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RA2
Westwood Official Maps
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The maps on
this section are official maps made and released by the RA2
Team at Westwood
Studios. Just download the files to your desktop, double
click on the file icon, and the map files will be installed to
your Red Alert2 directory. Most of the files on this section are EXE
files, so there is no need to manually place the files in your
RA2 directory. A few you will have to unzip and manually place
them in your RA2 directory. Readme files are included.
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Westwood
Map Pack Descriptions |
Map pack #12 |2
maps|135kb|
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5/18/2001
Loaded Barrel
(2 Player) Resource:
Light (Oil derricks, gems, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Urban
Features: A fast paced two-player map that is limited in resources but abundant with many buildings to garrison. Tip:
Capture the oil derricks quickly; they'll be your primary source of income.
Sea of Isolation
(2-4 player team
map) Resource:
Heavy (derricks, gems, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Temperate
Features:
A great team based map rich with resources. A giant lake separates both sides from quick rushes. Tip:
Garrison the buildings and oil derricks on the bridge connecting both sides. It will help to establish a foothold on the map.
Map pack #11 |2
maps|190kb|
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5/4/2001
Pacific Heights
(2-4 Player) Resource: Moderate
(Oil derricks, gems, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Semi Urban, Tropics
Features: Pacific is great map with tons of real estate for expansion. Players will find plenty of civilian buildings to oil derricks to capture. Tip:
Destroy the bridges connecting your area to the rest of the map. It will make an air offensive much easier.
Killer Instinct
(2-3
player) Resource:
Heavy (derricks, gems, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Island
Features:
Killer Instinct is designed for players with short games in mind. The island is small with 3 starting locations on the outskirts and an airfield in the center. Tip:
An engineer rush should be pretty easy to execute, but better be careful and watch your back.
Map pack #10 |2
maps|160kb|
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4/20/2001
The Bermuda Triangle
(2-6 Player) Resource: Moderate
(gems, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Urban, Tropics
Features:
Bermuda is a unique in that random weather storms appear on various parts of the map. Also, many tall buildings and houses surround each of the player starting positions making it tough to place structures out in the open. Tip:
Garrison buildings quickly and destroy various civilian buildings to make room for your own.
Meat Grinder (2
player) Resource:
Heavy (derricks, gems, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Island
Features:
Meat Grinder is a fast paced map with good defense posts for base protection. The area is also rich in oil and gems making huge ground and naval battles possible. Tip:
Capture as many oil derricks as possible; territory will be precious in controlling your opponent and thwarting his forces.
Map pack #9 |3
maps|337kb|
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4/6/2001
New
Heights (2 Player) Resource: Moderate
(gems, derricks, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Urban, Tropics
Features:
This small 2-player map is great for short battles and skirmishes. Tip:
Garrison buildings quickly, use these to defend your base and advance your territory.
Valley of Gems (2-4
player) Resource:
Moderate (derricks, gems, gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Island
Features:
Valley of Gems is rich with a vast amount of wealth. Players should have no problem building up large ground and Naval forces to battle their opponents. Tip:
Be sure to direct your miners to the gem fields first. Out producing your opponent and overtaking his base will be a snap.
Death Trap (2-8 player map) Resources: moderate
(derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Island
Features:
This tropical paradise is full of wealth and real estate. This will be a great opportunity to assault your opponent from both ground and sea. Tip:
Build dogs and scout ASAP, knowing your opponent's position is vital on a map of this size.
Map pack #8 |3
maps|329kb|
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3/23/2001
Powder Keg
(2-8 Player Island Map) Resource: Moderate
(gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Urban
Features:
This 8-player map was created for those who enjoy the art of urban combat.
Players will find vacant buildings all through out the map with a stockpile of
gems in the center. Tip:
Garrison buildings quickly, use these to defend your base and advance your territory. Money will be precious, spend wisely.
Dust Bowl (2
player) Resource:
Heavy (oil, derricks, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Temperate/Desert
Features:
Set in the small mining town of Gold Strike, players will find a moderate
supply of gold ore, oil, and cows surrounding each of the starting points. Be
careful, as the town's folk of Gold Strike do not take kindly to strangers. Tip:
Luckily most of the town folk are outside, so their homes are left undefended, ripe for troops to garrison. This is a fast head to head map, so think ahead!
