News and Updates

We don’t usually release multiple updates in a single day, but we managed to resolve numerous issues that Windows 8 and 8.1 users were facing, these include:

• Fixed an issue with Windows 8 and 8.1 where the game would not run without compatibility mode
• Fixed an issue with Windows 8 and 8.1 where the game would not run in resolutions higher then 1280×1024
• Fixed an issue with Windows 8 and 8.1 where the game would run slowly
• Updated game documentation

If you have version 1.6.1.7, you can download the update here

This update is a minor update to fix small issues with the game. Latest changes include:

• Fixed an issue where mission 1 for each house would crash if the resolution was raised from default
• Updated documentation to reflect the changes made in the previous version
• Updated the launcher to prepare for the next update

If you have version 1.6.1.6, you can download the update here

This cannot be performed as an update, you must uninstall the game and run the newest version of the installer.
Changes include:
-Proper support for higher game resolutions
-Online Multiplayer through CnCNet
-Updated installer and update system
-Updated game launcher, including options to configure the game settings directly from the launcher

This is a minor update to address issues with the Rise Of The Mercenaries campaign, as well as update some in game menus. Changes include:
-Fixed an issue where an improper string entry was displayed in M1V1 (properly this time)
-Fixed an issue where the AI would not rebuild after a building was destroyed in M1V1
-Fixed an issue caused by Siberian Gremlin’s string editor which could cause
crashes in the credit screen and D2K+ (properly this time)
-Redesigned mission select menu, thanks to Grand_Leo for the menu art
-Fixed graphic of Heavy Factory for Mercenary house, no longer displays the menu art for the ornithopters

This update contains numerous updates and bug fixes. Changes include:
-Fixed an issue where an improper string entry was displayed in M1V1
-Fixed an issue where units would not spawn properly in survival mode
-Fixed an issue caused by Siberian Gremlin’s string editor which could cause
crashes in the credit screen and D2K+
-Redesigned mission select and survival mode menus

Survival Mode Beta was heavily modified to increase difficulty based on player feedback:
-Map has less resources for player base, forcing players to work harder to
fortify their base
-Additional wave added at 90 minute mark
-Wave at 80 minutes now includes even more troops for Harkonnen and
Emperor factions
-Harvester and Carryall replacements are cutoff at 80 minutes
-Ordos resources have been enhanced significantly
-Enhanced AI have been implemented for house Ordos, significantly
increasing the rate of troop production (AI provided courtesy of Luminar)

New content was added to the Rise Of The Mercenaries campaign:
-4 new music tracks: New Beginning (originally titled Ben Gess 2), House
Corrino,Mekanikz Tweek and Misuse Of Force (originally titled Misuse).
Credit to DJCID for the first 3 tracks and Kevin MacLeod for Misuse.
-Mission 2 was added. This is the first release of mission 2, and should any
bugs be encountered please report them.

Debug Menu was added to the ingame options:
-Allows you to switch houses ingame, allowing easy AI debuging and testing
-Allows easy way to quit
-Provides a method to switch difficulty during gameplay
-Option to play as sandworm color and change sandworm frequency
in skirmish (requires mission restart)

The update program has also been configured to automatically detect resolution settings.
I have included both the regular update and the updated combined update below. If you have no idea which update to install, choose the combined update.
Combined Update 1.6.1.4 (includes all previous updates as well)
Update 1.6.1.4 (includes only new changes)

This  is a major update for 32 bit users, as it finally resolves the issue with the launcher not reading the registry strings correctly, allowing it to function properly for those systems.
Other changes include:
-Registry fix for tracking if user has high resolution update installed
-Fixed version number displayed in menu to be accurate
-Added Survival Mode test, allowing a sneak peak of survival mode
-Fixed minor issue with uninstaller, will now remove desktop shortcut correctly
-Update Program will now close any running instances of the game and launcher
-Added additional error handling to launcher
I have included both the regular update and the updated combined update below. If you have no idea which update to install, choose the combined update.
Combined Update 1.6.1.3 (includes all previous updates as well)
Update 1.6.1.3 (includes only new changes)