AboutProject


Generals Online is not just another GameSpy emulator - it's a complete reimagining of multiplayer services for Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour.

Built upon 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.


WhatsNew

Last Updated: May 4th 2025

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 for 99% of networks
    Improved Responsiveness: 60Hz multiplayer logic tick rate, uncapped client framerate
    Higher Connectivity: Utilizing the latest networking technology results in far higher connection success rates
    Easy To Update: The latest version of GeneralsOnline will be automatically downloaded via the in-game updater
    Easy Authentication: Use your Steam, Discord or GeneralsOnline account!

     Stability & Security
    Better Stability: Multiple improvements to game stability & mismatches (In a future update, mismatches will also self-correct!)
    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


OriginalFunctionality

The development status of original Generals multiplayer functionality is shown below
Last Updated: May 30th 2025

Implemented

  • Play, Join & Host Matches
  • Rooms & Chat
  • Custom Map Support
  • Persona / Profile
  • Player Stats
  • Mod Support
  • Auto-update

In Development

  • Buddy System
  • Quick match / matchmaking
  • Global / Daily Stats

Removed

  • Locale / choose your country



DownloadNow

GeneralsOnline Public Alpha is now available for download!

Installer (Recommended) ZIP (Advanced) Installation Tutorial

Buy Zero Hour (Steam) Buy Zero Hour (EA)

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!




GeneralsOnline

 Join Discord


Information

  Updates
  Frequently Asked Questions
 Service Status

 GeneralsOnline © 2025
Generals Online is not associated with or endorsed by Command & Conquer, Electronic Arts Inc, Steam, Valve Corporation, Discord Corporation. or their subsidiaries.
All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

GeneralsOnline – A Modern, re-implementation of Command & Conquer Generals Online.