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|introduction = '''''Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars''''' is the third mainline ''Tiberium'' {{Glossary:RTS}} game in the ''[[Series:Command & Conquer|Command & Conquer]]'' franchise. Both {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} modes are prominently featured. | |introduction = '''''Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars''''' is the third mainline ''Tiberium'' {{Glossary:RTS}} game in the ''[[Series:Command & Conquer|Command & Conquer]]'' franchise. Both {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} modes are prominently featured. | ||
| − | |release history = A sequel to ''[[Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun]]'' was planned as early as that game was released, with several prototypes being made over the years.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911125549/http://www.petroglyphgames.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2821-to-petro-dev-team/page__st__20__p__44021#entry44021|title=To Petro Dev team - Petroglyph Forums - Page 2|date=2023-05-30}} (archived)</ref>. The final iteration was released in March 2007 for Windows and July 2007 for the Xbox 360. Despite this, the PC version never received controller support. | + | |release history = A sequel to ''[[Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun]]'' was planned as early as that game was released, with several prototypes being made over the years.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911125549/http://www.petroglyphgames.com/forums/index.php?/topic/2821-to-petro-dev-team/page__st__20__p__44021#entry44021|title=To Petro Dev team - Petroglyph Forums - Page 2|date=2023-05-30}} (archived)</ref>. The final iteration was released in March 2007 for Windows and July 2007 for the Xbox 360. Despite this, the PC version never received controller support. The game was completed in approximately 11 months.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamereplays.org/community/Candid_interview_with_former_CandC_Developer_Greg_Black-t633194.html|title=Candid interview with former C&C Developer Greg Black - GameReplays.org|date=2023-05-30}}</ref> |
The '''''Kane's Wrath''''' expansion from March 2008 started development immediately after the release of ''Tiberium Wars'', but with [[Company:EA Los Angeles|EA Los Angeles]] leaving a larger team than for the ''The Rise of the Witch-king'' expansion for ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'', this time having more input on gameplay and storyline. The bulk of the work was once again done by [[Company:BreakAway Games|BreakAway Games]]. However, they were presumed to work on a long-obsolete build of ''Tiberium Wars'' as a foundation, as evidenced by some bugs and exploits which were fixed during ''Tiberium Wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki> support cycle returning in ''Kane's Wrath''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|comment=Some bugs like the Engineer exploit that allows capturing buildings across the map were fixed in or before [https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Tiberium_Wars_patch_1.05 ''Tiberium Wars'' patch 1.05], but are present and functioning in ''Kane's Wrath''.|date=2023-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.cncnz.com/topic/9869-apocs-kanes-wrath-patch-update/|title=APOC's Kane's Wrath Patch Update - Command & Conquer News - CNCNZ.com Forums|snippet=We also understand some things that were fixed in C&C 3, like interface lag, we're not transferred over to Kane's Wrath. This was unintentional and I am making certain any significant critical fixes in TW that for any reason didn't get transferred over to Kane's Wrath, are strongly considered for our first patch|date=2023-05-30}}</ref> The Xbox 360 version of ''Kane's Wrath'' omits the Global Conquest game mode (unlike the ''Battle for Middle-earth II'' War of the Ring mode, it is singleplayer-only) and replaced it with the Kane's Challenge mode which was never backported to the PC. | The '''''Kane's Wrath''''' expansion from March 2008 started development immediately after the release of ''Tiberium Wars'', but with [[Company:EA Los Angeles|EA Los Angeles]] leaving a larger team than for the ''The Rise of the Witch-king'' expansion for ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'', this time having more input on gameplay and storyline. The bulk of the work was once again done by [[Company:BreakAway Games|BreakAway Games]]. However, they were presumed to work on a long-obsolete build of ''Tiberium Wars'' as a foundation, as evidenced by some bugs and exploits which were fixed during ''Tiberium Wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki> support cycle returning in ''Kane's Wrath''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|comment=Some bugs like the Engineer exploit that allows capturing buildings across the map were fixed in or before [https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Tiberium_Wars_patch_1.05 ''Tiberium Wars'' patch 1.05], but are present and functioning in ''Kane's Wrath''.|date=2023-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.cncnz.com/topic/9869-apocs-kanes-wrath-patch-update/|title=APOC's Kane's Wrath Patch Update - Command & Conquer News - CNCNZ.com Forums|snippet=We also understand some things that were fixed in C&C 3, like interface lag, we're not transferred over to Kane's Wrath. This was unintentional and I am making certain any significant critical fixes in TW that for any reason didn't get transferred over to Kane's Wrath, are strongly considered for our first patch|date=2023-05-30}}</ref> The Xbox 360 version of ''Kane's Wrath'' omits the Global Conquest game mode (unlike the ''Battle for Middle-earth II'' War of the Ring mode, it is singleplayer-only) and replaced it with the Kane's Challenge mode which was never backported to the PC. | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection; includes the Kane's Wrath expansion. | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection; includes the Kane's Wrath expansion. 