As a direct sequel to Tiberian Sun, Tiberium Wars is set approximately 17 years after the events of Tiberian Sun and features the introduction of a third faction, the Scrin.
Sebagai sekuel langsung dari Tiberian Sun, Tiberium Wars mengambil keadaan kira-kira 17 tahun setelah peristiwa Tiberian Sun dan memperkenalkan faksi ketiga yaitu Scrin.