without any additional configuration, but this service is presently seldom used due to CnCNet's quality-of-life improvements. An alternative server list, mainly of servers using the unofficial Tiberian Technologies Scripts package of fixes, updates and quality-of-life improvements, is available on CnCNet.
General information
- W3D Hub - A community dedicated to modding Command & Conquer Renegade
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- Renegade section on CNC.community
- Renegade section on CNCNZ.com
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc 2.51.021 DRM[Note 1]. Bypassed by Tiberian Technologies Scripts | |||
Origin | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. Included with EA Play. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free multiplayer demo is available from GameFront and CNCNZ.com.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. Does not require a prior installation of the base game to install and run. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Retail Renegade patch v1.037 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ and GameFront.
- The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection versions are already patched to the latest version.
Tiberian Technologies Scripts
- Patch 1.037 is not required as it will be automatically applied if not found.
- A fan made patch containing new additions, most notably including a new Vsync checkbox along with the ability of changing the quality settings for the shader and post process effects, as well as numerous code optimizations.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Westwood\Renegade\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\save\[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Stretched by default. Use Tiberian Technologies Scripts. Resolution is set externally via wwconfig.exe |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Stretched by default. Use Tiberian Technologies Scripts. Resolution is set externally via wwconfig.exe |
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Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Tiberian Technologies Scripts. Set in wwconfig.exe |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. Use d3d8to9 on Windows 10.For Better Vsync use Tiberian Technologies Scripts. Set in wwconfig.exe |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Field of view (FOV)
Editing file[4] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2, A3D 2.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | ||||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Korean |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 127 | |||
Online play | 127 | Westwood Online is still available as XWIS. See GameSpy replacement for GameSpy. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | Quick Match, the matchmaking feature of Westwood Online, was discontinued. | |
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 7025 |
UDP | 4848, 4849, 25300 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
GameSpy replacement
GameSpy master server has been replaced by a community-run server, hosted by C&C IRC.
- Before proceeding, make sure you have the latest version of the Tiberian Technologies Scripts installed.
Use built-in server listing |
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Use W3D Hub Launcher |
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Use external server listers |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2. Important tweaks (required) see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues fixed
Settings in config tool are not saved
Run WWConfig.exe as administrator[citation needed]
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Stuck at the Renegade config popup
Make sure the graphics card drivers are up to date[citation needed] |
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Instructions[citation needed] |
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Press Esc to exit Renegade, then restart your computer or sign out. |
Applying config settings
- On the Scripts 4.1 patch, there is a small bug where the highest available resolution is shown as being the first one, the last resolution being 1440x900.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Westwood Online, GameSpy | Westwood Online is still available as XWIS. See GameSpy replacement for GameSpy. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 950 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Command & Conquer Renegade Question - Ars Technica OpenForum - last accessed on 2016-12-09