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 | 24790 | Steam, key | Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 24790 | Steam, key | Bundled as part of {{Store link|Steam-bundle|39394|Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection}} alongside the Kane's Wrath expansion (separate library/store entry). Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>Steam DRM removed from Tiberium Wars, but not Kane's Wrath, on March 9, 2024.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/24790/history/?changeid=22697770|title=Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ History · Change #22697770 · SteamDB|date=2024-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-03-09}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-3 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-3 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/cnc-3/file/command-conquer-3-demo GameFront] and [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#demo CNCNZ.com]. | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/cnc-3/file/command-conquer-3-demo GameFront] and [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#demo CNCNZ.com]. | ||
{{++}} Steam key can be used to activate The Ultimate Collection version of the game on [[Origin]]/EA App.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-23|comment=When redeeming the Steam key of the game on the EA App, it will activate there and then will add the digital The Ultimate Collection edition of the game to your EA account for installation.}}</ref> | {{++}} Steam key can be used to activate The Ultimate Collection version of the game on [[Origin]]/EA App.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-11-23|comment=When redeeming the Steam key of the game on the EA App, it will activate there and then will add the digital The Ultimate Collection edition of the game to your EA account for installation.}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail-only '''Kane Edition''' of Tiberium Wars (not to be confused with the Kane's Wrath expansion) includes the base game, a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes footage, 5 multiplayer maps later given to all users through official patches, and exclusive skins for select units of all three factions. The German version of the Kane Edition is the only version of the game in that language that is not censored. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The retail-only '''Limited Collection''' / '''Deluxe Edition''' includes ''Tiberium Wars'' and ''Kane's Wrath''. The initial print (Limited Collection) also included a beta key for [[Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3]]. | ||
| + | {{++}} The Steam version of ''Kane's Wrath'' does not require the base game to be installed. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Kane's Wrath | | + | {{DLC/row| Kane's Wrath | The Steam version can be installed without the base game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-03-09|comment=The Steam version of Kane's Wrath is configured to check for necessary base game files in its own directory in {{folder|CNC3TW}}}}.</ref> | Windows }} |
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{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. | {{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. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Retail Windows Tiberium Wars patch v1.09 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#patches CNCNZ], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/cnc-3/category/ | + | {{ii}} Retail Windows Tiberium Wars patch v1.09 can be downloaded in many languages from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#patches CNCNZ], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/cnc-3/category/v1-09 GameFront] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/cnc3.php Patches-Scrolls]. |
| − | {{ii}} 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], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/command-conquer-3-kane-s-wrath/category/ | + | {{ii}} 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], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/command-conquer-3-kane-s-wrath/category/v1-02 GameFront] or [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/command_and_conquer3_kanes_wrath.php Patches-Scrolls]. |
{{--}} Due to the expired digital certificates in the Kane's Wrath v1.02 patch executables, Windows refuses to run them. Use [https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/delcert-sign-strip-tool.416175/#post-2508061 delcert] on them to remedy this. | {{--}} Due to the expired digital certificates in the Kane's Wrath v1.02 patch executables, Windows refuses to run them. Use [https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/delcert-sign-strip-tool.416175/#post-2508061 delcert] on them to remedy this. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars}}\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\|{{p|appdata}}\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath}}\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars}}\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\|{{p|appdata}}\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath}}\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|appdata}}\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\|{{p|appdata}}\Command & Conquer 3 Kanes Wrath\Profiles\{{p|uid}}\}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars}}\|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath}}\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars}}\{{p|uid}}|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars}}\|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath}}\{{p|uid}}|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\{{LocalizedPath|Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath}}\}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\Profiles\{{p|uid}}|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Command & Conquer 3 Kanes Wrath\Profiles\{{p|uid}}|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Command & Conquer 3 Kanes Wrath\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = true | |origin = true | ||
