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.

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

GeneralsOnline Public Alpha is now available for download!

Installer (Recommended) ZIP (Advanced*) Installation Tutorial

* NOTE: If installing with the ZIP file, copy all files, except the "Maps" folder, into your Generals folder. Install the maps inside the "Maps" folder as you would normally for Generals maps.

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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!