Command & Conquer: Red Alert

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

Real Time Strategy (RTS) • Strategy
1996

Command & Conquer: Red Alert is an upcoming Real Time Strategy (RTS)/Strategy game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS. Scheduled to launch on November 22, 1996.

Developed by Westwood Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Dice Multi Media Europe, Sold Out Sales & Marketing.

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Release Date: 11/23/1996

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Story

In 1946, Albert Einstein finishes his time machine, dubbed the Chronosphere, and travels back in time to 1924, just after Adolf Hitler was released from prison in Landsberg. There, he creates a time paradox which erases the dictator from history, and returns to his starting point.

With Nazi Germany removed from history, the Soviet Union is left unopposed as Joseph Stalin sees an opportunity to expand into Eastern Europe. In response, most of Europe ally against this new threat, and start a desperate war against the new aggressor.

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)DOSPlayStationPlayStation Portable

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Developer

  • Westwood Studios

Publishers

  • Sony Computer Entertainment
  • Electronic Arts
  • Virgin Interactive Entertainment
  • Dice Multi Media Europe
  • Sold Out Sales & Marketing

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Multiplayer

  • Online: up to 8 playersOffline: up to 8 players

Part of

  • Command & Conquer franchise

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Science fictionHistoricalWarfare

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

world war ii - ww2time travelconstructionmicromanagementmultiple endingsartificial intelligencerivaling factionsfull motion video

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 22, 1996

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 3

March 27, 2008
November 12, 2009

PC (Microsoft Windows)

November 22, 1996
March 16, 2001
April 7, 2003
August 31, 2008
March 9, 2009

DOS

November 22, 1996

PlayStation Portable

November 12, 2009
September 23, 2008

PlayStation

December 31, 1997
December 31, 1998

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: Red Alert 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: Red Alert, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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