| − | |origin notes = | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Added on February 21, 2024.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/24790/history/?changeid=22448081|title=Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ History · Change #22448081 · SteamDB|date=2024-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/24810/history/?changeid=22448182|title=Command and Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath · Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Price history · SteamDB|date=2024-03-01}}</ref> |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= For unsupported resolutions see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= For unsupported resolutions, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} Most resolutions are supported natively, but some (such as 1280x768) are not. If | + | {{ii}} Most resolutions are supported natively, but some (such as 1280x768) are not. If the preferred resolution is not supported natively, editing {{file|options.ini}} is required. |
{{Fixbox|description=Custom resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-09-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Custom resolution|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-09-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only. Kane's Wrath expansion is not available, though EA still provided patches for it.{{cn|August 2023}} |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Altered (USK 16-rated) and uncut (USK 18-rated) versions exist. The Tiberium Wars Kane Edition is based on the uncut USK 18 version.<br>Digital releases are based on the USK 16-rated release, but can be converted to the USK 18 versions with these packages: [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/167-command-conquer-3-tiberium-wars-uncut-patch/?highlight=tiberium%20wars Tiberium Wars], [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/1007-command-conquer-3-kanes-rache-uncut-patch/ Kane's Wrath]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Restore command-line argument and mod support (The Ultimate Collection version)=== | ===Restore command-line argument and mod support (The Ultimate Collection version)=== | ||
{{ii}} The Ultimate Collection on Origin was released with no support for mods or command line arguments. | {{ii}} The Ultimate Collection on Origin was released with no support for mods or command line arguments. | ||
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# Run the installer. | # Run the installer. | ||
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===Slow/choppy cutscenes=== | ===Slow/choppy cutscenes=== | ||
{{ii}} With the official 1.04 patch for Tiberium Wars, the default framerate in cutscene playback was reduced in the "very low" and "low" graphics presets to accomodate low-end systems which had experienced heavy artifacting. Setting to a different preset fixes this. | {{ii}} With the official 1.04 patch for Tiberium Wars, the default framerate in cutscene playback was reduced in the "very low" and "low" graphics presets to accomodate low-end systems which had experienced heavy artifacting. Setting to a different preset fixes this. | ||
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# Save the file and close it. | # Save the file and close it. | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
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|multiplayer notes= Shut down in 2014. | |multiplayer notes= Shut down in 2014. | ||
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===Worldbuilder (map editor)=== | ===Worldbuilder (map editor)=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} The latest version for Tiberium Wars is 2.0, available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ], [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-tiberium-wars/downloads/cc-3-tiberium-wars-worldbuilder-v20 ModDB] and [https://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=360 CnCLabs]. It is designed to be compatible with the official mod SDK. | |
| − | + | {{ii}} The latest version for Kane's Wrath is 1.1, available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/kanes-wrath-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ], [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-kanes-wrath/downloads/cc-3-kanes-wrath-worldbuilder-v11 ModDB] and [https://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/details.aspx?id=440 CnCLabs]. | |
| − | + | {{++}} As of 2024, both the Tiberium Wars and Kane's Wrath Worldbuilders are included in the Steam and EA App releases. | |
| + | <!-- pre-2024 info | ||
{{ii}} The Steam release has a misconfigured registry key by default, preventing the installer from proceeding. | {{ii}} The Steam release has a misconfigured registry key by default, preventing the installer from proceeding. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit registry key for Steam release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.cnclabs.com/forums/cnc_postsm142499_World-Builder-and-a-Steam-install.aspx#post142499|title=World Builder and a Steam install - Can't install World Builder|date=2022-01-31}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry key for Steam release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.cnclabs.com/forums/cnc_postsm142499_World-Builder-and-a-Steam-install.aspx#post142499|title=World Builder and a Steam install - Can't install World Builder|date=2022-01-31}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Close the Registry Editor and install the Worldbuilder for the appropriate game. | # Close the Registry Editor and install the Worldbuilder for the appropriate game. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ||