Tower of Power (2-4 player map) Resources: moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Desert
Features:
This map was designed for battle. Each player will start out in one of the 4
corners of the map. Located in the center, players will find perfect space
well suited for base production. The best part, the spot is located on a hill
and surrounded by a moat. Your opponents will have a difficult time moving
ground forces towards you if properly defended. Tip:
Move engineers quickly to the center of the map and capture the oil derricks. Once secure and defenses are constructed, move the rest of your base and begin your assault.
Map pack #7 |3
maps|242kb|
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3/9/2001
Roundhouse Kick (2-4 Player Island Map) Resource: Moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Snow
Features:
Players will start on an island located in the center of the map. A rock wall divider separates players from each other. Tip:
This is a fast paced map that requires quick thinking and short-term strategies.
Army of The Potomac
(2-6 player island
map) Resource:
Heavy (oil derricks and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Temperate/Urban
Features:
This map takes place around the Potomac River in war torn Washington DC. Players will find many bunkers, outposts, and tents covering the region. Tip:
Secure the bunkers guarding the pathways across the Potomac River. They will help to detour any enemy forces wishing to cross.
Carville's Convoy
(2-4 player map) Resources: moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Snow
Features:
During the Soviet invasion General Carver had to move troops and supplies quickly through various regions in the US. This ordinary mountain pass in the Colorado Rockies became known as Carville's Convoy, due to the amount of activity it received. To maintain security, General Carville ordered tech outposts built to keep watch over his much needed supplies. Tip:
Quickly secure the oil derricks and service depots in the region. They will help to advance your movements to your opponents bases.
Map pack #6 |3
maps|316kb|
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2/23/2001
Streets of Gold
(2-6 player) Resource: Moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions: Urban
Features:
Players will find gems and gold ore spread all through out the map in various
patches. Also this map contains a large waterway to move ships and supplies to
various parts of the map. Tip:
Garrison the buildings around your base quickly; it will help to prevent early scouting of your base and Terror Drones attacks. Build a Navy! Aircraft carriers and Dreadnaughts will make a great addition to any ground force prepped for invasion.
Tsunami
(2-4 player island
map) Resource: Moderate (oil derricks and gold)
Environmental Conditions: Tropical
Features:
Each player will start off on his or her own private island (4 total). This is
a great map for those that like to have long naval battles. Tip:
Money will be consumed quickly, make sure you monitor your resources and don't over spend. It will be crucial to build Naval ships immediately and secure the islands perimeter.
Yuri’s Plot
(2-4 player island
map) Resources: moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions: Tropical
Features:
Yuri and his elite PSI core have set up a base of operations on this tropical
island getaway. Many unsuspecting civilians are scattered about the map,
unaware of the war about to be waged on their holiday/vacation turf. Tip: Garrison the resort hotels as soon as possible; they will help to defend key positions on the map. Also, Yuri has left an undefended Psychic Beacon and Satellite uplink in the center of the map. Use Engineers and capture these quickly.
Map pack #5 |3
maps|408kb|
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2/9/2001
Bay of Pigs(2-6 Player Map)
Resource:
Moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Temperate island/semi urban
Features:
Bay of Pigs take place on a large tropical island set with many civilian structures and bunkers for players to garrison. Oil derricks and gold are spread moderately through out the map.
Tip:
Garrison the buildings around your base quickly; it will help to prevent early scouting of your base and Terror Drones attacks. Also, do not forget to build a Navy. This map is ideal for Naval battles.
Russian Roulette
(2-8 Player Map)
Resource:
Moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Snow
Features:
Russian Roulette is an extremely large map set in the Siberian Tundra. Two airfields are located in the center, with a few oil derricks in the vicinity.
Tip:
Maneuver troops quickly to the airbases located in the center of the map. Troop reinforcement will be crucial to holding on to these valued structures.
Tanya's Training Ground
(2-4 Player Map)
Resource:
Moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Temperate
Features:
This is one of Tanya's secret locations for training her Special Forces team. Players will find an abandon Air force Command Center located at the top of the mountain in the center of the map. Oil derricks can be found on the outer edges away from the main battlefield.
