EA Revives a 12-Year-Old Obscurity, But a New Command & Conquer Seems Unlikely

As a devoted Command & Conquer enthusiast, even I had to do a bit of research on Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances before diving into this write-up. So, what spurred my interest in revisiting this game today? The answer is delightfully straightforward.

In a surprise move, EA has crafted a new Steam page for the game (as reported by PCGamesN), signaling an upcoming re-release that’s raising eyebrows and intrigue alike.

Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances stands out as an unconventional entry in this iconic, albeit underappreciated, real-time strategy series. It initially emerged as a browser-based, free-to-play MMO back when such games had their heyday. The game launched in May 2012, over ten years ago now, but it’s not exactly the go-to title when people reminisce about Command & Conquer.

The new Steam version will remain free-to-play, promising to retain the strategic depth that, while not the hallmark of most C&C games, was central to the original browser experience. It will be fascinating to watch how EA adapts the social, friend-inviting core of the original into the desktop environment.

Tiberium Alliances puts you in command of either the GDI or NOD factions. You’ll have access to their unique buildings, units, and defenses, allowing you to research upgrades, much like in the classic RTS titles.

The strategic element involves territorial expansions, alliance building with friends, and those nostalgic 2010s browser game dynamics, all seemingly making a return with the Steam launch. However, there’s no confirmed release date other than a vague ‘coming soon’ on Steam. Given its obscurity, we might see a sudden unveiling at an event like The Game Awards.

While it’s a charming trip down memory lane, what fans are really itching for are remasters of the series’ more well-loved titles. The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection was a step in the right direction, but fans hoped it was just the beginning of a broader revival. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Aside from the re-packaging and re-release of old Command & Conquer games on Steam earlier this year, which I don’t really count, it’s been a quiet front on the classic remaster front.