UPDATE - 5.12.09 - If you missed the post on our mod forums last week, fear not. We've updated our Mod SDK page below with two more source art packs. Our now infamous April Fools Mammoth Tank and various units from Red Alert 3: Uprising, are available now to mod with. Download below.

DOWNLOAD THE MAMMOTH TANK SOURCE ART(3.4mb) - NEW!

DOWNLOAD THE UPRISING ART SOURCE PACK(13mb) - NEW!

• Archer Maiden
• Steel Ronin
• Mortar Cycle

 

It's time to start modding Comrades! The Red Alert 3 MOD SDK provides not only the same, but also greater power than our previous C&C 3 MOD SDK. It also introduces a fresh breath of unique features to greatly simplify the process of compiling a mod with our new Red Alert 3 Mod BuildStudio. Download the SDK to start modding and be sure to download the other tools below as well. The MOD SDK includes a wealth of documentation and instructions to get you started!

Download the Red Alert 3 MOD SDK v2.0 and get those balance and total conversions pumping!

• Click here to download Red Alert 3 MOD SDK v2.0 (130MB)

If you already have version 1.0 installed, simply use the Repair option during the installer process and it should install over the existing one in place. You should back up your mods folder just to be safe

Fixes in Version 2.0

• The updated XML included with the new version of the Mod SDK fixes the paths of the includes within the SDK XML to correctly use the DATA: prefix, instead of using relative paths. It should also be equivalent to the Patch 1.10 XML, which was built with the include path adjustments. There are no actual balance or other changes included

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• Includes compatible 3DS Max Shaders which allow modelers to bring their models in-game

Modders who will be creating multiplayer maps and scripted single player missions with their specific mod art assets will need to download our unique MOD SDK version of Worldbuilder below. Please note, this version of Worldbuilder is only necessary for modders who would like to use their own art assets to create maps and missions with. If you are not creating new art for your mod or building a custom map with non-RA3 art assets, then you do not need to download this version of Worldbuilder. The Mod SDK version of Worldbuilder is significantly larger to accommodate compatibility with the Mod SDK as well as the game data. For further info, please refer to question 3 in this interview.

• Click here to download RA3 MOD SDK Worldbuilder (600MB)

We've also provided a User-Interface source pack which includes everything from the "APT" folder of Red Alert 3 (minus the SWF files) which previously could not be accessed. This UI screen pack will allow modders to use the Red Alert 3 User-Interface source files as direct reference for dimensions, file size, and art style if you will be modifying the UI in your Red Alert 3 Mod.

• Click here to download RA3 MOD SDK UI Source Pack (.RAR 240MB)

• Click here to download RA3 MOD SDK UI Source Pack (.ZIP 230MB)

We've compiled a number of art source packs for you to use as reference for designing your own models, or simply tweaking some of our own signature ones to your liking. The selection below is meant to represent a collection of basic, signature, and advanced units and structures across all 3 factions in Red Alert 3. The art source packs contains the source Max, W3X, TGA, and XML files for each model.

• Download Mammoth Tank Art Source (3.4mb)

• Download Uprising Art Source Pack #1 (13mb)
• • Archer Maiden
  • Steel Ronin
  • Mortar Cycle

• Download Soviet Art Source Pack (22mb)
• • Hammer Tank
  • Stingray
  • Tesla Trooper
  • Battle Lab
  • Con-Yard
  • Power Plant

• Download Allied Art Source Pack (52mb)
• • Cryocopter
  • Javelin Soldier
  • Riptide ACV
  • Airfield
  • Barracks
  • Naval Yard

• Download Empire of the Rising Sun Art Source Pack (18mb)
• • King Oni
  • Tsunami Tank
  • Mecha-Tengu
  • Instant Dojo
  • Mecha Bay
  • Waveforce Tower

Infamous modder tool wizard JonWil of famed C&C modding site, www.cncmods.net has graciously devoted his time to creating some fantastic tools for the Red Alert 3 Mod SDK to help you in your creations. Please note, these are not official EA Mod SDK tools, you download them at your own risk. However, these are SDK tools that we sanction and therefore encourage you to try out and play around with.

• Dummy Art files for Red Alert 3
  • If you place these in your mod SDK art folder, all the errors about "missing files" that are in fact in the game files will go away. Any errors about missing w3x/texture files that remain are genuine.
• Red Alert 3 SDK Extras
  • Various tools that enhance what the SDK can do including some UI tools. Click here for the source code to these as well.
• Civiallian Asset Compiler
  • Files for compiling mods in Red Alert 3 that use civilian assets (like buildmodcivasset.bat for C&C3).
• Extracted Portraits and Icons from RA3/Uprising
  • Portraits, icons and other packed texture images from Red Alert 3 & Uprising for you to use as reference or in your mod directly.
• Extracted Multiplayer Maps XML
  • XML extracted for the stock Multiplayer maps for your reference.
• UI Build Rows Upgrade
  • Port of the 4 rows per build page User Interface from Uprising.

We will continue to update this MOD SDK page with further tutorials, fan-made tools, art assets, and more as they become available. Happy Modding!

Please be sure to leave MOD SDK comments and updates on your mods in our official Red Alert 3 Maps and Modding forum. We are anxious to see users helping users and encourage all modders to share their work. We will be spotlighting mods here at CommandandConquer.com once we start seeing them pop up!

Finally, be sure to check out our interview with Designer Justin Moe where he provides further insight and details on the new Red Alert 3 MOD SDK. This is a must read for any aspiring C&C modders.