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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 16, 2010}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|command-conquer-4-tiberian-twilight|64}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|command-conquer-4-tiberian-twilight|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Command & Conquer }}
 
|steam appid  = 47700
 
|steam appid  = 47700
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-4-tiberian-twilight
 +
|hltb        = 1834
 +
|lutris      = command-and-conquer-4-tiberian-twilight
 
|strategywiki = Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
 
|strategywiki = Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
 +
|mobygames    = 45630
 
|wikipedia    = Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
 
|wikipedia    = Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
 
|winehq      = 11100
 
|winehq      = 11100
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Command & Conquer}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
+
|introduction      = '''''Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight''''' is a real-time tactics game in the ''[[Series:Command & Conquer|Command & Conquer]]'' series, serving as the final game in the ''Tiberium'' universe. It requires an EA account and an active online connection to the official servers at all times, even when playing the {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} campaign or skirmishes against AI. Like in ''[[Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3]]'', the campaign can be played in co-operative mode with a second human player, but this time solo play does not force an AI co-commander. Units are unlocked by leveling the player account through {{Glossary:Free-to-grind}} methods, but do not offer paid boosts of any kind. The maximum player count is increased from 8 to 10.
 +
 
 +
|release history  = The game was initially supposed to be a {{Glossary:Multiplayer}}-only spin-off of ''[[Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars]]'' for the Asian market, named '''''Command & Conquer: Arena''''', but during the prototyping phase, internal corporate meddling resulted in the game receiving a full campaign and shipped quickly, despite the decision being poorly received by the developers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamereplays.org/community/Candid_interview_with_former_CandC_Developer_Greg_Black-t633194.html|title=Candid interview with former C&C Developer Greg Black - GameReplays.org|date=2023-05-30}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
The game was panned by critics and fans alike due to gameplay design and storyline decisions, finding itself on lists of worst-rated mainstream games on Steam.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamingbible.com/features/pc-the-worst-video-games-of-all-time-according-to-steam-users-20211006|title=The Worst Video Games Of All Time, According To Steam Users (GamingBible.com)|date=2023-05-30}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
Post-launch support included 3 minor patches tackling installation issues in non-English languages, network stability and map additions, but the gameplay itself was never tweaked beyond the release version. A [[#Worldbuilder (map editor)|map editor (Worldbuilder)]] was also released post-launch. [[Company:EA Los Angeles|EA Los Angeles]] reorganized by splitting to [[Company:Danger Close Games|Danger Close]] (FPS division) and [[Company:Victory Games|Victory Games]] (short-lived RTS division) shortly after the game was released.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game suffers from extended server downtimes, which affects multiplayer viability but permits campaign playthroughs. It was delisted from Steam on October 12, 2021<ref name="CNC4SteamDelisted">{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/47700/history/?changeid=12826480|title=Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight - Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight History - Change #12826480 - SteamDB|date=2023-05-30}}</ref>, but remained available as part of the ''Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection'' package on Origin/EA App until March 7, 2024, when it was made available on Steam again, also as part of ''The Ultimate Collection''. It is one of the few games in the series without an alternative community server.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/ EA's Official Command & Conquer site]
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{{mm}} [https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Portal:Tiberian_Twilight Command & Conquer Wiki] - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
−
{{mm}} [http://www.commandandconquer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?11-C-amp-C4-Tiberian-Twilight Official Forums] for game
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{{mm}} [https://cncnz.com/games/tiberian-twilight/ Tiberian Twilight section on CNCNZ.com]
−
{{mm}} [http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/EVA_Database Command & Conquer Wiki] - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
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{{mm}} [https://www.gamereplays.org/commandandconquer4/ Tiberian Twilight section on GameReplays.org]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/47700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | online | | Origin | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | key, account, online | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | Origin | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1079-1 | Origin, online | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1079-2|Ultimate Collection}} | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin, account, online | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. <br> [https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-4/standard-edition | Origin, online| | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 47700 | Steam, account, online | Bundled as part of {{Store link|Steam-bundle|39394|Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection}}. <br> Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. |  | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/ultimate-collection | Origin, online | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-4 | Origin, account, online| |  | Windows | unavailable }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 47700 | Steam, online | |  | Windows }}
+
}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|offline=no}}.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Command and Conquer 4\Profiles\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Command and Conquer 4\Profiles\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Command and Conquer 4\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Command and Conquer 4\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               = true
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   = true
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
−
|widescreen resolution notes=  
+
|widescreen resolution notes= For unsupported resolutions, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
−
|multimonitor notes        = No centralized HUD
+
|multimonitor notes        = No centralized HUD.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = Set <code>-win</code> as launch option.
 
|windowed notes            = Set <code>-win</code> as launch option.
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use <code>-win -fullscreen</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameters]], and <code>-xpos 0 -ypos 0</code> if window is off screen.
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
−
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
+
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, with game speed tied to frame rate.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Fixbox|description=Custom resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-09-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\Command and Conquer 4\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\|folder}}
 +
# Open {{file|Options.ini}} with a text editor.
 +
# Find this line: <code>Resolution = xxxx xxx</code> and edit it to set the desired resolution.
 +
# Save the changes.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Command and Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
−
}}
 
−
{{L10n/switch
 
−
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
−
|interface = true
 
−
|audio    = unknown
 
−
|subtitles = unknown
 
−
|notes    =
 
−
|fan      =
 
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|tcp  = 3840, 4005, 4808, 4810, 4995, 7000-7002
 
|tcp  = 3840, 4005, 4808, 4810, 4995, 7000-7002
 
|udp  = 1234-1237, 3478, 5009, 5060, 5062
 
|udp  = 1234-1237, 3478, 5009, 5060, 5062
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Black screen===
 
===Black screen===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Black screen|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}}}
+
# Lower the main desktop resolution to 800x600 and try to run the game again. If it successfully runs, {{key|Alt|Tab}} and change back the resolution, then go back to the game and set the correct resolution in-game.
−
# Lower your main desktop to 800x600 and try to run the game again. If it successfully runs alt-tab and change back the resolution, then go back to the game and set the correct resolution in-game.
+
# If the problem persists, set {{file|CNC4.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.
−
# If the problem persists go to the installation folder and right-click <code>CNC4.exe</code> go to compatibility tab, check the compatibility box and choose Windows XP (Service Pack 3).
 
