Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v1}}. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| official | https://web.archive.org/web/20100216115944/http://www.commandandconquer.com/classic | Key | Version that has been released for free by EA. Serial key applied by running the .reg file within the distribution. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| official | https://web.archive.org/web/20100216115944/http://www.commandandconquer.com/classic | Key | Version that has been released for free by EA. Serial key applied by running the .reg file within the distribution. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]].<br/>Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to [[Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight|Tiberian Twilight]].<br/>Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | ||
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===Unofficial downloads=== | ===Unofficial downloads=== | ||
− | ====[https:// | + | ====[https://cnc-comm.com/tiberian-sun/downloads/the-game/installer TS Installer]==== |
− | A streamlined fan-created installer that applies fixes for various issues, adds modern networking support and Windows support, and includes | + | A streamlined fan-created installer that applies fixes for various issues, adds modern networking support and Windows support, and includes the FinalSun map editor. The cutscenes are a separate optional download due to their size. |
− | Pre-configured packages for OS X and Linux are also available for download. | + | Pre-configured packages for OS X and Linux are also available for download on [https://cncnet.org/tiberian-sun CnCNet]. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch is v2.03, which is available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberian-sun-downloads/#patches CNCNZ.com], [https://cnc-comm.com/tiberian-sun/downloads/patches/2.03 C&C Communications Center], and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/954/21572 Patches-Scrolls.de] (only for original retail versions). |
===[https://forums.cncnet.org/topic/2606-tiberian-sun-patches-fix-for-the-windows-8-10-menu-problems-and-more/ TSpatch]=== | ===[https://forums.cncnet.org/topic/2606-tiberian-sun-patches-fix-for-the-windows-8-10-menu-problems-and-more/ TSpatch]=== | ||
{{++}} HyperPatch is included with this patch | {{++}} HyperPatch is included with this patch | ||
{{--}} Not compatible with any other unofficial patch | {{--}} Not compatible with any other unofficial patch | ||
− | A fan patch that adds modern networking support, fixes for various issues, new renderers, a new game launcher, and the | + | A fan patch that adds modern networking support, fixes for various issues, new renderers, a new game launcher, and the semi-official FinalSun map editor. |
===[http://www.ppmforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=37275 HyperPatch]=== | ===[http://www.ppmforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=37275 HyperPatch]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is a small fan patch made as an add-on which is meant for | + | {{ii}} This is a small fan patch made as an add-on which is meant for fixing several engine glitches. It is included within TSpatch. |
===[https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 LAN patch]=== | ===[https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-red-alert-2/downloads/ra2yr-lan-fix-xp-vista-w7-x86-x64 LAN patch]=== | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Voices, | + | |separate volume notes = Voices, music and sound |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = |
Revision as of 11:55, 15 January 2022
Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 27, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Art styles | Realistic, Live action |
Themes | Europe, Middle East, North America, Post-apocalyptic, 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 |
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric RTS game in the Command & Conquer series.
Key points
- It's advised to download the game from a fan mirror because it is patched with the latest community updates and comes with a custom multiplayer client.
- Released for free in 2010.
General information
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- Project Perfect Mod - The most expansive TS mod site.
- CnCNet (multiplayer replacement)
- Tiberian Sun section on CNC.community
- Tiberian Sun section on C&C Communications Center
- Tiberian Sun section on CNCNZ.com
- Firestorm section on CNCNZ.com
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v1 DRM[Note 1]. | |||
Official website | Version that has been released for free by EA. Serial key applied by running the .reg file within the distribution. | |||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. Included with EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Firestorm | Combines with the base game executable, allowing to switch back and forth between the base and expansion modes without technically exiting the game. Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations, as well as the freeware releases. |
Unofficial downloads
TS Installer
A streamlined fan-created installer that applies fixes for various issues, adds modern networking support and Windows support, and includes the FinalSun map editor. The cutscenes are a separate optional download due to their size.
Pre-configured packages for OS X and Linux are also available for download on CnCNet.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch is v2.03, which is available from CNCNZ.com, C&C Communications Center, and Patches-Scrolls.de (only for original retail versions).
TSpatch
- HyperPatch is included with this patch
- Not compatible with any other unofficial patch
A fan patch that adds modern networking support, fixes for various issues, new renderers, a new game launcher, and the semi-official FinalSun map editor.
HyperPatch
- This is a small fan patch made as an add-on which is meant for fixing several engine glitches. It is included within TSpatch.
LAN patch
- This is a small patch that lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun in Windows 2000 and above by changing IPX protocol to UDP.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\sun.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE****.sav[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | TSpatch (or a pre-patched version of the game) is required. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Run with -win parameter. See Windowed for further information. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Working using -win and Borderless Gaming. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Widescreen resolution
Set values in configuration file, method 1 |
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Set values in configuration file, method 2 |
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AllowHiResModes=yes
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- "Widescreen in multiplayer works as described above. However, many hosts enforce resolution limits. If you try to join a game with a resolution limit, you will be forced to play the game at a non-widescreen resolution (usually 640x480). If you host a game and are using a widescreen resolution, you will not have the option of enforcing a resolution limit."[3]
Windowed
- The game can only run in windowed mode if it is run in 16-bit color mode or has a fan-made renderer that bypasses this requirement.
- There are two methods to run the game in windowed mode:
Add -win to shortcut target[4]
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Use Run options to execute the game with -win option[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 | Voices, music and sound | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Censored; in-game blood replaced with oil as soldiers are non-human bots. Several cutscenes edited. | |||
Spanish | Firestorm expansion wasn't officially localized. Fan translation available here: download. | |||
Ukrainian | Fan translation and full dubbing by TSF, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus Uses IPX protocol. Requires LAN patch to replace with UDP. |
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Online play | 8 | Versus |
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 | 3840, 4005, 4808, 4810, 4995, 7000-7002 |
UDP | 1234-1237, 4000, 5400 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- When clicking on an option in the main menu, nothing shows up that led to think of the game locks up
Download and install TSpatch[citation needed] |
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Build lag
- On some systems, the building process slows down the game to a couple of frames per seconds
Download and install TSpatch[citation needed] |
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Crash upon loading a campaign map
Tiberian Sun will crash to the desktop upon loading some later campaign maps if there are too many saved games. Delete some saved games and the level will work.
Cannot Alt+Tab
Download and install TSpatch[citation needed] |
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From Launcher settings, set |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | VQA | |
Multiplayer | Westwood Online |
OS X/Linux emulation
Setup Wine[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, NT 4.0 SP3 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ WSGF - Tiberian Sun
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:KyoriAsh on 2020-08-23
- Tested successfully in Window mode
- ↑ http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=1712.msg8490#msg8490