AboutProject


Generals Online is not just another GameSpy emulator - it's a community made complete reimagining of multiplayer services for Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour.

Built upon the SuperHackers fork of the source code released by Electronic Arts, this community-driven project revitalizes and modernizes the game's multiplayer experience, improving stability, client functionality, and overall service reliability - all while preserving the original gameplay you know and love.

NOTICE: GeneralsOnline is an online service created by the community and is not created by, endorsed by, nor affiliated with Electronic Arts or Command & Conquer.


WhatsNew


The following enhancements have been made to the original Zero Hour game:
     Making It Easier To Play
    Easy to get working: Port forwarding on routers is no longer required to play online
    Improved Responsiveness: 60Hz multiplayer logic tick rate, uncapped client framerate
    Higher Connectivity: Utilizing the latest networking technology results in far higher connection success rates (Typically, 100% success)
    Easy To Update: The latest version of GeneralsOnline will be automatically downloaded via the in-game updater
    Easy Authentication: Use your Steam, Discord or GameReplays account!

     Stability & Security
    Better Stability: Multiple improvements to game stability & mismatches
    Faster Fixes: With automatic error/crash reporting, we can turn around fixes for your issues quickly
    Better Security: Game traffic is encrypted with the latest industry standards

     Quality of Life
    Find Matches Quicker: Lobby lists are now updated automatically
    Host Migration: Lobbies will now migrate when the host leaves during the setup phase
    Removing Frustration: Connectivity checks now take place upon joining a lobby, instead of when the match starts
    Getting to game quicker: Lobby hosts can now force players to ready up


OriginalFunctionality

The development status of original Generals multiplayer functionality is shown below.

As of December 2025, GeneralsOnline has reached parity with the original GameSpy functionality

Implemented

  • Play, Join & Host Matches
  • Quick match / matchmaking
  • Ladders
  • Rooms & Chat
  • Custom Map Support
  • Persona / Profile
  • Player Stats
  • Buddy System
  • Global / Daily Stats
  • Mod Support
  • Auto-update

Removed

  • Locale / choose your country



DownloadNow

GeneralsOnline Public Alpha is now available for download!

Installer

GeneralsOnline is compatible with common addons such as GenPatcher, GenTool, custom control bars and hotkeys.
GeneralsOnline does not modify your existing Generals installation.
Need Help? Ask us in our Discord!


A lot of people contribute to GeneralsOnline, both directly and through the SuperHackers work which GeneralsOnline is based upon. Find out more here



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GeneralsOnline – A Modern, re-implementation of Command & Conquer Generals Online.