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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Westwood 3D}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Westwood 3D}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|command-conquer-renegade|75}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|command-conquer-renegade|75}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|command-conquer-renegade| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|command-conquer-renegade|}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Command & Conquer}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | |steam appid = | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Helicopter, Tank}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Command & Conquer }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20021204102400/http://westwood.ea.com:80/games/ccuniverse/renegade/english/index.shtml | ||
+ | |steam appid = 2229890 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|hltb = 1844 | |hltb = 1844 | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Command & Conquer: Renegade |
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 5881 |
|wikipedia = Command & Conquer: Renegade | |wikipedia = Command & Conquer: Renegade | ||
|winehq = 686 | |winehq = 686 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The game was released digitally on [[Store:Origin|Origin]] as part of the ''Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection'' package; that package was also released on [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on March 7, 2024. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |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<ref name="XWIS2005">{{Refurl|url=https://ppmforums.com/topic-9241/bye-bye-wol-xwis-is-the-official-online-gaming-service-now/|title=Bye Bye WOL! XWIS is the official online gaming service now! <nowiki>|</nowiki> Project Perfect Mod|date=2024-03-08}}</ref>, and using the in-game multiplayer menus lead to it without any additional configuration, but this service is presently seldom used. An alternative server list existed on [[GameSpy]] until its closure in 2014. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The unofficial [[#Tiberian Technologies Scripts|Tiberian Technologies Scripts]] package includes fixes, code updates and quality-of-life improvements, as well as a popular [[#GameSpy replacement|GameSpy server replacement]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.w3dhub.com W3D Hub] - A community dedicated to modding Command & Conquer Renegade |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Portal:Renegade Command & Conquer Wiki] - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related | |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://cnc.community/renegade Renegade section on CNC.community] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://cncnz.com/games/renegade Renegade section on CNCNZ.com] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2229890/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2.51.021}}. Bypassed by [[#Tiberian Technologies Scripts|Tiberian Technologies Scripts]] | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | The First Decade. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | 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| Steam | 2229890 | DRM-free | Bundled as part of {{Store link|Steam-bundle|39394|Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection}}. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>Steam DRM removed on March 9, 2024.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/2229890/history/?changeid=22697758|title=Command & Conquer™: Renegade · Command & Conquer Renegade™ History · Change #22697758 · SteamDB|date=2024-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-03-09}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Demo=== |
+ | {{ii}} A free multiplayer demo is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/cnc-renegade/file/renegade-multiplayer-demo GameFront] and [https://cncnz.com/downloads/renegade-downloads/#demo CNCNZ.com]. | ||
− | === | + | ==Monetization== |
− | + | {{Monetization | |
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |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. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | {{ii}} | + | ===Patches=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Retail Renegade patch v1.037 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/renegade-downloads/#patches CNCNZ] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/cnc-renegade/category/patches-80 GameFront]. |
+ | {{ii}} The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection versions are already patched to the latest version. | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://www.tiberiantechnologies.org/downloads 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 [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vsync]] checkbox along with the ability of changing the quality settings for the shader and post process effects, as well as numerous code optimizations. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Westwood\Renegade\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Westwood\Renegade\ </br> {{P|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Westwood\Renegade\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = Use [[#Tiberian Technologies Scripts|Tiberian Technologies Scripts]]. Set in {{file|wwconfig.exe}} | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Always enabled.<br> | ||
+ | Use [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9] on Windows 10/11, or use the improved Vsync included in [[#Tiberian Technologies Scripts|Tiberian Technologies Scripts]]. Set in {{file|wwconfig.exe}} | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Editing file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=4718079#p4718079|title=Command & Conquer Renegade Question - Ars Technica OpenForum|date=2016-12-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Editing file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=4718079#p4718079|title=Command & Conquer Renegade Question - Ars Technica OpenForum|date=2016-12-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download and install [http://xhp.xwis.net/utilities/XCC_Utilities.exe XCC Utilities] | # Download and install [http://xhp.xwis.net/utilities/XCC_Utilities.exe XCC Utilities] | ||
− | # Launch {{file|XCC Mixer.exe}} | + | # Launch {{file|XCC Mixer.exe}} and use it to open {{file|{{P|game}}\Data\always.dat}} |
− | + | # Extract {{file|cameras.ini}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data}} | |
− | # Extract {{file|cameras.ini}} to {{ | + | # Open {{file|cameras.ini}} and modify any of the <code>FOV=</code> values to desired ones |
− | # Open {{file|cameras.ini}} and modify any of the <code>FOV=</code> values to | + | # Save the file. |
− | # Save the file | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} This will be flagged as cheating by any game servers that run anti-cheat plugins and may result in an auto kick or ban. | {{ii}} This will be flagged as cheating by any game servers that run anti-cheat plugins and may result in an auto kick or ban. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 2, A3D 2.0. | |eax support notes = EAX 2, A3D 2.0. | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Image|Command and Conquer Renegade Network.png|In-game network settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 127 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 127 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Lobbies point to [https://xwis.net/ XWIS] by default since October 20, 2005 as part of an agreement with EA.<ref name="XWIS2005" /> An alternative [[GameSpy]] master server existed, but was shut down in 2014; see [[#GameSpy replacement|GameSpy replacement]] for a popular alternative. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = Quick Match, the matchmaking feature of Westwood Online, was discontinued. | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 7025 | ||
