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About Command & Conquer Red Alert 3
Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 drops players into an alternate World War III where the Soviet Union, the Allies, and the newly risen Empire of the Rising Sun battle for dominance. A failed Soviet time‑travel mission reshapes technology, spawning oddities such as Tesla coils, War Blimps, armored bears and transforming tanks.
The title adds naval combat to the classic real‑time strategy formula, letting armies fight on land, air and sea. Over an hour of HD live‑action cutscenes tells the story, while a built‑in level editor and Steam Workshop let the community create and share custom scenarios.
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Story premise
A desperate Soviet leadership travels back in time to alter history, but the mission fails and creates an alternate timeline. In this new world three superpowers—Soviets, Allies, and the Empire of the Rising Sun—vie for control of a raging World War III.
The altered timeline fuels a clash of technologies that evolved along different paths, giving each faction access to bizarre weapons and devices that shape the campaign’s narrative and objectives.
- Watch the opening cutscenes for hints about each faction’s motivations.
- Note how the time‑travel premise explains the presence of unusual units.
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Factions and units
Three distinct powers populate the battlefield. The Soviets field armored war bears and Tesla Troopers; the Allies deploy Sonic Dolphins and Attack Dogs; the Empire offers anime‑inspired psychic schoolgirls and transforming tanks.
All sides also feature iconic Red Alert staples such as Tanya, War Bears and Tesla coils, creating a mix of familiar and novel combat options.
- Identify each faction’s signature unit before a mission.
- Observe how transforming tanks change form during combat.
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Live‑action cinematics
Command & Conquer’s trademark live‑action videos return in high definition, delivering over 60 minutes of footage with the franchise’s largest cast.
These cutscenes are interwoven with single‑player missions, providing narrative bridges that explain objectives and faction goals.
- Pause after each cutscene to note any strategic clues.
- Replay scenes if you miss dialogue that hints at mission tactics.
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Editing and community tools
Red Alert 3 includes a level editor, allowing players to design custom scenarios. Integration with Steam Workshop lets creators share maps with the community.
Steam Cloud saves progress, and Family Sharing enables multiple users on the same device to access the game without repurchasing.
- Experiment with the editor to test unit interactions before a match.
- Browse the Workshop for maps that highlight naval or land tactics you want to practice.
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