Due to technical problems during the server upgrade the WarNet service is down for an additional maintenance of approx. three weeks.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Marc 'Plex' Olbertz
Community Manager

Hardware failure of WarNet server is repaired. The server is now up and running again.
If you have any problems with WarNet report them in the forum or send an emal to:
-Plex

WarNet Server is down for maintenance. We had an hardware failure that we are fixing right now. As soon as the WarNet Server is up and running i will let you know here on the gamesite and in the forum.

-Plex

Paranoid_ESE, well known WW3 community member, has created a map database for World War 3 - Black Gold. Have a look at his website where he presents the database.
Paranoid_ESE Map Database

-Plex

The WW3 Community is still going on, getting more experienced with each online match at WarNet.
Those of you who want to have a look at the match reports... join the official WW3 board. official WW3 Match Reports

-Plex

- Fixed problems with internet games without WarNet server.
- Fixed problem with network configuration so it is possible to play behind well configured nat.
- New WarNet commands works always fine : /Ignore /unignore /passwd /nick.
- Fixed problem with /help command on some machines.
- Fixed random crashes when downloading files for session setup.
- Fixed problem with random disconnects from sessions.
- Fixed problem with freezes on closing session.
- Fixed problems with WarNet connection on Win95 and WinXP.
- Fixed problem with voice setup.
- Fixed long connection time problem when server didn't set up voice server but clients did.
- Fixed random crashes on host migration.
- Game is full playable over modem connection even on fastest gamerate.
- Ready check problem fixed.

-Plex

As announced we present you the patch v1.2
The focus of the patch is improvement of multiplayer gameplay.
Also included: Balancing for several units and new commands for the WarNet Portal.
For more information about the patch please visit the official WW3 forum .
Note: Patch v1.2 includes all previous patches.
Download Patch v1.2 - Readme Patch v1.2

-Plex

Wednesday, July the 31st patch v1.2 will be available here.
The patch includes a variety of changes and fixes to the multiplayer.
More details of the patch will follow July, 31st.

PS: The WarNet Server got upgraded and is now running Dual P3-933Mhz Dell Server.

-Plex

The patch for the spanish version v1.03 is online now and can be downloaded in our patches rubric.

Patch v1.0.2 for Windows 95 (4.7 MB) This patch solve problem with Windows 95 and supports all language versions! Installation:
Copy WW3.exe file to the main game directory replacing old file.

More files can be found in our files section.

PC StrategyPlayer 12/2001
"The battlefield is a joy to behold. In a snowstorm, the ground turns slowly white and, at night, your units activate their lights.

Launching a rocket artillery attack at night makes for some spectacular and deadly fireworks. The rendered sequences are a visual treat!"
by Mark Shaw, Rating 84%

"An enjoyable, by-the-numbers real time strategy game that looks beautiful and plays very well indeed."
by Cliff Smith, Rating 87%

Overall Verdict: 82% - An enjoyable game that offers value for money and a decent strategic challenge to all gamers.


PC Gameplay 12/2001
"World War III is supremely polished! "Weaving together a superb 3D graphics engine, a compelling story and some realistic modern weaponry, WW3 is one of the slickes pieces of RTS gaming around".

The official community area for WW3 has opened its doors for you now. And this is what you can find there:

If you are playing in a clan, if you run a fansite or if you plan a tournament/league you can report it to us and we will add you to our new community section.
The new section consists of 3 parts. One for Clans, one for fansites and the third is for the community in general.
The third part is the main area of the community area, because everyone will be able to send in news. If you plan a tournament or run a league you can send us news about your events. If there is anything else you think is worth to be mentioned here, send it in.

These sections will be frequently updated if the community wants it. The community area is for you, and we will post your news if we get them.

Reality Pump anounces the release of a Hip Hop / Rock crossover song related to it´s latest

3D RTS PC game "World War III: Black Gold". The single can be heard in high and low res HiFi

audio streaming exclusive at MP3.COM.

check it out: www.mp3.com/RealityPump

A video clip, assembled from ingame cutsceenes of "World War III: Black Gold" and "HeliHeroes" for this song,

will come available soon.

The first Patch for Worldwar3 is now available.

This patch is for Windows XP Users only who have trouble running it on that Operating System. DO NOT APPLY this patch if you run other Windows versions!

You can download it here

World War 3 will be released in Germany on October the 19th 2001.
And the world wide release will be on October the 26th 2001.

We got 6 new Screenshots of World War 3 right now. If you want to see some nice explosions or some details about the units of the game, than you should take a look at our Screenshot section.
Have fun...

We'd like to welcome all the fans of
World War 3!

You will get here all the latest information about the game...

We will provide you frequently with a load of new Information. You will find new Screenshots, Wallpapers, Videos and a complete manual in the next few weeks.

Stay tuned...