Here's how to set "modern" resolutions

[Vargias]

EDIT 3: You might need to remove the game + Install folder and reinstall the game before it works, i have no clue yet as to why or how this happens. but i thought i should mention this. so if it doesn't work, try this step and if it doesn't let me know and i'll try my best to help you out.

EDIT 2: Added MORE Resolutions, and wrote a better "README".
640x400, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x576, 1280x720

EDIT: i made some downloadable ini files, do read the "readme".

you can download them here
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FbqvQpO25ri8DtwjfIq3KgaT93cfR8Nw?usp=sharing

How to support and set "modern" resolutions:

To set a custom resolution that is higher than what you are able to select inside the game, you have to edit three .ini files that are inside the game's folder
(ie. C:\Program Files\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Command & Conquer Red Alert II)

The three files you are looking for are:

DDrawCompat.ini
RA2.ini
RA2MD.ini

Step 1
First, you have to put in your resolution in the first file (DDrawCompat.ini). Open it in the text editor put in your resolution at the SupportedResolutions line. So for example, it could then look like this

SupportedResolutions = 640x400, 800x600, 1024x768, 1920x1080, 2560x1440

When you are done, save it.

Step 2
Edit the second file (RA2.ini). The lines you are looking for are

ScreenWidth=800
ScreenHeight=600

Edit these two lines and put in your resolutionSo for example, it can look like this:

ScreenWidth=1920
ScreenHeight=1080

OPTIONAL, add this to the same .ini files

VideoBackBuffer=no
AllowHiResModes=yes
AllowVRAMSidebar=no

When you are done, save it.

Step 3
Repeat step 2 for the last file RA2MD.ini and play.

The menu UI may be small but in game it will be the same as your chosen resolution.

[MangorushZ]

1280x720 seems to be the best resolution for 2k/1440p monitors, it just looks great for Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2, probably the optimal setting to use for those with 2K monitors.

[Vargias]

that is indeed the best resolution for 2k/1440p monitors. i should add that to the downloads shouldn't i?

[SKY]

how does 3840*1440 resolution look? i havn't bought the game, but if it does look decent i did buy it. some one let me know.

[Zef]

Originally posted by Sky:

how does 3840*1440 resolution look? i havn't bought the game, but if it does look decent i did buy it. some one let me know.

Like watching ants crawling over your screen. I'm sure there is somebody out there that plays it like this but for me:

2k monitor? -> play it in 720P (1280x720)
4K monitor? -> play it in 1080P (1920x1080)

[Vargias]

hate to say it, but he's right xD

[zac512270332]

One dumb question: for the version purchased on steam, do you need to create an EA account and have to open the game through Origin app after you run the game on steam? Really not a big fan of the big orange app and after a recent update on Yuri's Revenge, I can no longer do hires by edit the .ini file.

[hup]

Originally posted by zac512270332:

One dumb question: for the version purchased on steam, do you need to create an EA account and have to open the game through Origin app after you run the game on steam? Really not a big fan of the big orange app and after a recent update on Yuri's Revenge, I can no longer do hires by edit the .ini file.

No
Just start the game and play

[Viddaz]

Works for RA2 but not for Yuri for me. Any suggestions?

[Nyerguds]

Originally posted by Viddaz:

Works for RA2 but not for Yuri for me. Any suggestions?

If you mean you can't start the game, the solution is to start it through Steam. It'll give a choices list of what to start.

If you mean the resolution thing... you might've missed "Step 3".

[Vargias]

Originally posted by Viddaz:

Works for RA2 but not for Yuri for me. Any suggestions?

settings for YR is Ra2MD.ini i suggest to replace the file once more and see if it works.

[Viddaz]

Originally posted by Nyerguds:

Originally posted by Viddaz:

Works for RA2 but not for Yuri for me. Any suggestions?

If you mean you can't start the game, the solution is to start it through Steam. It'll give a choices list of what to start.

If you mean the resolution thing... you might've missed "Step 3".

Yeah tried starting YR through steam and no change in the resolution.

I did step 3.

[mbnq]

Instead of typing all possible res you can just

SupportedResolutions = native

[Viddaz]

Originally posted by Vargias:

Originally posted by Viddaz:

Works for RA2 but not for Yuri for me. Any suggestions?

settings for YR is Ra2MD.ini i suggest to replace the file once more and see if it works.

Worked after being replaced! Thank you

[Dosto]

In 2k they looks like dots, i like it in 1080p, game looks gorgerous with that resolution.

[Panthera]

Am I missing something or does this make the game units extremely tiny?