The peace ends when Kane, the charismatic and seemingly immortal leader of the , launches a nuclear strike on GDI's orbital command center, the Philadelphia. This surprise attack triggers a global war between:

Thinking Earth is ripe for "harvesting," the Scrin launch a full-scale invasion, attacking both GDI and Nod. This forces the human factions to deal with a new, terrifying threat while still fighting each other for control of the planet's future. 🎮 Campaign Length

for completionists who want to see all aspects of the game.

: Semi-infested regions where 80% of the world's population lives; heavily influenced by the Brotherhood of Nod.

: Alien-like wastelands completely consumed by Tiberium, where humans cannot survive without protective gear. ⚔️ The Third Tiberium War

The conflict takes a dramatic turn when a massive explosion of liquid Tiberium—orchestrated by Kane—attracts the attention of an extraterrestrial faction known as the .

: Pristine areas where Tiberium hasn't spread; governed by the Global Defense Initiative (GDI).

: A cult-like organization that views Tiberium as the next stage of human evolution. 👽 The Scrin Invasion