Hi all! I'm AuthenticM. I am a big fan of classic Command & Conquer games, and I have been since the very first game. I do not work on this project or contribute to it in any way; I'm just a fan who wants to spread the good word about it. I will post in this thread every time there is a new release of the game. With that said...
What is OpenRA?
OpenRA is a crowdsourced project that recreates and modernizes the classic Command & Conquer real time strategy games. A flexible open source game engine (the OpenRA engine) provides a common platform for rebuilding and reimagining classic 2D and 2.5D RTS games (the OpenRA mods).
This means that OpenRA is not restricted by the technical limitations of the original closed-source games: it includes native support for modern operating systems and screen resolutions (including Windows 10, Mac OS X, and most Linux distros) without relying on emulation or binary hacks, and features integrated online multiplayer.
The OpenRA mods include new features and gameplay improvements that bring them into the modern era:
OpenRA is 100% free, and comes bundled with three distinct mods. When you run a mod for the first time the game can automatically download the original game assets, or you can use the original game disks.
You said this project is crowdsourced. Can I get involved? I want to help.
Yes you can! You should start by checking the Development Topics section of the project's Github page.
Where can I get OpenRA?
http://www.openra.net/
What operating systems are supported?
-Windows 7 or newer
-macOS 10.7 or newer
-Linux
-FreeBSD
Are there multiple builds?
Two types of build are available:
The games
Tiberian Dawn
An alliance of nations fights to protect Europe and northern Africa from a mysterious terrorist organization and the valuable but toxic alien mineral, Tiberium, that is slowly spreading over the world.
The Tiberian Dawn mod focuses on fast and fluid play, taking heavy influences from modern RTS games.
Red Alert
In a world where Hitler was assassinated and the Third Reich never existed, the Soviet Union seeks power over all of Europe. Allied against this Evil Empire, the free world faces a Cold War turned hot.
The Red Alert mod focuses on strategy, providing a range of units and tactics to conquer the land, sea, and air.
Dune 2000
Three great houses fight for the precious spice melange.
He who controls the spice controls the universe!
Establish a foothold on the desert planet Arrakis, where your biggest threat is the environment.
The Dune 2000 mod currently focuses on providing an experience that is authentic to the original game.
What is OpenRA?
OpenRA is a crowdsourced project that recreates and modernizes the classic Command & Conquer real time strategy games. A flexible open source game engine (the OpenRA engine) provides a common platform for rebuilding and reimagining classic 2D and 2.5D RTS games (the OpenRA mods).
This means that OpenRA is not restricted by the technical limitations of the original closed-source games: it includes native support for modern operating systems and screen resolutions (including Windows 10, Mac OS X, and most Linux distros) without relying on emulation or binary hacks, and features integrated online multiplayer.
The OpenRA mods include new features and gameplay improvements that bring them into the modern era:
- A choice between "right click" and classic "left click" control schemes
- Overhauled sidebar interfaces for managing production
- Support for game replays and an observer interface designed for streaming games online
- The "fog of war" that obscures the battlefield outside your units' line of sight
- Civilian structures that can be captured for strategic advantage
- Units gain experience as they fight and improve when they earn new ranks
OpenRA is 100% free, and comes bundled with three distinct mods. When you run a mod for the first time the game can automatically download the original game assets, or you can use the original game disks.
You said this project is crowdsourced. Can I get involved? I want to help.
Yes you can! You should start by checking the Development Topics section of the project's Github page.
Where can I get OpenRA?
http://www.openra.net/
What operating systems are supported?
-Windows 7 or newer
-macOS 10.7 or newer
-Linux
-FreeBSD
Are there multiple builds?
Two types of build are available:
- Stable releases are recommended for players who want to play multiplayer games online.
- Playtests provide a preview of the latest improvements for players who want to help test and shape the future releases of OpenRA.
The games
Tiberian Dawn
An alliance of nations fights to protect Europe and northern Africa from a mysterious terrorist organization and the valuable but toxic alien mineral, Tiberium, that is slowly spreading over the world.
The Tiberian Dawn mod focuses on fast and fluid play, taking heavy influences from modern RTS games.
Red Alert
In a world where Hitler was assassinated and the Third Reich never existed, the Soviet Union seeks power over all of Europe. Allied against this Evil Empire, the free world faces a Cold War turned hot.
The Red Alert mod focuses on strategy, providing a range of units and tactics to conquer the land, sea, and air.
Dune 2000
Three great houses fight for the precious spice melange.
He who controls the spice controls the universe!
Establish a foothold on the desert planet Arrakis, where your biggest threat is the environment.
The Dune 2000 mod currently focuses on providing an experience that is authentic to the original game.
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