How to Play Chrono Divide and Join the Community

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You can start playing Chrono Divide by visiting chronodivide.com and clicking Play BETA — the game runs directly in your web browser with no plugins or downloads required. It's a fan-made, browser-based remake of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, currently in beta, with working multiplayer and all original maps supported. To join the community, use the official Discord server linked from the site.

Getting Started

Chrono Divide is a fan project that recreates the original Red Alert 2 using web technologies. The client runs in your browser, so there's nothing to install beyond a supported browser.

Steps to play:

  1. Go to chronodivide.com.
  2. Click Play BETA (the main call-to-action on the homepage).
  3. The game client loads in your browser — no additional plugins or applications needed.

The beta version currently supports fully working multiplayer, all original maps, and more. You can check the site's Patch Notes page for the latest updates.

System Requirements

The site lists the following minimum and recommended specifications:

Component Minimum Recommended
CPU Intel Atom Z3700+ @1.33GHz Intel Core i5
OS 64-bit operating system (and web browser) —
Memory 4GB 8GB
GPU Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GTX800 or later series
Display resolution 1024x768 —
Web browser Latest Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari Firefox should be avoided for good performance

Note the browser caveat: the site explicitly recommends avoiding Firefox if you want good performance.

Key Features

  • Cross-platform — Play on any device and operating system from your browser, including mobiles and tablets.
  • Client-server model — No port forwarding or firewall exceptions needed.
  • Modern game client — Choose between classic left-click or modern right-click controls, and watch replays of your games.
  • Modding friendly — Install and play mods with a few clicks; many vanilla RA2 mods work out-of-the-box or with minimal changes.

Joining the Community

The site's Community section keeps you connected to the latest developments. The primary channel is the official Discord server:

https://discord.gg/uavJ34JTWY

Join it to participate in community discussion and follow development progress. You can also check the Patch Notes page on the site for detailed update information, and the Leaderboards page to see how players stack up.

Supporting the Project

Chrono Divide runs solely on donations from players. Donating is optional but appreciated — contributions help cover infrastructure costs and support continued development. The site lists PayPal as a payment platform. Any amount helps, though the site does not specify particular tiers or amounts.