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Wolfenstein

by Raven Software · published by Activision

Released August 18, 2009 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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About Wolfenstein

Wolfenstein is the direct sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Spear of Destiny/Wolfenstein RPG. It featured a "re-imagined" disguised dark-haired B.J. Blazkowicz, retaining the unshaven look seen in Return to Castle Wolfenstein and dressed in civilian clothes rather than his usual military uniform. The game mainly consists of the player shooting his way through hordes of different types of Nazis, ranging from normal soldier to ninjas. To deal with the large amount of enemies, the player has access to many typical WWII-weapons like the German MP40 or K98 rifle. In addition, during the course of the game he finds the medallion and learns four powers. While at first entering the Veil only allows him so see enemies more clearly and use strange flying creatures as bombs, he is later able to slow down time, surround himself with a protective shield or make himself stronger. However, the medallion's powers drain its energy, which needs to be refilled at power-spots that are nearly invisible in the real world.

The story is set in the fictional town of Isenstadt during World War II, which the Nazis have enforced martial law in order to excavate rare Nachtsonne crystals necessary to access the "Black Sun" dimension. B.J Blazkowicz is sent to Isenstadt to find and retrieve the Thule Medallion, and 4 crystals to prevent the Nazis from using it.

Release dates by platform

Xbox 360NAAugust 18, 2009 · Out now
PlayStation 3NAAugust 18, 2009 · Out now
Xbox 360AUAugust 19, 2009 · Out now
PlayStation 3AUAugust 19, 2009 · Out now
PlayStation 3EUAugust 21, 2009 · Out now
Xbox 360EUAugust 21, 2009 · Out now
PCOctober 13, 2009 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score814 reviews
Player score72278 ratings on IGDB

Wolfenstein FAQ

When did Wolfenstein come out?

Wolfenstein was released on August 18, 2009 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Wolfenstein on PlayStation 5?

No. Wolfenstein has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Wolfenstein on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Wolfenstein has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Wolfenstein on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Wolfenstein has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Wolfenstein?

Wolfenstein is developed by Raven Software and published by Activision.

Is Wolfenstein multiplayer?

Yes. Wolfenstein supports single player and multiplayer.

Is Wolfenstein good?

Critics give Wolfenstein an average score of 81/100 across 4 reviews.

Wolfenstein series

13 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Castle Wolfenstein1981
  2. Beyond Castle Wolfenstein1984
  3. Wolfenstein 3D1992
  4. Spear of Destiny1992
  5. Return to Castle Wolfenstein2001
  6. Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory2003
  7. Wolfenstein RPG2008
  8. Wolfenstein2009
  9. Wolfenstein: The New Order2014
  10. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood2015
  11. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus2017
  12. Wolfenstein: Youngblood2019
  13. Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot2019

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