EA will be releasing the C&C Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert source code under GPL3 (reddit.com)

Article summary

Electronic Arts (EA) is releasing the source code for Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert under the GPL3 license. The released code includes the TiberianDawn.dll and RedAlert.dll and their corresponding source code. The move is expected to enable modding and customization of the games. The source code is in C++ and includes pathfinding and networking code.

Main themes

• game development
• open-source release
• modding and customization
• game assets and licensing
• community engagement
• classic games and nostalgia

What commenters say

• The release of the source code will allow users to design maps, create custom units, and edit gameplay logic.
• The open-source release is likely intended to enable mods rather than total conversions or standalone games.
• The lack of original game assets, such as graphics and sound, may limit the potential of the open-source release.
• Some commenters are skeptical about the usefulness of the release without the original game assets.
• Others see the potential for the community to create their own assets and mods.
• The release of the source code may also inspire the creation of new games or spiritual successors.
• Some commenters are hoping for similar releases of other classic games, such as Bullfrog titles.
• The open-source release may face challenges in terms of consistency and quality of user-created assets.