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| -runver [number] || Forces running a specified game version (1.0, 1.1, ..., 1.9); appropriate {{file|cnc3game.dat}} and {{file|cnc3ep1.dat}} files for all older versions missing from digital releases | | -runver [number] || Forces running a specified game version (1.0, 1.1, ..., 1.9); appropriate {{file|cnc3game.dat}} and {{file|cnc3ep1.dat}} files for all older versions missing from digital releases | ||
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| + | ===Mod SDK=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Official modding tools for ''Tiberium Wars'' were released, available from [https://cncnz.com/downloads/tiberium-wars-downloads/#utilities CNCNZ], [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-tiberium-wars/downloads/cc-3-tiberium-wars-official-mod-sdk-v50 ModDB] and [https://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/cnc3/modding-and-mapping.aspx CnCLabs]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} An unofficial mod SDK for ''Kane's Wrath'', titled WrathEd, is available on [https://github.com/Qibbi/WrathEd2012 GitHub]. | ||
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| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | '''Tiberium Wars''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cnc-3-original-campaign-balance-patch Original Campaign Balance Patch] - reverts the balance changes from patches 1.01-1.09 for the campaign missions, as the official patches had only multiplayer balance in mind and unintentionally made some missions significantly harder. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cc-3-the-forgotten The Forgotten] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/tiberium-essence Tiberium Essence] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/tiberium-wars-firestorm Firestorm] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/tiberium-wars-advanced Tiberium Wars Advanced] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-tiberian-history Tiberian History] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cc-red-alert-history Red Alert History] | ||
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| + | '''Kane's Wrath''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-3-kanes-wrath-campaign-legacy Campaign Legacy Mod] - reverts the balance changes from patches 1.01-1.02 for the campaign missions, as the official patches had only multiplayer balance in mind. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cnc3-kw-one-vision One Vision] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/tiberium-future-kw Tiberium Future] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/tiberium-insanity Tiberium Insanity] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/chemical-warfare-mod Chemical Warfare] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/tiberium-dusk Tiberium Dusk] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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| 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 | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Themes | Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Sci-fi |
| Series | Command & Conquer |
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| ⤏ 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.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is the third mainline Tiberium RTS game in the Command & Conquer franchise. Both singleplayer and multiplayer modes are prominently featured.
A sequel to Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun was planned as early as that game was released, with several prototypes being made over the years.[1]. The final iteration was released in March 2007 for Windows and July 2007 for the Xbox 360. Despite this, the PC version never received controller support. The game was completed in approximately 11 months.[2]
The Kane's Wrath expansion from March 2008 started development immediately after the release of Tiberium Wars, but with EA Los Angeles leaving a larger team than for the The Rise of the Witch-king expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II, this time having more input on gameplay and storyline. The bulk of the work was once again done by BreakAway Games. However, they were presumed to work on a long-obsolete build of Tiberium Wars as a foundation, as evidenced by some bugs and exploits which were fixed during Tiberium Wars' support cycle returning in Kane's Wrath.[3][4] The Xbox 360 version of Kane's Wrath omits the Global Conquest game mode (unlike the Battle for Middle-earth II War of the Ring mode, it is singleplayer-only) and replaced it with the Kane's Challenge mode which was never backported to the PC.
Post-release support included 9 patches for Tiberium Wars and 2 for Kane's Wrath, as well as map editors (Worldbuilder) for both titles and a mod SDK for Tiberium Wars. While Kane's Wrath did not receive official mod support, a small modding community exists for it, and uses a fan-made alternative called WrathEd. Further support was planned for the games[5][6], but was scrapped in favor of supporting Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and developing the then-upcoming Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight.
The game and its expansion were released on Steam on November 13, 2009, well after their respective support cycles.[7] [8]
After the last patches (1.09 for Tiberium Wars and 1.02 for Kane's Wrath) from 2009, several bugs and major imbalances exist, more prominently in Kane's Wrath. With the GameSpy servers being shut down in 2014, players can use C&C:Online to play in multiplayer. A small multiplayer community for the Kane's Wrath expansion exists on Command Post, using that platform to distribute fixed map packs and organize tournaments. Tiberium Wars had a more sizable online community during GameSpy's lifespan[9], but has basically vanished once GameSpy was no longer an option.
The retail and Steam versions still use serial keys for activation, but the Origin/EA App version does not.
