“For nearly two decades, this franchise has existed as something you buy now we are creating a destination where our fans will be able to access the entire Command and Conquer universe, starting with Generals and continuing with Red Alert, Tiberium, and beyond. Gamers can sign up for a chance to be among the first to try the closed beta of Command & Conquer at “We are thrilled about this opportunity to transform Command and Conquer into a premier online experience,” said Jon Van Caneghem, VP/GM at EA. With a familiar blend of cerebral, strategic gameplay and fun, fast-paced action, Command & Conquer will deliver an authentic and modern RTS experience that will instantly exhilarate longtime fans and captivate new players.
The new online platform and service will launch in 2013, with the Generals universe representing the first of many free offerings within the storied franchise EA is planning to launch with Command & Conquer. The previously announced Command & Conquer Generals 2 has been transformed to be a part of this new digital experience, giving gamers complete access to the cutting-edge visuals, sound and destruction of a full, AAA strategy game – for free. (NASDAQ: EA) took a bold step to spearhead the industry’s digital revolution and announced Command & Conquer. "EA ANNOUNCES COMMAND & CONQUER A NEW FREE-TO- PLAY DESTINATION POWERED BY FROSTBITE 2 Command & Conquer Generals 2 Transforms into a New Digital Platform for the Legendary Strategy Franchise COLOGNE, Germany – Aug– Today at gamescom, the world's largest trade fair and event for interactive games and entertainment, Electronic Arts Inc.