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Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 Update Released

Product Update - Valve

Mar 27, 2009

Updates to Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include:

Balance Changes

Added a smoke flare delay when using the Magnetic Singularity support power.
The IFV base defense is now more vulnerable to cannon damage.
If a King Oni uses his bull rush secondary ability while shrunk by a Cryocopter's S.H.R.I.N.K. ray, the King Oni will now explode on impact.
In multiplayer matches, Allied and Soviet players may now dock their aircraft at any friendly airfield, regardless of faction, to refuel and reload.

User Interface Enhancements

Added the ability for hosts to select a random tournament map when playing in a custom match with 2 or 4 players. Players will see the Random Map option on the Map Selection list.
Added a community news window that is displayed on game launch. This window can be disabled by selecting â€œDo Not Show Againâ€ on the news window.
Added a Spanish multiplayer lobby.

Bug Fixes

Units will no longer occasionally animate incorrectly when crossing a bridge.
The Striker VX and King Oni now correctly animate when powered down by an EMP attack.
Fixed an exploit that allowed players to create health, money, or veterancy crates.
Fixed a crash caused by saving while a Magnetic Singularity was active on the map.

Other Changes

Added additional Mod support to Red Alert 3.
Updated the credits.

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