ℹ️ C&C 3: Tiberium Wars

A support article for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars.

Scope:

This guide will teach you how to join Xevnet’s multiplayer lobbies when we’re hosting tournaments/matches.

Prerequisites:

In order to join multiplayer games you need the following.

Installing C&C: Online

i. Once C&C: Online installer has been downloaded run it and follow the prompts.

  • Note: This step assumes you have the game already installed.

ii. To confirm C&C: Online has been installed, look for the icon on your desktop or start menu and open it.

iii. A small window will open with some options, click on ‘Hook’ at the top context bar between Launch and Help.

iv. From that menu, a dropdown will appear. Click on C&C 3, it should now have a tick next to it indicating it is hooked.

Install Multiplayer Map Pack:

Download and run the CNC3_MapPack_RC5v3.exe installer and follow the prompts - Tiberium Wars Community Map Pack RC5v3

Download C&C3_XN_Maps - A collection of multiplayer maps.

Extract the contents of C&C3_XN_Maps.rar into C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars\Maps\

Joining a multiplayer match:

With C&C: Online installed - proceed to run C&C 3: Tiberium Wars.

C&C Online window should prompt automatically before the game starts. If the C&C: Online windows does not open follow, these steps to hook it.

With the C&C Online window in-front of you click C&C 3 button, the game should now run.

Once in the main menu navigate to Options > Settings > Network and make sure your Online IP is selected in the dropdown. If you have more than one network adapter this simply means you need to pick your primary network adapter, set it and save settings.

Now proceed to Multiplayer > Online and enter your Revora ID and click Login.

Once you’re loaded in click custom match at the bottom, and you’ll see a classic lobby screen.

Join your mates game and have fun!

If you’re looking to host your own game, see below.

Hosting a multiplayer match:

In order to host a multiplayer match you must have the following ports opened on your router.

TCP: 28910, 29900-29901

UDP: 13139, 27900, 65000

Once in the main menu navigate to Options > Settings > Network and make sure your Online IP is selected in the dropdown. If you have more than one network adapter this simply means you need to pick your primary network adapter, set it and save settings.

Now proceed to Multiplayer > Online and enter your Revora ID and click Login.

Once you’re loaded in click custom match at the bottom, and you’ll see a classic lobby screen.

Select Create game to open a new lobby, enter game name and password. (optional)

Note: If you are unable to peer to other players are a match go back to Lobby screen > Options > Settings > Network and click Refresh NAT and host another game.

Error Handling:

Application load error 5:0000065434

Press OK and try and launch the game again, but if you have purchased the game from an online-DRM platform such as Steam; you need to run the game via Steam directly.

C&C Online window should prompt automatically before the game starts. If it does not follow these steps again to make sure the game is hooked.

Error: CA public key patching routine failed.

Run the game as Administrator, if the issue persists run C&C: Online as administrator and try again, this usually resolves the problem. If you cannot open the game because of this issue reach out on our Discord. (below)

If you are still running into issues feel free to reach out on our Support channel in Discord.

Last modified November 11, 2023: Adds emojis + Removes projects + Adds guide (4c2e5f4)