Wasn't this game freeware ?

[dprog1995]

What's the point of releasing it on steam when you can get the freeware version of this game instead?

[Mr Andy]

If it's not on steam then I don't play it. That is just how it is for chumps like me.

[PopCornFlakes]

Originally posted by dprog1995:

What's the point of releasing it on steam when you can get the freeware version of this game instead?

yes i got this game and red alert 2 for free on C&C website a few years ago. Glad i still have them on my PC

update : you can find the game for free here https://cncnet.org/tiberian-sun

[Ratchet, PhD]

sudo snap install cnctsun

[Nyerguds]

Same reason it's on the EA App version of The Ultimate Collection. It's just in there for completeness' sake. It's not like you can buy it separately.

[Dirheim]

Because it's easier to manage?

[DragnX[HUN]]

Yes it is.

[Manzana]

Originally posted by dprog1995:

What's the point of releasing it on steam when you can get the freeware version of this game instead?

Maybe this answer your question:

Tiberiun Sun download site:
"This is a unofficial fansite with no official affiliation with Electronic Arts"

[76561198356019466]

I got it here, but I think I'd still like to have a Steam copy.
https://cnc-comm.com/tiberian-sun/downloads/the-game/installer

The above link has full WS support which is my only reservation about getting it here.

[Welp]

more people who buy again more likely we will get a remake

[76561198356019466]

i own so many of the games on the Bundle, it's only an additional $6 for the rest. Might as well grab them even if I don't plan on playing them.

[Panic Fire]

Originally posted by Manzana:

Originally posted by dprog1995:

What's the point of releasing it on steam when you can get the freeware version of this game instead?

Maybe this answer your question:

Tiberiun Sun download site:
"This is a unofficial fansite with no official affiliation with Electronic Arts"

That doesn't answer his question.

Originally posted by Nyerguds:

Same reason it's on the EA App version of The Ultimate Collection. It's just in there for completeness' sake. It's not like you can buy it separately.

^^^ This answers the OP's question.

Tiberian Sun is freeware. EA released the game as freeware meaning anyone can download and play it for free and they don't have to buy it.

In this case its only included in a bundle purchase for completeness sake.

[[EYE]Doyle]

Because you should support them.

[Baronaster]

A more patched version more suitable for modding also exists here. It has CNCNet integrated.
https://www.moddb.com/mods/tiberian-sun-client/downloads/tiberian-sun-client-600-with-videos

The real question is what are the player counts for the different versions? I think if you are playing vanilla then the cncnet version may be better playercount wise. If you want to play any of the mods I think the tiberian sun client is better, but unsure.

[metal_hamster]

Don't support them, less chance of a remaster. Don't be so cheap.

[☣Patient Zero☣]

Originally posted by metal_hamster:

Don't support them, less chance of a remaster. Don't be so cheap.

I think it could be the opposite if they see how much attention these old games get