I never got to play the Command and Conquer series when I was growing up ( I had Civ, AoE/M, and Warcraft instead) so I'm looking forward to trying it out, since I've heard a lot of good things about it.
Just an FYI for anyone who may require it...if you type 'hires' on the main menu and then got to options, you should see more resolutions available to play (1920x1080 for example). MJ noob should have known and included this in the video
@@shaggyalonso Exactly that. I seem to remember that you have to do it twice sometimes for it to work, so if it doesn't work first time, try typing it twice and it definitely should. You'll know it's worked because it will make a noise 👌
If only command and conquer had a modern fps shooter it would have been amazing renegade was a right direction but it looks mostly outdated now. Westwood studios should never have merged with EA maybe they would still exist today. 😢
There is always Renegade X. It's a free remake of Renegade by the guys over at Totem Arts. They're working on a new version called "Firestorm". You can find some trailers on CZcams - Matt
The Steam version with CnCNet works the same with the EA App. Just install CnCNet into your RA2 installation from steam and it'll work the same way. - MJ
You should be able to after the first time opening the game. When you first boot up the game, there's an unskippable cutscene. After that, the cutscene won't play when you launch the game. - Matt
5:52 in my game I hit "customize battle" and the next menu only has "random map" but "use map" is missing, as well as all those choices you showcased, if I hit "random map" it just takes me back to the previous menu. Have not tried this cncnet client...Im not a tech guy, I read that I have to try the beta version sonit works with my steam version of the game? Couldn't find this beta version at the site.
You'll need to generate the custom map before you're able to use the map. As per the video, the beta version of the client isn't available on the site. You have to select the Beta version in the options and update your client. The client will then update to the Beta version, where Campaign is supported. -MJ
can you do something similar for C&CTS/FS? some one suggested to uninstall my steam version and just go for the version offered by cncnet ...but I wouldn't like to do that since I already have the steam version installed...
TS, TD & RA has been freeware for a while now. To simplify things, CnCNet included a copy with the installer. CnCNet should still work with the Steam versions of those games. If you're having issue, feel free to pop a support ticket in the CnCNet discord. - MJ
ALT+TAB never worked with this game, it wasn't designed to handle that. You play, you exit, then you do whatever else you want to do. Can there be a fix at some point, well not unless EA decides to patch it properly to suit modern systems and modern style gaming. Something I want to know, can I mod this steam version as the Epic store version you can't (at least not working so well) Yes, C&Cnet is pretty much a mod, but I wish to mod myself as I used to back in the day.
Borderless Windowed mode with TS DDraw allows me to alt tab, and a couple other players as well. I'm not too sure about modding, I recall hearing that installing mods on this Steam version doesn't work too well. But if you have the version from the EA App, you can mod to your heart's content. There's been a ton of mods out there. -MJ
thankyou sopoooooooo much it was the fact had to change the version to BETA in updater that now allows me to play the campaign in fast mode which am used to.... thanklyou as was unplayable for me :) and my favourite game
Yes, but you can't open it from EA App. Look for the "FinalAlert2" folder in your \Command and Conquer Red Alert II folder. In there is the .exe You can find a helpful playlist on how to use it, make triggers, and edit .ini files for unit modding here: czcams.com/play/PLwlPpv3OXxX-6F7WZW9a-wG2WpyHENE0g.html&si=oNQFH_JRbzfIj2aY - Matt
yup. Check the minimum requirements on steam to ensure your system is capable to run RA2. You'll also need a good internet connection to play online. - MJ
My graphics seem to be a little “off” as in the text on the menus is bunched together and game looks clunky (I have the old game on a windows 7 pc so I know what it should look like) the video of the game here looks great, why is it running so cluncky on my modern pc? (Windows 11, 4060ti graphics card etc etc???
