Command & Conquer: Generals

Command & Conquer: Generals

Real Time Strategy (RTS) • Strategy
2003

Command & Conquer: Generals is an upcoming Real Time Strategy (RTS)/Strategy game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on February 1, 2003.

Developed by EA Pacific and published by Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts.

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Release Date: 02/02/2003

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Story

Generals takes place in the near future where the United States and China co-operate to fight against the Global Liberation Army (GLA), a terrorist organization based in Central Asia. In chronological order, the campaign is played through the Chinese, GLA and then the United States perspectives respectively.

China:

A military parade in Beijing is attacked by GLA forces, culminating in the detonation of a stolen Chinese nuclear warhead and the beginning of the GLA's incursion inside China's borders. The Chinese mobilize to stall and contain the GLA, but in the process lose the Three Gorges Dam and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Now on the offensive, the Chinese attack GLA strongholds, arriving at the terror cell's main headquarters in Dushanbe. Utilizing nuclear weapons, the Chinese put an end to the GLA's offensive.

GLA:

Despite losses to China, the GLA maintains its presence across Central Asia and the Middle East. In efforts to revive itself, the GLA raid UN convoys and incite riots in Astana. However, the United States enters the war and a GLA renegade sides with the Chinese with the intention to destroy the organization. The GLA retaliate by attacking the Baikonur Cosmodrome, and uses the platform to launch devastating toxin attacks at highly populated cities.

USA:

The United States sends its forces to the Middle East, Hindu Kush and then Kazakhstan to finally put an end to the GLA. Despite losses incurred from GLA attacks and ambushes, the USA are able to push the GLA back to their final stronghold in Akmola Region. With Chinese support, the USA destroys the last GLA stronghold, ending the GLA's reign of tyranny.

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Developer

  • EA Pacific

Publishers

  • Aspyr Media
  • Electronic Arts

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Part of

  • Command & Conquer franchise

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionWarfare

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

modern warfarehelicoptermotorcycleconstructionreal-timewaronlineartificial intelligence

Game Engine

Built with SAGE

Release Information

Primary Release Date

February 1, 2003

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Mac

May 21, 2004
April 1, 2004

PC (Microsoft Windows)

February 14, 2003
February 11, 2003
February 1, 2003

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Command & Conquer: Generals on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Command & Conquer: Generals, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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