The newest Command & Conquer game is a bit of an abomination. A mobile-only skirmish game, it’s a game that tries – and fails – to capture the essence of Command & Conquer. Since that games reveal, fans of the series have been pestering EA for a proper game in one of the most venerated real-time strategy franchises. The last time that nearly happened was with the esports-focused Command & Conquer, originally revealed as command and Conquer Generals 2.
Now, speaking on Reddit, EA Producer Jim Vessella revealed that the company is looking to bring the original games back to PC, by way of a remaster.
“As most of you may know, we recently announced Command & Conquer: Rivals, a mobile game set in the Command & Conquer universe. Following the reveal of Rivals, we heard you loud and clear: the Command & Conquer community also wants to see the franchise return to PC. And as a fan of C&C for over 20 years, I couldn’t agree more. With that in mind we’ve been exploring some exciting ideas regarding remastering the classic PC games, and already have the ball rolling on our first effort to celebrate the upcoming 25th Year Anniversary.”
And honestly? That tickles me. Having the original games back with a bit of the modern amenities of newer strategy games would a be a treat. For those worried that EA might EA the whole thing up, Vessella later clarified that EA “will not be adding microtransactions to a C&C Remaster.”
Last Updated: October 12, 2018
Admiral Chief
October 12, 2018 at 09:10
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Original Heretic
October 12, 2018 at 09:13
That header. Is that Trevor?
Admiral Chief
October 12, 2018 at 09:31
About 20 years ago yes
G8crasha
October 12, 2018 at 09:19
I wonder if the owners of the original games would get them free? I get the feeling not. They better be offered at a cheaper price than current games. I’m not about to pay R500+ for a remaster! I could accept around R200 – R300.
WhiteRock
October 12, 2018 at 09:20
Oh yeah…but still…EA…
Viper_ZA
October 12, 2018 at 09:31
EA sure know how to ruin games. I am sure we will see some loot crates and paywalls in the “remastered” edition, yeah?
Geoffrey Tim
October 12, 2018 at 09:36
EA “will not be adding microtransactions to a C&C Remaster.”
It’s right there. In the article.
Kromas
October 12, 2018 at 09:37
EA defines lootboxes and mtx as two seperate entities.
Lootboxes confirmed. 😛
Pariah
October 12, 2018 at 09:37
It’s like Atreyu says – reading is a luxury. Or something.
Viper_ZA
October 12, 2018 at 09:46
What’s their new album like?
Pariah
October 12, 2018 at 09:54
I didn’t know they had one. Listening to it now though, and it’s promising. 🙂 Thanks
Admiral Chief
October 12, 2018 at 09:38
Sassy
Pariah
October 12, 2018 at 11:39
Queen Geoff is the OG Sass
Lord Chaos
October 12, 2018 at 09:39
Because they haven’t lied before
Pariah
October 12, 2018 at 09:41
I can’t help but think the hate for EA is a bit extreme. They’ve earned plenty, but when they explicitly state it in so many words, they would know better than to incur the backlash that they’ve experienced so well before. Maybe not 3 years ago, but today I think they’d know better. And let’s not forget that if MTX is involved there’s always some marketing spin like “recurring player investment” on it.
Viper_ZA
October 12, 2018 at 09:47
Looking at BF and what has been done to NFS, they do not inspire any confidence, for me anyway.
Pariah
October 12, 2018 at 09:48
I don’t think they inspire confidence for anyone – but I do think the hate is a bit extreme.
Viper_ZA
October 12, 2018 at 09:49
A few good releases with no BS will go a long way for the hate to subside 😉
Geoffrey Tim
October 12, 2018 at 09:53
Like A Way Out, Unravel and Unravel 2?
Viper_ZA
October 12, 2018 at 09:54
Getting there, A Way Out was my favourite of the three mentioned.
Lord Chaos
October 12, 2018 at 09:51
The funny thing is I honestly don’t care. If I like a game I’ll get it. Sometimes just fun to beat a dead horse, especially on a Friday
Pariah
October 12, 2018 at 09:52
That I can work with. Fuck that horse, anyway.
Viper_ZA
October 12, 2018 at 09:41
Still pissed about SWBF2, I truly hope they don’t mess this up. I couldn’t play Tiberium Sun back in the day without having my PC reboot due to heat issues….lol 😉
Guz
October 12, 2018 at 09:36
Haven’t played any since Tiberian wars/ Kanes wrath after that the series just went downhill, twilight wars and red alert 3 were crap imo
Lord Chaos
October 12, 2018 at 09:38
I don’t trust ANYTHING EA puts their greedy, grubby paws on currently.
Units as MT
For the Emperor!
October 12, 2018 at 09:41
Hmmm, loved me some C&C! I also liked that the Tiberium, Red Alert and Generals games all felt different! Sadly, I will probably not get this either way 🙁
For the Emperor!
October 12, 2018 at 09:51
Don’t get me wrong, would love it, but my friends have moved past the gaming and I do not play online (other than HotS) and AI only lasts so long 🙁
Neji
October 12, 2018 at 09:46
EA be like “Why can’t we milk this cash cow called C&C?!?!?”
Everyone “Because its a bull, not a cow”
Pieter Kruger
October 12, 2018 at 12:12
Will actually consider getting a Keyboard/Mouse for my XB1X if they can bring it to console…….MS & EA have always played nice…..MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!