FAQ
What is Rise of Generals?+
A real-time strategy game set on a modern battlefield. You build a base, gather supplies, raise an army and command it against the AI or other players.
Is it free?+
Pricing has not been decided yet.
Where can I play?+
In your web browser today. A desktop app for macOS and Windows is coming, and a Steam release is planned.
What do I need to play in a browser?+
A recent desktop browser with WebGPU (for example current Chrome or Edge) for the best picture; browsers with WebGL 2 are supported as a fallback. A dedicated or recent integrated graphics chip and a keyboard and mouse or a controller. Minimum specifications will follow.
Does it run on Mac and Windows?+
Yes, in the browser on both. The desktop app is built for macOS and Windows and will be available for download soon.
Can I play on my phone or tablet?+
It is designed for desktop and laptop screens with a mouse and keyboard or a controller.
Do I need an account?+
Not for Local battles against the AI. Online rooms and private matches need a free account: e-mail, username, country and password.
Do I need an internet connection?+
Yes. Every mode runs on our official servers, Local battles against the AI too, in the browser and in the desktop app. Local battles need no account.
Is there multiplayer?+
Yes: Quick Play, public online rooms and private matches with a share code, all on our official servers. Up to 12 players per match, with alliances or free-for-all.
How do private matches work?+
Create a private match and you get a six-character share code. Send it to friends; only people with the code (and the password, if you set one) can join.
Is there a single-player campaign?+
Not at the moment. You can play skirmish battles against the AI on Easy, Normal or Hard, with up to 11 AI opponents.
What factions can I play?+
The USA, the Liberation Front and China. Each has three generals that change its strengths.
Does it support controllers?+
Yes. Gamepads work in the menus and in battle, with a virtual cursor and a radial command menu.
Are mods supported?+
Not at the moment.
How do ranks and levels work?+
Your rank follows your skill rating and moves up and down with ranked games (registered players only, no AI). Your level grows with experience from every match and never goes down.
What is a ranked game?+
A game between registered players on opposing sides with no AI players in it.
Can I watch replays?+
Yes. Every lobby game is recorded and can be watched from the Replays screen.
Can I host my own server?+
No. Every match runs on our official servers, which keeps the game fair and up to date for everyone. To play with friends, create a private match and share its code.
Can the host change the rules?+
Yes. Before the match the host can switch off superweapons, drones, generals' powers, toxin weapons, the driver's seat and dynamic weather, and pick the starting cash.
Is there a Steam version?+
It is planned. Wishlist details will follow.
What data do you collect?+
For an account: your e-mail, username, country and a securely hashed password, plus your match results, rating and XP. Your username, country, rank, rating, XP, wins and losses appear on the public leaderboard once you have played a game.
Will it come to consoles?+
Nothing is planned yet. The controls are built so that a console version would be possible later.
Who made the music and sounds?+
The Credits page lists every track, sound effect and font with its author and licence.