Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3"
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+ | {{ii}} Retail Windows Red Alert 3 patch v1.12 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/red-alert-3-downloads/#patches CNCNZ], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/command-and-conquer-red-alert-3/category/v1-12 GameFront] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/red_alert3.php Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-12}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-12}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Delete or rename <code>RA3_EA_logo.vp6</code>, <code>RA3_Gameplay_720p.vp6</code>, and <code>RedAlertLogo.vp6</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>RA3_EA_logo.vp6</code>, <code>RA3_Gameplay_720p.vp6</code>, and <code>RedAlertLogo.vp6</code>. | ||
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# Make a backup of <code>RA3.exe</code>. | # Make a backup of <code>RA3.exe</code>. | ||
# Download the fixed version from [https://www.gamereplays.org/community/index.php?showtopic=1048771 this page] and replace <code>RA3.exe</code>. | # Download the fixed version from [https://www.gamereplays.org/community/index.php?showtopic=1048771 this page] and replace <code>RA3.exe</code>. | ||
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|online play players = 6 | |online play players = 6 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. | + | |online play notes = Official servers have been shut down. Replaced with [https://cnc-online.net C&C:Online]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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− | === | + | ===Restore command-line parameter and mod support (The Ultimate Collection)=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{ii}} The Ultimate Collection on Origin was released with no support for mods or command line arguments. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Medstar's fixed launchers (The Ultimate Collection)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | # | + | {{ii}} An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes some registry entries and allows [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Instructions|command line arguments]] to function properly). |
− | # | + | {{ii}} Previous fixed launchers from Bibber were not available and supported for a while at Bibber's own request, but can be [https://bibber.eu/downloads/cnc-ultimate-collection-launchers/ downloaded] again from his site. As support and availability is unknown, it is advised to remove those and replace them with Medstar's ones. |
− | # | + | # Download the last released version from [https://github.com/Medstar117/CNC-Ultimate-Collection-Fixed-Launchers/releases GitHub] or alternatively from [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-generals/downloads/new-fixed-ultimate-collection-launchers-v101 ModDB]. |
+ | # Extract the file from the ZIP file. | ||
+ | # Run the installer. | ||
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|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
|multiplayer notes= Shut down in 2014. | |multiplayer notes= Shut down in 2014. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Switching GPUs=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set a default graphics card in Windows 10|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | Red Alert 3 apparently prioritizes the integrated graphics card over the dedicated one in systems with two GPUs. If the integrated card runs the game slowly because it is not as powerful as the dedicated one, this may result in severe slowdown when running the game at Ultra Settings. Normally this fix is simply accomplished by using the Windows 10 graphical setup to select the High Performance GPU, but Red Alert 3 requires an extra step (if running the latest version, 1.12): | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data</code> | ||
+ | # You will see several files with the <code>.game</code> extension. Rename the file <code>ra3_1.12.game</code> to <code>ra3_1.12.game.exe</code> (simply add the <code>.exe</code> extension). | ||
+ | # Open "Settings", select "System" and then "Display". | ||
+ | # Beneath the "Multiple displays" section, click on "Graphics settings". | ||
+ | # Choose the app via the pull-down menu, then click the "Add" button. | ||
+ | # Add <code>ra3_1.12.game.exe</code> to the list, left-click on it and select options, then click on "High Performance". | ||
+ | The game will now run on the dedicated graphics card instead of the integrated one, ensuring maximum performance. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Worldbuilder (map editor)=== | ||
+ | * There is a "standard version" (2.0) for most users, available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/red-alert-3-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ], [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-3/downloads/cc-red-alert-3-worldbuilder-v20 ModDB] and [https://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=465 CnCLabs]. | ||
+ | * A separate, significantly larger version, is meant for use with the official mod SDK, available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/red-alert-3-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ], [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-3/downloads/ra3-mod-worldbuilder ModDB] and [https://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=1514 CnCLabs]. | ||
+ | {{--}} Maps created with either Worldbuilder are not meant for the [[Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising|Uprising]] standalone expansion pack and may result in broken terrain. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} The Origin release has a missing registry key by default, preventing custom maps from displaying. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry key for Origin release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.cnclabs.com/forums/cnc_postsm126363_Maps-installation--not-found-my-answers-yet.aspx#post126363|title=Maps installation (not found my answers yet)|date=2022-01-31}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Run the Registry Editor and go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts\Red Alert 3</code>. | ||
+ | # Add a DWORD value titled <code>UseLocalUserMaps</code> and leave it at <code>0</code>. | ||
+ | # Close the Registry Editor. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 10 August 2022
Developers | |
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EA Los Angeles | |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc.[1][2] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
SAGE 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 28, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | March 24, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Asia, Europe, North 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
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Small but dedicated community.
