Command & Conquer: Renegade for Windows PC

Renegade brings the Tiberium setting to a first-person and vehicle-combat format rather than traditional base-building RTS. Use a legally owned game installation and the relevant community multiplayer compatibility patch. This is not the same online service as classic CnCNet RTS lobbies.

About Renegade

Discover how to play Renegade on Windows 10, watch livestreams, read the latest news and more! Renegade is an oddity in the C&C franchise. Developed by Westwood's core team, Renegade was a tactical shooter set within the Tiberium universe that gave players the unique opportunity of experiencing a C&C battlefield from the ground level. In particular, Renegade's unique multiplayer mode attracted a cult following and is still active today.

Step 1: Download & Install Renegade

You can now buy all of the classic Command & Conquer games digitally from either Steam or the EA App as part of The Ultimate Collection. 

 

Step 2: Install the latest Tiberian Technologies Community Patch

The Tiberian Technologies patch is the most popular community update for Renegade. It re-enables online play, adds several new features, contains many bug fixes and makes the game compatible with the latest versions of Windows. 

The Tiberian Technologies Patch contains:

  • A functioning in-game server listing for Multiplayer
  • An in-game download tool for automatically downloading community maps and mod content when joining servers
  • Additional graphics options, including MSAA Anti-Aliasing, VSync
  • Access to 4K resolutions and HUD scaling
  • Borderless Fullscreen Windowed mode
  • Additional Console commands
  • Many bug fixes, including the infamous 'Bluehell' bug (if you know, you know!)

...and much more!

Download and install the Tiberian Technologies Patch by clicking here!

Run the downloaded installer file and follow these instructions:

  1. Accept the terms and click Next
  2. Point the Installer at your Renegade game folder (Default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Command & Conquer Renegade)
  3. Click Next
  4. Select your Language and click Next
  5. Select your component options and click Next
  6. Watch the installer work it's magic and click Next when it's done
  7. Enter your Renegade Serial Number if you have it, but if you don't that's fine.
  8. Click Close

Step 3: Configure Your Settings

To configure your game before you run it you will have to launch the Renegade configuration tool (wwconfig.exe). 

Below is a short guide on how to use it:

  1. Click 'Play Game' in Steam and run the Renegade Configuration Tool, for the EA App version, run wwconfig.exe from the game folder.
  2. In this tool you can set your resolution as well as many other game options.
  3. Note: DISPLAY 1 is typically your primary monitor in Windows. Click on it and set the resolution via the slider afterwards.
  4. Spend some time setting up your game options via the various tabs (Video, Audio, Performance) and click Ok to close the config tool when you are satisfied.

Step 4: Run the Game

Play Singleplayer

To play Singleplayer, run the game and then click Singeplayer, followed by Campaign.

You will then launch into the campaign.
 

Play Multiplayer

Join via the In-game Lobby System

With the latest version of the Tiberian Technologies patch installed, you will be able to access game servers via the in-game lobby system.

To play Multiplayer, run the game and then follow these instructions:

  1. Click Multiplayer
  2. Click GameSpy
  3. Click Options, set a Nickname and then Click Back
  4. Select a Server and Click Join
  5. Follow any instructions that pop up

From here you can join a server from the list:

W3D Hub Launcher

W3D Hub is a community dedicated to keeping C&C Renegade compatible with modern operating systems and developing mods for the game.

The W3D Hub launcher is an all-in-one solution for finding Renegade multiplayer servers and mods. Download and install it using the link below:

Download the W3D Hub Launcher

Once the W3D Hub launcher has been installed, follow the instructions below.

  • Run the W3D Hub Launcher
  • Click the 'Games' tab in the menu bar
  • Click C&C Renegade in the left menu
  • If the launcher hasn't found your Game automatically, click 'Import' and browse to 'Game.exe'. This is found where Renegade is installed (usually 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games' or 'C:\Westwood\Renegade')
  • To configure settings of the Physical version of the game, click the Game Settings option in the launcher and configure the settings.
    • To configure the Origin version of the game, find WWConfig.exe in the game install folder and configure the settings using the application.

Now you are ready to play multiplayer! To look for online games, go to the Server Browser tab and click the Join Server button next to the server that you want to join:

 

Known Issues

This section is for known compatibility issues that affect C&C Renegade.

Renegade has visual issues when running with an un-capped framerate, to fix this, make sure that vsync is enabled in the game settings.

If Renegade is installed via EA App, you will be unable to apply your game settings using the W3D Hub Launcher. Use WWConfig.exe, found in the game install folder instead.

