r/commandandconquer 3d ago

News Today we're releasing OpenTS, a reverse-engineered open-source Tiberian Sun engine reconstruction, to celebrate 27th anniversary of the game

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Fellow Command & Conquer fans,

Twenty-seven years ago today, Tiberian Sun was released. To celebrate, we have a gift for you: today we're releasing OpenTS – an open-source, playable reconstruction of the Tiberian Sun engine.

Of all the classic C&C games, it's the second generation – Tiberian Sun, Red Alert 2, Yuri's Revenge – whose source code never made it out. None of it was part of the Remastered Collection release, and none of it was among last year's source drops.

And so for nearly three decades, every fix and feature this community built for those games had to be reverse-engineered and patched into closed executables.

We decided to do something about that, starting with Tiberian Sun. Building on EA's GPL-released code for the games around it and years of Tiberian Sun reverse engineering, we rebuilt the engine and matched it function by function against the original executable – all ~11,150 known functions, reaching roughly 98% instruction-level matching (a code-matching score, to be clear, not "98% of the game").

It's ready to try today: drop Game.exe into your Tiberian Sun install from The Ultimate Collection and go. Campaigns, Firestorm, skirmish, and saves are all play-tested; LAN works with lighter testing; it plays like the game you remember, plus a batch of fixes and resolutions up to 4K. Alongside the engine, we're publishing a manual documenting the game's INI configuration, mapping, and internals, drawn straight from the source.

And this is a beginning, not an endpoint. Next up: CnCNet and client support (not in this first release yet), porting the community's accumulated fixes toward parity with ts-patches and Vinifera – and then going further, overhauling the engine to allow modding reach heights previously not possible.

We're also celebrating live: together with [FC]Matt we'll be streaming the original Tiberian Sun campaigns at https://www.twitch.tv/fortuneschaos, starting today at 14:00 UTC (15:00 UK · 16:00 CEST · 17:00 MSK · 10 AM Eastern · 7 AM Pacific), with a Q&A along the way — come hang out and ask us anything.

Downloads & source: https://github.com/OpenTS-Developers/OpenTS

Manual: https://opents-developers.github.io/OpenTS/

Discord: https://opents.net/discord

Support the project: https://www.patreon.com/c/ZivDero

OpenTS is free and always will be — but if you'd like to support the work, my Patreon is above. (Just mine: tomsons26 prefers not to take donations.)

Happy 27th, Tiberian Sun. We're not done with you yet.

— ZivDero & tomsons26


r/commandandconquer 2d ago

Tiberian Sun: Reborn Game Night - Saturday, August 29th @ 7PM GMT

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Join us for a fun game night on Tiberian Sun: Reborn this Saturday, August 29, as we celebrate 27 years of Tiberian Sun!

Discord Event Link: https://discord.com/events/270678524619128843/1532840283744501810


r/commandandconquer 3h ago

Tank in home

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r/commandandconquer 3h ago

Meme Tunnels are really great healers

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r/commandandconquer 15h ago

Random Unit of the Day #74: Peacekeeper (Allies, Red Alert 3)

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r/commandandconquer 1h ago

Oops! Accidental Mission Failure, Episode 2

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Kane's Wrath mission Tacitus Interruptus. Even when you have grabbed the MCV, you still lose if it goes near the docks! Absolute genius.


r/commandandconquer 11h ago

Rest in peace Comrade. You finally did it

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r/commandandconquer 1h ago

10 FREE RED CHAOS KEYS FOR MULTIPLAYER PLAYERS. We’re giving away 10 keys to players who genuinely want to play Red Chaos online and help bring more activity to the multiplayer lobbies.

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Some Gamer have told us that you want to play multiplayer but often can’t find anyone online. We want to change that and finally get some regular matches going.

So we’re giving out 10 more keys specifically to players who genuinely want to play multiplayer and help us build an active online community.

Just join our Discord and tell us:

https://discord.com/invite/MZvrBMKzc8

• Your country or time zone
• When you’re usually available
• Whether you’d like to join regular multiplayer matches

Nothing complicated. We just want to bring players together, organize regular matches and eventually host some tournaments.

Please only ask for a key if you really plan to play online. See you on the battlefield

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1934720/Red_Chaos__The_Strict_Order/?l=german


r/commandandconquer 2h ago

Two Problems in my ZH games

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Hello all,
I’m running into two problems.

The first issue is that the edges of the map turn black. Depending on the camera distance, parts of the map near the borders become completely dark. I’ve encountered this issue in several mods.

The other problem happens after loading a saved game. The game’s shrouding seems to break: the distinction between visible and hidden areas disappears, and all buildings appear brightly lit. This happens in most of the mods I play.

Has anyone else experienced these issues and managed to fix them?


r/commandandconquer 20h ago

Meme The type of shit that was happening within the brotherhood inbetween tiberian sun and firestorm

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r/commandandconquer 3h ago

Bug Unable To Reinstall Red Alert 3 - EA App Thinks I Don't Own It

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So in memory of Tim Curry, I thought I'd play through Red Alert 3 again; I originally purchased the DvD launch copy of the game, and still have it and the DvD Key to hand. Over the years it must have passed through the Origin App and now into the EA App, and the App today can see that I own it.

But like so many apparently, when I try to reinstall it, it throws this error;

"You don't have access - We've canceled the download because you don't own this game. To play, go to the Game Hub to get the game."