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
General information
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only)
- Red Alert 3 on CNC.community
- Red Alert 3 section on CNCNZ.com
- Red Alert 3 section on GameReplays.org
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7, SecuROM PA, and SecuROM DFA DRM. Five machine activation limit. A De-Authorization Tool is available, and an in-built option is available as of patch 1.05. Can be redeemed on Origin through the client. Disc not needed to run the game. |
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Origin | Included with EA Play. | |||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. Included with EA Play. |
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Steam | ||||
(unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Retail Windows Red Alert 3 patch v1.12 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ, GameFront or Patches-Scrolls.
- The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[3] |
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Speed up loading
Use the RA3 Quickloader |
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Upon launch, the game attempts to look up an EA server which used to distribute relevant news for the game. Since it has been offline since the late 2010s and the timeout is relatively long, loading the game may take a while.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\Red Alert 3\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17480/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Red Alert 3\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/17480/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | Only available through The Ultimate Collection version | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | For unlisted resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | Position affects gameplay. Disable non-primary displays to fix black screen on startup. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Windowed | Use -win parameter. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
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 | Only supports Stereo audio. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | Retail only. A low quality translation. Subtitles are completely out of sync. Somewhat fixed in 1.07 patch, but issues still remain. A fan made patch is available to improve the translation. | |||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Thai | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Versus Regular PvP/PvE only; campaign co-op requires online. |
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Online play | 6 | Versus, Co-op Official servers have been shut down. Replaced with C&C:Online. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 3783, 4321, 6660-6669, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
UDP | 6515, 6500, 13139, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup with an "application error" when launched from executable (Steam)
Create missing file |
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Restore command-line parameter and mod support (The Ultimate Collection)
- The Ultimate Collection on Origin was released with no support for mods or command line arguments.
Use Medstar's fixed launchers (The Ultimate Collection)[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | On2 VP6 | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Shut down in 2014. |
Switching GPUs
Set a default graphics card in Windows 10 |
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Red Alert 3 apparently prioritizes the integrated graphics card over the dedicated one in systems with two GPUs. If the integrated card runs the game slowly because it is not as powerful as the dedicated one, this may result in severe slowdown when running the game at Ultra Settings. Normally this fix is simply accomplished by using the Windows 10 graphical setup to select the High Performance GPU, but Red Alert 3 requires an extra step (if running the latest version, 1.12):
The game will now run on the dedicated graphics card instead of the integrated one, ensuring maximum performance. |
Worldbuilder (map editor)
- There is a "standard version" (2.0) for most users, available from CNCNZ, ModDB and CnCLabs.
- A separate, significantly larger version, is meant for use with the official mod SDK, available from CNCNZ, ModDB and CnCLabs.
- Maps created with either Worldbuilder are not meant for the Uprising standalone expansion pack and may result in broken terrain.
- The Origin release has a missing registry key by default, preventing custom maps from displaying.
Edit registry key for Origin release[6] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon XP 2200+ Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz |
AMD Athlon XP 2800+ Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1800 Nvidia GeForce 6800 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/17480/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (17480) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ TransGaming to Bring EA’s Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 to Mac – The Mac Observer - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Ships for Mac - PCWorld - last accessed on 2017-12-31
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-09-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Maps installation (not found my answers yet) - last accessed on 2022-01-31