General information
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only)
- Tiberium Wars on CNC.community
- Tiberium Wars section on CNCNZ.com
- Kane's Wrath section on CNCNZ.com
- Tiberium Wars section on GameReplays.org
- Kane's Wrath section on GameReplays.org
- Steam Community Discussions (Tiberium Wars)
- Steam Community Discussions (Kane's Wrath)
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 7 DRM. | |
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| Origin | |
Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection; includes the Kane's Wrath expansion. Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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| Steam | |
Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection alongside the Kane's Wrath expansion (separate library/store entry). Included with EA Play (Steam). Steam DRM removed from Tiberium Wars, but not Kane's Wrath, on March 9, 2024.[10][11] |
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| Origin (unavailable) | |
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- A free demo version is available from GameFront and CNCNZ.com.
- Steam key can be used to activate The Ultimate Collection version of the game on Origin/EA App.[12]
Version differences
- The retail-only Kane Edition of Tiberium Wars (not to be confused with the Kane's Wrath expansion) includes the base game, a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes footage, 5 multiplayer maps later given to all users through official patches, and exclusive skins for select units of all three factions. The German version of the Kane Edition is the only version of the game in that language that is not censored.
- The retail-only Limited Collection / Deluxe Edition includes Tiberium Wars and Kane's Wrath. The initial print (Limited Collection) also included a beta key for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.
- The Steam version of Kane's Wrath does not require the base game to be installed.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new factions, a new campaign and game mode, maps, and units. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Kane's Wrath | The Steam version can be installed without the base game.[13] | |
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, GameFront or Patches-Scrolls.
- Retail Windows Kane's Wrath expansion patch v1.02 can be downloaded in many languages from CNCNZ, GameFront or Patches-Scrolls.
- Due to the expired digital certificates in the Kane's Wrath v1.02 patch executables, Windows refuses to run them. Use delcert on them to remedy this.
KWBandage
- Download link
- An unofficial patch for Kane's Wrath which fixes multiple gameplay and visual bugs. Balance changes are minimal, fixing only the most significant ones (e.g. Confessor Cabal drafting from Shredder Turrets).
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars>\Profiles\<user-id>\ %APPDATA%\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath>\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
| Steam | %APPDATA%\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\Profiles\<user-id>\ %APPDATA%\Command & Conquer 3 Kanes Wrath\Profiles\<user-id>\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars>\<user-id> %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars>\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath>\<user-id> %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\<Localized Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath>\ |
| Steam | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\Profiles\<user-id> %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command & Conquer 3 Kanes Wrath\Profiles\<user-id> %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Command & Conquer 3 Kanes Wrath\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Added on February 21, 2024.[14][15] |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS, with game speed tied to frame rate. | ||
| 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 the preferred resolution is not supported natively, editing
options.iniis required.
| Custom resolution[16] |
|---|
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Input
In-game key map settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | No Mouse acceleration | |
| Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | 5.1 | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Fades in/out when focus changes. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Retail only. Kane's Wrath expansion is not available, though EA still provided patches for it.[citation needed] | |||
| Traditional Chinese | Retail only. | |||
| Czech | Retail only. | |||
| Dutch | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | Altered (USK 16-rated) and uncut (USK 18-rated) versions exist. The Tiberium Wars Kane Edition is based on the uncut USK 18 version. Digital releases are based on the USK 16-rated release, but can be converted to the USK 18 versions with these packages: Tiberium Wars, Kane's Wrath. |
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| Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Thai | Retail only. |
Network
Network settings.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | Official GameSpy service has been shut down in 2014. The fan-run C&C:Online is currently the de facto service. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 28910, 29900-29901 |
| UDP | 13139, 27900, 65000, 8088-65535 (expansion only) |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Issues fixed
Slow/choppy cutscenes
- With the official 1.04 patch for Tiberium Wars, the default framerate in cutscene playback was reduced in the "very low" and "low" graphics presets to accomodate low-end systems which had experienced heavy artifacting. Setting to a different preset fixes this.
- Note that increasing this value also restores some in-game visual effects such as the heat distortion from thruster exhaust of vehicles.
| Method 1: Use higher preset from the in-game options menu[17] |
|---|
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| Method 2: Manual configuration file edit[18] |
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Issues unresolved
Invisible objects (units, Tiberium crystals) on Wine
- Caused by poor support of Intel Mesa driver with certain integrated graphics card models (e.g. Ivy Bridge generation).[19]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| OpenGL | OS X only. | |
| Shader Model support | 1.3 | [citation needed] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Speex | |
| Cutscenes | On2 VP6 | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy | Shut down in 2014. |
Worldbuilder (map editor)
- The latest version for Tiberium Wars is 2.0, available from CNCNZ, ModDB and CnCLabs. It is designed to be compatible with the official mod SDK.