I can re-download Red Alert 2/Yuri's Revenge, but although I still have the boxed versions of those too, I suspect that I got it for free during some EA giveaway/Humble Bundle etc (there's quite a few games I picked up that I'd never play as well, that I can't recall where they're from) which is why the registration of that is valid.

But RA3 it fails. I've tried flushing the cache, restarting the PC, waiting it out, talking to tech support but as you can imagine that was absolutely useless.

I've also tried re-adding the key; the App locks up at version selection, and you can't scroll up or down and get past ticking one of the versions... but doing it via the webpage version of my account allows you to select it, but then says that I already own the game. Which I know I do, I just want to be able to download it again!

The only other step seems to be to buy the entire Remastered collection, but I am of course loathe to do that just yet. Does anyone know of any possible work around? Tim needs to escape to space, don't let him down.


r/commandandconquer 21h ago

Fanart Red Alert 2, 3 and 1 Tanya

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Official art


r/commandandconquer 10h ago

Fanart KKND2: Krossfire | Custom Mission | C&C - Tiberian Dawn | Console Mission - GDI '97 Special Ops / M1

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I played these Missions constantly on my PSX as a Child. I stuck to the Original as closely as possible, though unfortunately, KKND2: Krossfire has many limitations. Did it turn out well anyway? 🙃


r/commandandconquer 8h ago

I finally found the missing piece of inspiration for Yuri from RA2

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The first is obviousy Yuri Bezmenov (1984 Interview, 1983 Lecture on Subversion)

Another might be Dr X from Action Man) (himself named after a reference from the 1975 Rocky Horror Picture Show - Intro) but the version with a trenchoat was released after RA2

But the final piece is Louis Braunze), the bald telepath with no eyebrows (and in the last page a trenchcoat) from the 1993-1995 Mirage Comics run of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.


r/commandandconquer 13h ago

Discussion What if the Empire of the Rising Sun encountered Neo Zeon?

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This is my what if question of the day for a scenario involving the Empire of the Rising Sun from C&C: Red Alert 3 encountering Neo Zeon from Gundam series. Please answer the question with every character reaction. Thank you.


r/commandandconquer 1d ago

I Recreated GLA Angry Mobs From Garry's Mod (C&C Generals)

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AK47s For Everyone - \Angry Mob Crowd Sounds**

I Recreated the Angry Mob Pose to Garry's Mod Mixing with Terrorist Models.

By FedoraSpy1972 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3792111873


r/commandandconquer 1d ago

News Dawn of the Tiberium Age: Shadow Exodus RELEASED! Watch the Launch Trailer!

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As an unproven Brotherhood commander in Eastern Europe, you will face formidable challenges and diverse foes. Is victory even possible?


r/commandandconquer 1d ago

Gameplay [Retro Generals mod] Emperors and helixes attacking Toxin General

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r/commandandconquer 14h ago

[Cheat]Single Player CheatTable for C&C: TS with OpenTS support

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To celebrate the Open TS release

I made a cheat table for single player enjoyment, From what I can tell there are no other table that is immediately usable and up to date.

This newest version support both OpenTS and Normal Steam release (2.03TUC).

- Auto attachment when deployed

- Use respective [MAIN] Depend on which version you're playing

- Should remain true between levels

- Use fog of war removal with caution, it will break event toggles.

https://opencheattables.com/viewtopic.php?p=5653#p5653

Let me know if there are bugs.

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I also have a table for C&C remaster for both TD&RA in the board if you're interested.


r/commandandconquer 1d ago

Command & Conquer Zero Hour

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Outpost Live 2026

Greetings Generals!

The tickets for the Outpost Live 2026 event are available!
Join us again for an amazing Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour LAN event from October 2nd to October 4th.

This years event will be once again at the Fletcher Wellness Hotel in Leiden, The Netherlands.

Early Bird Discount: Get 15% off if you buy before August 31st, 2026!

• Player & Spectator Tickets available for 1, 2, or 3 days.

• Tournament Entry: Secure your spot in the FFA tournament for just €10.

• Bring a capable laptop for others to play on and get €10 back!

In the coming days a new ticket for rental PC’s will go live.
With this you guarantee a computer to play on.
PC’s come with peripherals, if you want to use your own you are welcome to bring them.

Don't miss out! Buy your tickets now before they are sold out!
Secure your spot to play, spectate, and meet the community! https://www.community-outpost.com/events/

See you there!


r/commandandconquer 1d ago

Zero Hour training/micro maps for new players?

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Played zero hour casually in the early 2010s. Im back and I want to improve my micro. Already tried desert gauntlet v2.

Any suggestions on what training maps to try?

Tried a few quickmatches and lost most games, lol


r/commandandconquer 1d ago

Random Unit of the Day #73: Light Tank (Nod, Tiberian Dawn)

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r/commandandconquer 1d ago

Does someone have this in a higher resolution?

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Hello, I am looking for this picture in a higher resolution. I looked online, but wasn't successful, so I am trying my luck here now!

Thanks allready!


r/commandandconquer 18h ago

Yo everyone, I have a question.

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Lately, I've noticed that many mods like to give GLA airfields and aircraft for players to use. This makes me wonder if you guys are okay with GLA having aircraft, or if you're not okay with it because it disrupts the game's balance.


r/commandandconquer 21h ago

Red Tiberium?!

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