Renegade server listings

Click an IP to join a game. Hover on an IP to see the players in a game.

Country Password IP Map Name Time Left Players
United States 24/7 Astrogade - Destroy asteroids keep Earth safe!64.33.67.161:4823astrogade.lsd00.00.000 / 127
Hong Kong [Dragon] Dragon Team Training Sever AOW43.129.209.65:4852C&C_siege00.02.200 / 50
Poland [EU]SzyEastServ AOW/Co-op85.221.227.2:4848C&C_Walls_Flying00.07.000 / 50
United States [MPF] UltraAOW Testing172.252.71.23:2337C&C_Crevasse00.02.430 / 40
Canada [W3D Hub][US EAST] Battle for Dune Infantry Release192.99.148.53:7010BFD_CQT_ClifftopPass00.06.470 / 60
France [W3DHub] Battle for Dune Infantry Release37.59.176.43:7040BFD_CQT_ClifftopPass00.11.020 / 40
Poland [W3DHub] Renegade AOW51.77.36.222:19800C&C_Iceberg_b400.15.400 / 41
The Netherlands [ZF]-Marathon - ZERO FUCKS AOW87.212.36.241:4848C&C_Under00.00.000 / 50
United States Expansive Civilian Warfare Server64.33.67.161:4848ECW_San Casina 140.00.000 / 127
United States Jerad2142's Crazy Co-op64.33.67.161:6848temple_of_cervinae.lsd00.52.060 / 127
Germany Novara | Renegade Coop116.202.194.126:35000M0600.00.000 / 8
United Kingdom RC Dev test box Marathon217.155.232.34:4848C&C_Walls_Flying00.01.140 / 12
Canada Red Alert 2: Apocalypse Rising Co-op192.99.148.53:7040RA2_SnowBound00.40.260 / 40
Canada RenCorner Timed AOW51.222.10.72:5050C&C_Complex_HD00.42.230 / 20
Canada ReneWars Competitive #1149.56.14.216:15100C&C_Mesa00.21.000 / 30
Poland ReneWars Europe #151.77.36.222:21000C&C_VolcanoRW_b300.19.560 / 30
United States Renhalo v1.0.7 (Levels 1-5.5)64.33.67.161:4810level5a_slvrso.lsd03.06.420 / 127
Canada TSR 2.1 Co-op192.99.148.53:7020TS_Dam00.05.180 / 80
United States TsuGaming.com :: AOW vs Bots74.131.169.107:4848C&C_DethRiver_HD27.45.570 / 23
United States TsuGaming.com :: Classic AOW74.131.169.107:4852C&C_Tomb27.45.550 / 20
United States TsuGaming.com :: COVID Zombies74.131.169.107:4855M0100.00.000 / 16
Germany Turbo-Technologies DM85.215.107.108:8787M130.27.100 / 50
Poland Unstoppable's Testing Grounds51.77.36.222:25000C&C_Glacier_Flying00.15.340 / 16
Hungary ~~The Matrix Sniper~~ Snipers79.120.171.70:4576C&C_Volcano00.11.560 / 50
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Command & Conquer: Renegade: the quick answer

Renegade brings the Tiberium setting to a first-person and vehicle-combat format rather than traditional base-building RTS. Use a legally owned game installation and the relevant community multiplayer compatibility patch. This is not the same online service as classic CnCNet RTS lobbies.

Which installation or edition do you need?

Before downloading anything, confirm whether you have a freeware classic, a purchased base game, or a fan-made modification. A multiplayer client is not necessarily a full copy of the original title. Check the corresponding CnCNet project page for the latest client and requirements.

What to check on Windows 11

For Command & Conquer: Renegade, check resolution, renderer compatibility, input scaling, and whether the game opens offline. Once local play works, install the supported online launcher if you want multiplayer. Keep a backup of configuration before trying custom maps or mod packs.

Gameplay focus: FPS multiplayer, patches and game ownership

In early matches, prioritize scouting, steady income, and a smaller set of practical counters rather than memorizing every unit. The right opening depends on map resources and whether you are playing a standard or modified ruleset.

Related Windows guides

Independent third-party information: Command & Conquer is an Electronic Arts franchise; community clients and mods are maintained by their respective teams.

Renegade online: use the right community

Renegade is a first-person shooter, not a Red Alert or Generals-style construction game. W3D Hub maintains multiplayer support and requires a valid installation of the commercial game. See the Renegade Windows PC guide to distinguish the launcher from game ownership.

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