Here is the fascinating part. For a decade, players thought the meta was simple: "Build tanks."
Data miners found references to RA2 in the latest EA launcher code. Petroglyph Games (founded by ex-Westwood employees) has expressed interest. Reality: Even if the remaster takes five years, the original doesn't need it. The cartoony sprites age better than attempted realism. Red Alert 2 Now
If you're looking for competitive play, the official servers are long gone, but the community has built its own. Here is the fascinating part