Return to Castle Wolfenstein
by Gray Matter Interactive · published by id Software
Released November 19, 2001 on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
About Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a first-person shooter and a reboot of Wolfenstein 3D. The player's arsenal includes among others a Luger, MP 40 submachine gun, Mauser rifle with sniper scope, flamethrower, dynamite and grenades. The game also features a multiplayer component in which players are split into Axis and Allies sides with each a set of objectives to complete.
World War II rages and nations fall. SS head Himmler has Hitler's full backing to twist science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. Battling alone, you're on an intense mission to pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop Himmler... or die trying.
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein FAQ
When did Return to Castle Wolfenstein come out?
Return to Castle Wolfenstein was released on November 19, 2001 for PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
Is Return to Castle Wolfenstein on PlayStation 5?
No. Return to Castle Wolfenstein has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
Is Return to Castle Wolfenstein on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Return to Castle Wolfenstein has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
Is Return to Castle Wolfenstein on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Return to Castle Wolfenstein has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
Who is making Return to Castle Wolfenstein?
Return to Castle Wolfenstein is developed by Gray Matter Interactive, Westlake Interactive, Raster Productions, Splash Damage, and Nerve Software and published by id Software, Aspyr Media, Activision, and Microsoft Game Studios.
Is Return to Castle Wolfenstein multiplayer?
Yes. Return to Castle Wolfenstein supports single player and multiplayer.
How much does Return to Castle Wolfenstein cost?
Return to Castle Wolfenstein costs $4.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Return to Castle Wolfenstein good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 93% of 9,366 reviews are positive. Critics average 68/100.
Wolfenstein series
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