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+ | {{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 | RTS }} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Europe, North America, Sci-fi }} | ||
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|steam appid = 17480 | |steam appid = 17480 | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key, Activation, ActLimit | {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA||SecuROM DFA}}. <br /> Five machine activation limit. <br /> A [http://activate.ea.com/deauthorize/ De-Authorization Tool] is available, and an in-built option is available as of patch 1.05. <br /> Can be redeemed on Origin through the client. <br /> Disc not needed to run the game. | Origin | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2316-1 | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | command-conquer-red-alert-3 | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-red-alert-3 | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-red-alert-3 | Origin | 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 }} | {{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| Steam | 17480 | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 17480 | Steam | | Origin | Windows }} |
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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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+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version. | ||
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+ | *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] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/red_alert3.php Patches-Scrolls]. | ||
===Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)=== | ===Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)=== | ||
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It can be downloaded from the [http://bibber.eu/downloads/cnc-ultimate-collection-launchers/ developer's site]. | It can be downloaded from the [http://bibber.eu/downloads/cnc-ultimate-collection-launchers/ developer's site]. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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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 | |
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
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement
- EA's Official Command & Conquer site
- Official Forums for game series
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- 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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Humble Store | ||||
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 |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[3] |
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Patches
- The Steam and Origin versions are already patched to the latest version.
- Retail Windows Red Alert 3 patch v1.12 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 Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection version (fixes registry entries and allows command line arguments to function properly).
It can be downloaded from the developer's site.
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 | Use Borderless Gaming. | ||
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 resolution[citation needed] |
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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 | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | 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 |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 6 | Versus Skirmish vs. AI only; campaign co-op requires online. |
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Online play | 6 | Versus, Co-op Official servers have been shut down. Possible with CNC 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 does not start (Origin, The Ultimate Collection)
Disable Origin In Game[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 | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy | Shut down in 2014. |
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