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.

[Eagle2626]

Whwn I oepn the game from steam it is still with the old resolution settings however when I oepn the game from the local directory the game begins with the small UI and desired resolution in the game wihich is higher resolutions give too small combat units etc.

[Vargias]

Originally posted by ygolyadkin:

This guide worked perfectly for RA2 but for some reason isn't working with Yuri's Revenge. No matter what I do, the Yuri's Revenge resolution will not change. If I change it in the game options itself, nothing happens to how the game is displayed at all, but the RA2MD.ini file shows the new resolution. Anyone have any ideas on what's happening there?

this happened to someone else too, my suggestion was this "settings for YR is Ra2MD.ini i suggest to replace the file once more and see if it works." and that did the trick

[Vargias]

Originally posted by Segasensei:

Originally posted by Nyerguds:

Been playing it on 1024x576, filling my monitor, and it's a very comfortable resolution to play on

[edit]

Seems Tiberian Sun is more picky with its resolutions and only allowed the actual listed ones, so I went with 1128x634 there.

When I try 1024x576, the game crashes right after the first cutscene (the one before the first Allies missions)... I installed my language pack (french) before, could it be the cause ?

it was my fault , i didn't pay attention and added the wrong values. i corrected my mistake, could you try it again for me to see if it works?

[Vargias]

Originally posted by Eagle2626:

Whwn I oepn the game from steam it is still with the old resolution settings however when I oepn the game from the local directory the game begins with the small UI and desired resolution in the game wihich is higher resolutions give too small combat units etc.

regarding small ui, you probably installed the optional one didn't you?
please try the no optional one to fix it

[ygolyadkin]

Originally posted by Vargias:

Originally posted by ygolyadkin:

This guide worked perfectly for RA2 but for some reason isn't working with Yuri's Revenge. No matter what I do, the Yuri's Revenge resolution will not change. If I change it in the game options itself, nothing happens to how the game is displayed at all, but the RA2MD.ini file shows the new resolution. Anyone have any ideas on what's happening there?

this happened to someone else too, my suggestion was this "settings for YR is Ra2MD.ini i suggest to replace the file once more and see if it works." and that did the trick

I already tried that. I've also verified the file integrity, thus resetting the files to default and tried running the game normally without any changed and just adjusting the resolution from the in-game options menu and it doesn't make any difference.

[Vargias]

strange. what version do you use?

[Segasensei]

Originally posted by Vargias:

Originally posted by Segasensei:

When I try 1024x576, the game crashes right after the first cutscene (the one before the first Allies missions)... I installed my language pack (french) before, could it be the cause ?

it was my fault :rfacepalm:, i didn't pay attention and added the wrong values. i corrected my mistake, could you try it again for me to see if it works?

Hi, it's not because of your message, I tried the resolution suggested by Nyerguds, and it crashes my game, no idea why, and 1280x720 creates visual bugs for some reason...

[Vargias]

Strange, i honestly don’t get it why it works for one but not the other… just curious, What happens if you try 1920x1080 if i may ask? I’ll look in to it whenever i wake up later today it’s 2:31 am at time of writing so imma taking a nap man, will get back to you soon.

[PaSTech15]

Followed steps in OP, works for me.

[ygolyadkin]

Originally posted by Vargias:

strange. what version do you use?

No idea what happened, but it works now. I reinstalled everything, then downloaded the files in the original post, then started the game and went into a mission and it was still the default resolution, but then after restarting the game it worked properly suddenly. Absolutely no clue what fixed it.

[RobtheRunt]

i have red alert running in 1024 by 768 on steam but menus have bunched together text and game has clunky graphics (i like 1024 by 768 btw} why is it like this??? have game on old pc i know what it should look like, it is very frustrating

[Eagle2626]

Originally posted by Vargias:

Originally posted by Eagle2626:

Whwn I oepn the game from steam it is still with the old resolution settings however when I oepn the game from the local directory the game begins with the small UI and desired resolution in the game wihich is higher resolutions give too small combat units etc.

regarding small ui, you probably installed the optional one didn't you?
please try the no optional one to fix it

thanks. I only did not understand why the supported resolutions are not listed in the options in the game. I downloaded your files ddrawcombat. other tahn no problem. I find 1280*720 is good for me . higher resolutions give like fly size combat units

[Vargias]

Originally posted by ygolyadkin:

Originally posted by Vargias:

strange. what version do you use?

No idea what happened, but it works now. I reinstalled everything, then downloaded the files in the original post, then started the game and went into a mission and it was still the default resolution, but then after restarting the game it worked properly suddenly. Absolutely no clue what fixed it.

glad it worked out in the end tho.

[Vargias]

Originally posted by Eagle2626:

Originally posted by Vargias:

regarding small ui, you probably installed the optional one didn't you?
please try the no optional one to fix it

thanks. I only did not understand why the supported resolutions are not listed in the options in the game. I downloaded your files ddrawcombat. other tahn no problem. I find 1280*720 is good for me . higher resolutions give like fly size combat units

glad that fixed the problem. enjoy the game

[Vargias]

Originally posted by RobtheRunt:

i have red alert running in 1024 by 768 on steam but menus have bunched together text and game has clunky graphics (i like 1024 by 768 btw} why is it like this??? have game on old pc i know what it should look like, it is very frustrating

are you able to send me a screenshot so i can see what the issue is? if you have to add me in order to send it, feel free to do so and i'll try to help out. thanks in advance