As a long-time fan of Command & Conquer, I must admit I had to refresh my memory on a game called Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances before diving into any discussion about it. You might wonder what makes this particular title relevant now. Well, EA has unexpectedly launched a Steam page for it, hinting at an upcoming re-release, as reported by PCGamesN.
Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances isn’t your typical entry in the legendary, yet somewhat neglected, real-time strategy series. It made its debut as a browser-based, free-to-play MMO, harking back to an era when browser games were in vogue.
Originally launched online in May 2012, Tiberium Alliances doesn’t typically spring to mind when one thinks of Command & Conquer. However, this Steam iteration will stick to its free-to-play model, retaining the game’s strategic layer—a significant aspect of the original browser version, though not usually associated with C&C games. It raises the fascinating question of how EA plans to adapt the social ‘invite-your-friends’ dynamics of the browser game for a desktop audience.
In the game, players have the choice to lead one of two factions: GDI or NOD. You’ll have the opportunity to manage their distinct buildings, units, and defenses, and research upgrades just as in the classic RTS titles.
The strategic experience also involves territory conquest, alliance-building with friends, and a distinctly 2010s browser game vibe, all expected to make a comeback in this Steam edition. As of now, the Steam store page simply teases a ‘coming soon’ release date. Given the game’s niche status, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this re-release stealthily launch during an event like The Game Awards.
While revisiting this blast from the past might offer a bit of nostalgic fun, what many devoted C&C enthusiasts truly crave are remastered versions of the more iconic games in the series. The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection provided a glimpse of hope that EA was delving into their archives to bring back some of the classics, yet nothing substantial followed. Earlier this year, we did see re-packaged versions of Command & Conquer titles on Steam, but for purists, that simply doesn’t count.
