Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars"
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+ | {{ii}} The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version. Applying a retail patch to a digital release will reinstate the SecuROM disc check. | ||
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+ | *Retail Windows Tiberium Wars patch v1.09 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#patches CNCNZ] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/cnc3.php Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
+ | *Retail Windows Kane's Wrath expansion patch v1.02 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/kanes-wrath-downloads/#patches CNCNZ] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/command_and_conquer3_kanes_wrath.php Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
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===Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)=== | ===Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)=== | ||
An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes registry entries and allows [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Instructions|command line arguments]] to function properly). | An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes registry entries and allows [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Instructions|command line arguments]] to function properly). |
Revision as of 10:39, 13 July 2021
Developers | |
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EA Los Angeles | |
Kane's Wrath | BreakAway Games |
macOS (OS X) | TransGaming Inc. |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
SAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 28, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | August 28, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
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
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement
- Official Forums for game series - not longer available.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. Can be redeemed on Origin through the EA Support. |
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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 |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath | Bundled with Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version. Applying a retail patch to a digital release will reinstate the SecuROM disc check.
- Retail Windows Tiberium Wars patch v1.09 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ or Patches-Scrolls.
- Retail Windows Kane's Wrath expansion patch v1.02 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ or Patches-Scrolls.
Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)
An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes registry entries and allows command line arguments to function properly).
It can be downloaded from the ModDB page.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %APPDATA%\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars>\Profiles\<user-id>\ %APPDATA%\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath>\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars>\ %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath>\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | Only possible through The Ultimate Collection version. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | For unsupported resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Disable Anti-Aliasing if the game doesn't launch | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Windowed | Use -win parameter.Use -xres # -yres # for custom window resolution. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming Alternatively, -win -fullscreen parameters, and -xpos 0 -ypos 0 if window is off screen. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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
- Most resolutions are supported natively, but some (such as 1280x768) are not. If your preferred resolution is not supported natively, then you'll need to edit
options.ini
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Widescreen resolution[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No 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 | 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | Censored and uncensored versions exist. The Tiberium Wars Kane Edition is uncensored. | |||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | ||||
Thai |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Official services have been shut down in 2014. The fan-run C&C:Online is currently the de facto service. |
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 | 28910, 29900-29901 |
UDP | 13139, 27900, 65000, 8088-65535 (expansion only) |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game does not start (Origin)
Disable Origin In Game[citation needed] |
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Slow/choppy cutscenes
Slow/choppy cutscenes[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.3 | [citation needed] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Speex | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Shut down in 2014. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz (XP) 2.2 GHz (Vista) |
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System memory (RAM) | 512 MB (XP) 1 GB (Vista) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce4 Ti ATI Radeon 8500 Intel GMA 900 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.4.9 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.83 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 series Nvidia GeForce 7300 |
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>/24790/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (24790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.