+ | |udp = 4848, 4849, 25300 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===GameSpy replacement=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Before proceeding, make sure the latest version of the [[#Tiberian Technologies Scripts|Tiberian Technologies Scripts]] is installed. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://cncnet.org/renegade List of servers hosted using this replacement] | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use built-in server listing|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Built-in GameSpy server listing was introduced in [[#Tiberian Technologies Scripts|TT]] 4.7 Update 2 (r8615). Versions prior to this do not contain a GameSpy listing accessible inside game. Make sure the game is up to date. | ||
+ | # Open the game. | ||
+ | # GameSpy listing is available under Multiplay Internet > GameSpy menu. | ||
+ | # Change the nickname using the Options button inside GameSpy menu. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use W3D Hub Launcher|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and install the [https://w3dhub.com/forum/files/file/10-w3d-hub-launcher/ W3D Hub Launcher]. | ||
+ | # If the launcher does not detect the game automatically, click on the Renegade icon in the launcher, followed by "Import Game". Navigate to {{file|game.exe}} in {{folder|{{P|game}}}} and select it. | ||
+ | # GameSpy listing is available under Server Browser tab. Change the nickname using the Set Nickname button. | ||
+ | * A more in-depth guide can be found in [https://w3dhub.com/forum/topic/417346-renegade-is-playable-on-the-w3d-hub-launcher/ this thread]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use external server listers|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} External listers are here for reference, and not recommended for use. Please use other two options as they are more reliable and has regular support. | ||
+ | * [https://multiplayerforums.com/files/file/70-renlist/ RenList]: RenList is a server browsing tool for Westwood Online (XWIS) and GameSpy. | ||
+ | # Select the location of your game executable and change your nickname from Options menu. Optionally, providing XWIS credentials will enable WOL server listing. | ||
+ | # GSA tab is the GameSpy server listing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://multiplayerforums.com/files/file/2400-masterlist-gsa-listing-utility-for-cc-renegade/ MasterList]: MasterList is a GameSpy server browsing tool with URL protocol and customization support. | ||
+ | # Select the location of the game executable and change the nickname from Menu > Options. Optionally, URL protocol support can be enabled by following Menu > Options > URL Protocol > Register. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vorpx = hackable | |vorpx = hackable | ||
|vorpx modes = G3D | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
− | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[ | + | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[dgVoodoo 2]]. Important tweaks (required) see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Renegade_/ profile introduction]. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Renegade_/ vorpx forum]. |
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Settings in config tool are not saved=== | ===Settings in config tool are not saved=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure the graphics card drivers are up to date|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}} |
===Missing main menu text=== | ===Missing main menu text=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Press {{key|Esc}} to exit Renegade and restart the computer.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Applying config settings=== | ===Applying config settings=== | ||
− | {{ii}} On the Scripts 4.1 patch there | + | {{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=Run {{file|WWConfig.exe}} and select the currently used display in order to change the video settings.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | }} |
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<gallery widths=160px heights=100px> | <gallery widths=160px heights=100px> | ||
File:Command and Conquer Renegade Fan Patch External Video.png | File:Command and Conquer Renegade Fan Patch External Video.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Westwood Online, GameSpy |
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:02, 2 June 2024
For the fan made multiplayer remake, see Renegade X.
Developers | |
---|---|
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 released digitally on Origin as part of the Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection package; that package was also released on Steam on March 7, 2024.
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[2], and using the in-game multiplayer menus lead to it without any additional configuration, but this service is presently seldom used. An alternative server list existed on GameSpy until its closure in 2014.
The unofficial Tiberian Technologies Scripts package includes fixes, code updates and quality-of-life improvements, as well as a popular GameSpy server replacement.
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
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc 2.51.021 DRM[Note 1]. Bypassed by Tiberian Technologies Scripts | |||
Retail | The First Decade. | |||
Origin | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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Steam | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. Included with EA Play (Steam). Steam DRM removed on March 9, 2024.[5][6] |
Demo
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\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Westwood\Renegade\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2229890/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\save\[Note 4] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2229890/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled. Use d3d8to9 on Windows 10/11, or use the improved Vsync included in Tiberian Technologies Scripts. Set in wwconfig.exe |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Field of view (FOV)
Editing file[7] |
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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 | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 127 | |||
Online play | 127 | Lobbies point to XWIS by default since October 20, 2005 as part of an agreement with EA.[2] An alternative GameSpy master server existed, but was shut down in 2014; see GameSpy replacement for a popular alternative. |
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
- Before proceeding, make sure the latest version of the Tiberian Technologies Scripts is installed.
- List of servers hosted using this replacement
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 introduction. 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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Press Esc to exit Renegade and restart the computer.[citation needed] |
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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.
Run WWConfig.exe and select the currently used display in order to change the video settings.[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 |
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[3] 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.[4]
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details. - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2229890/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2229890) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bye Bye WOL! XWIS is the official online gaming service now! | Project Perfect Mod - last accessed on 2024-03-08
- ↑ 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 · Command & Conquer Renegade™ History · Change #22697758 · SteamDB - last accessed on 2024-03-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2024-03-09
- ↑ Command & Conquer Renegade Question - Ars Technica OpenForum - last accessed on 2016-12-09