Aside from a browser-based spinoff from 2012, the Command & Conquer franchise has been silent since the release of Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight way back in 2010. But that all changes this December with the launch of Command & Conquer: Rivals for mobile devices.
Available to download for iOS and Android devices on December 4, Command & Conquer: Rivals is a 1v1 strategy game that, according to EA, will be “true to [the] RTS classics”:
In Command & Conquer: Rivals, a real-time player versus player (PVP) game, players lead their faction to victory in the war for Tiberium. True to RTS classics, preparation and planning are as pivotal to matches as tactical execution. Unlike games with “drop-and-watch” mechanics, players in Rivals maintain 100% control of their units at all times, adding immense strategy and depth to a fun, frenetic and fair gameplay experience.
“We set out to build an RTS game for mobile players that thrives on head-to-head competition and where strategy and skill matter. With continuous unit control and intense battles where comebacks are possible, Command & Conquer: Rivals delivers this and more,” said Michael Martinez, Redwood Studios GM. “We’ve been thrilled to see the early response from players during soft launch. Player feedback has made the game stronger for our launch in December and we’ll continue to work with the community as we accelerate into esports next year.”
Players who sign up through the game’s official website before December 4 will receive a special Early Bird Bundle after Command & Conquer: Rivals is released.