−
# Try to run the game again with these two "fixes" applied.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  =  
+
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|interface        =
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|input            =
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|cutscenes        = On2 VP6
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|cutscenes notes  =
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Command !! Description
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|-
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| -win || Runs the game in windowed mode
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|-
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| -fullscreen || Runs the game in fullscreen mode. Combine with <code>-win</code> for borderless windowed mode.
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|-
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| -xres [number] || Sets resolution width
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|-
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| -yres [number] || Sets resolution height
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|-
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| -xpos [number] || Sets horizontal offset of the window
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|-
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| -ypos [number] || Sets vertical offset of the window
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|-
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| -ui || Opens the autorun feature otherwise called by inserting the game disc
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|-
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| -replayGame [filename] || Plays replay file
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|}
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===Worldbuilder (map editor)===
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* The Worldbuilder is available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberian-twilight-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ] and  [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc4-tiberian-twilight/downloads/cc-4-tiberian-twilight-worldbuilder ModDB].
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Latest revision as of 19:30, 10 March 2024

Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight cover
Developers
EA Los Angeles
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
SAGE 2.0
Release dates
Windows March 16, 2010
Reception
Metacritic 64
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Themes Sci-fi
Series Command & Conquer
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Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight on IGDB
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Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight guide on StrategyWiki
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight on MobyGames
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight on Wikipedia
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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

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight is a real-time tactics game in the Command & Conquer series, serving as the final game in the Tiberium universe. It requires an EA account and an active online connection to the official servers at all times, even when playing the singleplayer campaign or skirmishes against AI. Like in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, the campaign can be played in co-operative mode with a second human player, but this time solo play does not force an AI co-commander. Units are unlocked by leveling the player account through free-to-grind methods, but do not offer paid boosts of any kind. The maximum player count is increased from 8 to 10.

The game was initially supposed to be a multiplayer-only spin-off of Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars for the Asian market, named Command & Conquer: Arena, but during the prototyping phase, internal corporate meddling resulted in the game receiving a full campaign and shipped quickly, despite the decision being poorly received by the developers.[1]

The game was panned by critics and fans alike due to gameplay design and storyline decisions, finding itself on lists of worst-rated mainstream games on Steam.[2]

Post-launch support included 3 minor patches tackling installation issues in non-English languages, network stability and map additions, but the gameplay itself was never tweaked beyond the release version. A map editor (Worldbuilder) was also released post-launch. EA Los Angeles reorganized by splitting to Danger Close (FPS division) and Victory Games (short-lived RTS division) shortly after the game was released.

The game suffers from extended server downtimes, which affects multiplayer viability but permits campaign playthroughs. It was delisted from Steam on October 12, 2021[3], but remained available as part of the Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection package on Origin/EA App until March 7, 2024, when it was made available on Steam again, also as part of The Ultimate Collection. It is one of the few games in the series without an alternative community server.

General information

Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
Tiberian Twilight section on CNCNZ.com
Tiberian Twilight section on GameReplays.org
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
CD key
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 SecuROM PA DRM.
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Windows
Origin
Origin
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. Included with EA Play.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
 Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection.
Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
All versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Command and Conquer 4\Profiles\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47700/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Command and Conquer 4\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47700/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
For unsupported resolutions, see Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
No centralized HUD.
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Set -win as launch option.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use -win -fullscreen parameters, and -xpos 0 -ypos 0 if window is off screen.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, with game speed tied to frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Custom resolution[4]
  1. Go to %APPDATA%\Command and Conquer 4\Profiles\<user-id>\
  2. Open Options.ini with a text editor.
  3. Find this line: Resolution = xxxx xxx and edit it to set the desired resolution.
  4. Save the changes.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
No mouse acceleration.
Mouse sensitivity
For scroll speed.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Korean
Polish
Russian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
10 Versus, Co-op
Co-op campaign supports two players.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3840, 4005, 4808, 4810, 4995, 7000-7002
UDP 1234-1237, 3478, 5009, 5060, 5062
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Black screen

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Lower the main desktop resolution to 800x600 and try to run the game again. If it successfully runs, Alt+Tab ↹ and change back the resolution, then go back to the game and set the correct resolution in-game.
  2. If the problem persists, set CNC4.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes On2 VP6

Command line arguments

Command Description
-win Runs the game in windowed mode
-fullscreen Runs the game in fullscreen mode. Combine with -win for borderless windowed mode.
-xres [number] Sets resolution width
-yres [number] Sets resolution height
-xpos [number] Sets horizontal offset of the window
-ypos [number] Sets vertical offset of the window
-ui Opens the autorun feature otherwise called by inserting the game disc
-replayGame [filename] Plays replay file

Worldbuilder (map editor)

  • The Worldbuilder is available from CNCNZ and ModDB.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3 Vista SP1, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
AMD Athlon 64 X2		 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6800
ATI Radeon X1600
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon X1900


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/47700/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (47700) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References