- The latest version for Kane's Wrath is 1.1, available from CNCNZ, ModDB and CnCLabs.
- As of 2024, both the Tiberium Wars and Kane's Wrath Worldbuilders are included in the Steam and EA App releases.
Command line arguments
| Command[20] | Description |
|---|---|
| -win | Runs the game in windowed mode |
| -fullscreen | Runs the game in fullscreen mode. Combine with -win for borderless windowed mode.
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| -xres [number] | Sets resolution width |
| -yres [number] | Sets resolution height |
| -xpos [number] | Sets horizontal offset of the window |
| -ypos [number] | Sets vertical offset of the window |
| -ui | Opens the autorun feature otherwise called by inserting the game disc |
| -replayGame [filename] | Plays replay file |
| -modConfig [filename] | Runs the game with selected mod (has to point to its .skudef file)
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| -spectator | Runs the game in a reduced mode where only replays are accessible; the base game used to have a free official game distribution with this mode permanently enabled |
| -noaudio | Disables game audio |
| -noAudioMusic | Disables game music |
| -silentLogin | Forces the game to immediately log in to a multiplayer account |
| -startPaused | Launches the game with a "Waiting" message, possibly to delay loading assets |
| -getPatch | Forces check for official updates; currently useless as EA's FTP servers which hosted patches have been shut down |
| -runver [number] | Forces running a specified game version (1.0, 1.1, ..., 1.9); appropriate cnc3game.dat and cnc3ep1.dat files for all older versions missing from digital releases
|
Mod SDK
- Official modding tools for Tiberium Wars were released, available from CNCNZ, ModDB and CnCLabs.
- An unofficial mod SDK for Kane's Wrath, titled WrathEd, is available on GitHub.
Modifications
Tiberium Wars
- Original Campaign Balance Patch - reverts the balance changes from patches 1.01-1.09 for the campaign missions, as the official patches had only multiplayer balance in mind and unintentionally made some missions significantly harder.
- The Forgotten
- Tiberium Essence
- Firestorm
- Tiberium Wars Advanced
- Tiberian History
- Red Alert History
Kane's Wrath
- Campaign Legacy Mod - reverts the balance changes from patches 1.01-1.02 for the campaign missions, as the official patches had only multiplayer balance in mind.
- One Vision
- Tiberium Future
- Tiberium Insanity
- Chemical Warfare
- Tiberium Dusk
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz (XP) 2.2 GHz (Vista) |
|
| 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 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
References
- ↑ To Petro Dev team - Petroglyph Forums - Page 2 - last accessed on 2023-05-30 (archived)
- ↑ Candid interview with former C&C Developer Greg Black - GameReplays.org - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-05-30
- Some bugs like the Engineer exploit that allows capturing buildings across the map were fixed in or before Tiberium Wars patch 1.05, but are present and functioning in Kane's Wrath.
- ↑ APOC's Kane's Wrath Patch Update - Command & Conquer News - CNCNZ.com Forums - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- "We also understand some things that were fixed in C&C 3, like interface lag, we're not transferred over to Kane's Wrath. This was unintentional and I am making certain any significant critical fixes in TW that for any reason didn't get transferred over to Kane's Wrath, are strongly considered for our first patch"
- ↑ Patch 1.10 Update - Command and Conquer 3 - GameReplays.org - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ Tiberium Wars patch 1.10 - Command & Conquer Wiki - covering Tiberium, Red Alert and Generals universes - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars Releases - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Releases - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-05-30
- Observed as late as Q2 2014 while capturing network data during C&C:Online's development.
- ↑ Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ History · Change #22697770 · SteamDB - last accessed on 2024-03-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2024-03-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-11-23
- When redeeming the Steam key of the game on the EA App, it will activate there and then will add the digital The Ultimate Collection edition of the game to your EA account for installation.
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2024-03-09
- The Steam version of Kane's Wrath is configured to check for necessary base game files in its own directory in
CNC3TW.
- The Steam version of Kane's Wrath is configured to check for necessary base game files in its own directory in
- ↑ Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ History · Change #22448081 · SteamDB - last accessed on 2024-03-01
- ↑ Command and Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath · Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Price history · SteamDB - last accessed on 2024-03-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-09-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-06
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-09-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2023-05-19
- ↑ Command line options - GameReplays.org - last accessed on May 2023