Artifacts and Glitches

Troubleshoot and resolve graphical artifacts, visual glitches, and other display issues in Command & Conquer Remastered Collection with our comprehensive guide.

This page is for the original 1995 game. For the 2020 remastered version, see Command & Conquer Remastered Collection.

The following information pertains to the original 1995 Command & Conquer game and its expansions. For issues specific to the 2020 Remastered Collection, please refer to its dedicated page.

Artifacts and Glitches

This section addresses common visual artifacts and glitches encountered in the original Command & Conquer. While many of these issues were prevalent in the original release, some may persist or manifest differently depending on the version and system configuration.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Graphical Artifacts: These can include flickering textures, incorrect colors, or missing graphical elements. Often caused by compatibility issues with modern hardware or drivers.
• Glitched Unit Sprites: Units may appear distorted or incorrectly rendered.
• Map Display Errors: The game map or minimap may not display correctly.
• Cutscene Glitches: Video sequences may suffer from visual corruption or playback issues.

Troubleshooting Steps

For the original release:

• Compatibility Mode: Running the game in compatibility mode for Windows 95 or Windows XP can resolve many graphical issues.
• Resolution and Color Depth: Experimenting with different in-game resolutions and color depths (e.g., 16-bit color) might help.
• Driver Updates: Ensure your graphics card drivers are up to date.
• Community Patches: Look for unofficial patches or community-developed fixes that aim to improve compatibility and resolve glitches on modern systems.

Note: The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection has its own set of fixes and improvements. If you are playing the remastered version, please consult its specific troubleshooting guide.