Are you using CnCNet? It's highly recommended that you do so, as it fixes a lot of these issues. Since the game is 20 years old without any "official" updates, it's normal that some options work for some, and some don't. - MJ
If you're using CnCNet, it'll be in the Maps/Custom folder. I'm not too sure where it'll be saved if you're not using CnCNet though - which is why I highly recommended using CnCNet, it's the easiest way to play RA2YR. - MJ
The current "native multiplayer" on the Steam version leads to XWIS, which is a super old RA2 multiplayer network. Very few players on there nowdays. I believe the Steam version is made true to the original, where the max resolution was 1024x768. - MJ
CnCNet does allow you to go up to 4k. But players have said that it's too big to play on. units are too small to control, UI is too small to click etc - MJ
![[World Record] Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 Soviet Campaign Speedrun](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sfXuQJS4KZ0/mqdefault.jpg)
I never got to play the Command and Conquer series when I was growing up ( I had Civ, AoE/M, and Warcraft instead) so I'm looking forward to trying it out, since I've heard a lot of good things about it.
well two months later, what are your thoughts?
No idea the base game had a random map generator! :O
I've been waiting to play this forever. Thank you
I really really hope theyll make co op on the official missions, i know theres short co op custom missions but I'd LOVE to do official co op
Thanks, they even prorated what I already had; I paid $.074 each, $7.90 total. I am very greatful for your video.
Now hoping for a GOG release.
As perfect this would be, they wont do that because of DRM
Just an FYI for anyone who may require it...if you type 'hires' on the main menu and then got to options, you should see more resolutions available to play (1920x1080 for example). MJ noob should have known and included this in the video
Just type it in on your keyboard while in the main menu??
@@shaggyalonso Exactly that. I seem to remember that you have to do it twice sometimes for it to work, so if it doesn't work first time, try typing it twice and it definitely should. You'll know it's worked because it will make a noise 👌
@@sovsordie4513 unreal, will try it out. Cheers
I didn't know that fix existed xD CnCNet is the better place to play anyway!
If only command and conquer had a modern fps shooter it would have been amazing renegade was a right direction but it looks mostly outdated now.
Westwood studios should never have merged with EA maybe they would still exist today. 😢
Remember the Tiberium shooter project that was coming out in 2009? I'm still mad about that being cancelled.
There is always Renegade X. It's a free remake of Renegade by the guys over at Totem Arts. They're working on a new version called "Firestorm". You can find some trailers on CZcams
- Matt
Please make video how to fix screen and also CNC net with steam too
The Steam version with CnCNet works the same with the EA App. Just install CnCNet into your RA2 installation from steam and it'll work the same way.
- MJ
Still cant skip the intros though 😂
You should be able to after the first time opening the game. When you first boot up the game, there's an unskippable cutscene. After that, the cutscene won't play when you launch the game.
- Matt
Nice one
If bought the bundle, can it be played offline? Or you always need internet connection?
You can play it offline. An internet connection is only needed when playing multiplayer.
- MJ
5:52 in my game I hit "customize battle" and the next menu only has "random map" but "use map" is missing, as well as all those choices you showcased, if I hit "random map" it just takes me back to the previous menu.
Have not tried this cncnet client...Im not a tech guy, I read that I have to try the beta version sonit works with my steam version of the game? Couldn't find this beta version at the site.
You'll need to generate the custom map before you're able to use the map.
As per the video, the beta version of the client isn't available on the site. You have to select the Beta version in the options and update your client. The client will then update to the Beta version, where Campaign is supported.
-MJ
I cant launch it, I have windows 11 and I cant lunch any game of C&C
can you do something similar for C&CTS/FS? some one suggested to uninstall my steam version and just go for the version offered by cncnet ...but I wouldn't like to do that since I already have the steam version installed...
TS, TD & RA has been freeware for a while now. To simplify things, CnCNet included a copy with the installer. CnCNet should still work with the Steam versions of those games. If you're having issue, feel free to pop a support ticket in the CnCNet discord.
- MJ
i wonder is there a way to transfer my ea version of this to my steam account
no, but as usual you can add no steam games to steam
nope. both are from different launchers from different companies. there's no option for transfer as far as I'm aware.
- MJ
zero hours mods are brill
I there is a DRM in this steam version.
ALT+TAB never worked with this game, it wasn't designed to handle that. You play, you exit, then you do whatever else you want to do.
Can there be a fix at some point, well not unless EA decides to patch it properly to suit modern systems and modern style gaming.
