OpenRA

About OpenRA
OpenRA is an open-source real-time strategy game engine designed to recreate and modernize early Westwood Studios classics. It provides a platform for playing and modifying games like Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn, and Dune 2000.
The engine is written in C# and uses SDL and OpenGL for cross-platform compatibility. It runs on Windows, Linux, BSD, and macOS. OpenRA is not endorsed or supported by Electronic Arts, the original publisher of the Westwood games.
Key features
- Reimagined versions of Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Tiberian Dawn, and Dune 2000
- Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, BSD, and macOS
- Modding tools including a Mod SDK and mapping tutorial
- Multiplayer support with dedicated server options
- Lua API for scripted missions
- Custom rules and gameplay modifications through YAML files
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Frequently asked questions
- Is OpenRA free?
- Yes. OpenRA is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does OpenRA support?
- OpenRA provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of OpenRA?
- The latest version is release-20250330, released on Mar 30, 2025.
- What games does OpenRA support?
- OpenRA supports reimagined versions of Command & Conquer: Red Alert, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn, and Dune 2000.
- What platforms does OpenRA run on?
- OpenRA runs on Windows, Linux, BSD, and macOS.
- Is OpenRA officially supported by EA?
- No, Electronic Arts has not endorsed and does not support OpenRA.
- How can I contribute to OpenRA?
- Contributions are welcome through code patches, map creation, or modding. The project has contributing guidelines and a code of conduct for participants.
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