Tip:
Tanya is no fool, and has requested the structures placed strategically in the area. Money is scare so it will be a smart decision to allocate funds to both offense and defense. Good luck!
Map pack #4 |3
maps|285kb|
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1/26/2001
Brink of Disaster
(2-4 Player Map)
Resource:
Moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Snow
Features:
This map is set in a small town located in the mountains of Colorado. Players will find a moderate spread of gold and gems scattered across the map. Bases are by protected by rocky cliffs with limited access.
Tip:
Setup defenses around the entry points into your base. Your opponents will have a difficult time scouting you if they can't get in.
Arena
(2-4 Player Map)
Resource:
Very heavy (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Urban
Features:
This map is designed with players starting an elevation higher than the rest of the city. There is one entry point into each of the bases, which can be easily defended. In the center of the map players will find a stadium surrounded by a huge wealth of gems. Airfields and oil derricks are also scattered about the map.
Tip:
Fortify the entry point of your base by using your infantry to garrison the bunkers. Once secure, garrison the surrounding buildings to ensure safety from Terror Drones and tanks.
Shrapnel Mountain
(2-4 Player Map)
Resource:
moderate (oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions:
Snow
Features:
Shrapnel Mountain features four unique starting points that can only be accessed by bridges. In the center of the map, players will find an airfield and oil derricks ripe for the taking.
Tip:
Quickly secure the airfield located in the center map. Once secure, build a barracks and produce engineers and take over the nearby oil derricks.
Map pack #3 |3
maps|229kb|
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1/12/2001
Kaliforna
(2-6 Player Map)
Resource: Heavy (Oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions: Urban
Features:
Kalifornia is designed for Urban combat with many roadways, office buildings, and civilian houses. Oil derricks are in abundance along with gem fields.
Tip:
Secure the perimeter quickly; garrisoned buildings will be key to gaining territory on your opponent.
Breakaway
(2-3 Player Map)
Resource: Moderate (Oil derricks, gems, and gold)
Environmental Conditions: Snow, Island
Features:
Breakaway is a large land mass surrounded by water. In the center of the map players will find an airfield waiting to be captured.
Tip:
Civilian houses are scattered around the map. By garrisoning these buildings you can catch your opponent of guard and destroy any scouts he may have running about.
Hail Mary
(2 Player Map)
Resource: Moderate (Oil derricks and gold)
Environmental Conditions: Urban (Sports Stadium)
Features:
This special map is setup like a Sports stadium with opponents starting at opposite ends. To make things more exciting the crowd will cheer on the combating players until there is one winner.
Tip: In the surrounding parking lot players will find oil derricks waiting to be captured. This is a small map so be sure to plan accordingly.
Map pack
#2 |3 maps|258kb|
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here » released
12/21/2000
Head for
the Hills (2-4
player)
This map is set in a high desert region. Players will find a vast amount of
wealth located in the center of the map. Bridges connect various plateaus that
hold many oil derricks and gems.
Lost Lake
(2-4 player)
A huge lake is found circling a good portion of the map. The island located in
the center contains a vast cash of oil derricks and gems. Four bridges located
next to each players starting point are the only access to the vast riches
found on the island.
Happy
Trails (2
player)
This is Westwood's holiday gift to the fans. Players will find tons of goody
crates, ore and gems on the Christmas tree in the center of the map. Also,
gift crates spawn much quicker than normal maps.
Map pack
#1 |3 maps|261kb|
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here » released 12/2000
Deadman's Ridge
(2 player)
A giant canyon that contains oil derricks and various patches of gold
separates players. A concrete bridge has been centered in the map to connect
both sides.
Rockets Red Glare
(2-4 players)
Players will find skyscrapers, houses, and a drive-in movie theater on this
map. Resources are going to be tight so plan your build cue efficiently.
Oceanside
(2-4 players)
Players will find themselves starting on landmasses surrounded by water. There
is a series of bridges connecting these land masses and must be destroyed is
Naval ships are to pass by. Oil Derricks can also be found scattered on
islands through the maps.
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