Something I want to know, can I mod this steam version as the Epic store version you can't (at least not working so well)
Yes, C&Cnet is pretty much a mod, but I wish to mod myself as I used to back in the day.
They won't, cause ea is sucks
Borderless Windowed mode with TS DDraw allows me to alt tab, and a couple other players as well.
I'm not too sure about modding, I recall hearing that installing mods on this Steam version doesn't work too well. But if you have the version from the EA App, you can mod to your heart's content. There's been a ton of mods out there.
-MJ
good video
thankyou sopoooooooo much
it was the fact had to change the version to BETA in updater that now allows me to play the campaign in fast mode which am used to.... thanklyou as was unplayable for me :) and my favourite game
Does the origin version have the community built/updated world level editors/builders ?
Yes, but you can't open it from EA App.
Look for the "FinalAlert2" folder in your \Command and Conquer Red Alert II folder. In there is the .exe
You can find a helpful playlist on how to use it, make triggers, and edit .ini files for unit modding here:
czcams.com/play/PLwlPpv3OXxX-6F7WZW9a-wG2WpyHENE0g.html&si=oNQFH_JRbzfIj2aY
- Matt
@@FortunesChaos Thank you very much for your reply !
4.3K view , good snipe lads
Hello is it possiible to install the game on a computer which is not windows 10 ?
yup. Check the minimum requirements on steam to ensure your system is capable to run RA2. You'll also need a good internet connection to play online.
- MJ
My graphics seem to be a little “off” as in the text on the menus is bunched together and game looks clunky (I have the old game on a windows 7 pc so I know what it should look like) the video of the game here looks great, why is it running so cluncky on my modern pc? (Windows 11, 4060ti graphics card etc etc???
Are you using CnCNet? It's highly recommended that you do so, as it fixes a lot of these issues.
Since the game is 20 years old without any "official" updates, it's normal that some options work for some, and some don't.
- MJ
What is cncnet?
Please help
@@FortunesChaos what is cncnet?
I don’t play online, just random map single player
any idea where to save custom maps on steam client?
If you're using CnCNet, it'll be in the Maps/Custom folder. I'm not too sure where it'll be saved if you're not using CnCNet though - which is why I highly recommended using CnCNet, it's the easiest way to play RA2YR.
- MJ
Can anybody please tell me, how can i play this against someone, a friend or so??? 😭
once you've downloaded and installed CnCNet, check out the other tutorial to play online.
- MJ
Can you do multiplayer online with friend?
Yes. That's what CnCNet is for 👍
@@FortunesChaos is a cnc difference software from steam? i tried before around 2016 its too lag for me
CnCNet and Steam are different things, yes. CnCNet is a client that allows you to play the game online. Steam only provides you the game.
- MJ
So theyre remastered rightt?
No. This is just a release of the original game on Steam with some patches.
- MJ
No native multiplayer Support, No native option for modern resolution. That is very unfortunate
The current "native multiplayer" on the Steam version leads to XWIS, which is a super old RA2 multiplayer network. Very few players on there nowdays. I believe the Steam version is made true to the original, where the max resolution was 1024x768.
- MJ
Why i cant play yuris revenge only play ra 2
Did you follow the steps in the video?
- MJ
@@FortunesChaos done already
You might have checked the option to remember your selected game, you need to right click on the game and go to properties to change it.
Where is Generals 2😡
do i only need steam to play these games?
Yes. You can find the bundle here:
store.steampowered.com/bundle/39394/
- Matt
ok thank you@@FortunesChaos
Excellent
Cool but cnc net is still the best option imo
and that's exactly why at the end of the video I still recommended everyone to use CnCNet ;)
- MJ
4K?
CnCNet does allow you to go up to 4k. But players have said that it's too big to play on. units are too small to control, UI is too small to click etc
- MJ
@@FortunesChaos Ah, ok, thank you. :)
Wish I coudl buy the games individually. I have no interest in like 90% of them definitely the ones that are already remastered. xD
I mean.... it's 10 bucks atm.
@@Kikan319 Kind of irrelevant as the only two games I would want from the whole thing are Red Alert 2, and Renegade.
Black screen on steam deck don’t buy!
Same here…got the black screen on my steamdeck…
Thanks for the warning. At least it's playable on PC