An Update from APOC's Corner on the C&C 3 Forums offers a summary of upcoming Command & Conquer 3 activity, much of which has already been part of the first Command & Conquer BattleCast (thanks Ant and Command and Conquer DEN). Here's word on plans for the next patch, the mod SDK, the ladder season, and dealing with cheaters and disconnects:

PATCH 1.07 is nearing QA approval this week we anticipate. We had some localization issues that needed to be fixed and thus patch 1.07 fell off that "fast track". Keep your heads high however, the light at the end of the tunnel is near. I hope to have a concrete release time frame very soon. The patch/mod sdk will not be out this week. I will do my best to let you know before the week ends what we are looking at. I hate to leave on this note, but I want to be sure we're QA approved before I mention a release date. That QA approval looks very good for later this week.

MOD SDK - its coming with Patch 1.07, thats about all I have for you right now on that front. There will be lots of documentation and info to accompany it when it releases, we're so close!

Ladder Season - Everything is nearly in place, I am just awaiting some final legal approval on rules. Look for the ladder season to start late August with a full reset. We have yet to decide on the stats reset, still analyzing community opinion on what everyone wants reset...or not.

Cheating/Disconnecting - Currently working with the new mods on compiling a list and suspensions/bans are due to be handed out. I apologize for this action not happening sooner but its a sensitive process and you can expect much more action during the ladder season when it matters the most.