Red Zones are like the surface of an Alien planet. The remaining 30% of the planet is uninhabitable, a Tiberium wasteland swept by violent Ion Storms. Partially habitable Yellow Zones make up 50% of the planet's surface most of the world's population lives in these war-torn and ecologically ravaged areas. Pristine Blue Zones represent 20% of the planet's surface and are the last refuge of the civilized world. In 2047, Tiberium has blanketed the Earth, which is now divided into zones based on the level of Tiberium infestation. Setting the standard for the future of RTS gaming once more, C&C 3 takes you back to where it all began-the Tiberium Universe. The critically-acclaimed Command & Conquer (C&C) series returns with Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (C&C 3). A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning to the Third Tiberium War and long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-time Strategy franchise (RTS) of all time.