in the in-game options. Turning it off can break physics, making missions like "Amphibious Assault" impossible to complete.

: Modern Windows versions (10/11) need this enabled. Go to Turn Windows Features on or off > Legacy Components > check DirectPlay .

| Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Tiny download | Missing radio / sounds | | Works without internet | Frequent crashes without fixes | | Great for old laptops | Potential malware risk |