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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc,key | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.39.0006}}. Single player only, Multiplayer has no DRM. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.39.0006}}. Single player only, Multiplayer has no DRM. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 10170 | Steam, Key | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 10170 | Steam, Key | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
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# Go to <code>Options/Video/Performance Options</code> and set the <code>Post Process Quality</code> to low. | # Go to <code>Options/Video/Performance Options</code> and set the <code>Post Process Quality</code> to low. | ||
# Exit the game. | # Exit the game. | ||
− | # Open <code>SP\base\fov.pk4</code> with a file archiver like [ | + | # Open <code>SP\base\fov.pk4</code> with a file archiver like [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip]. |
# Open the <code>def</code> folder, extract <code>player.def</code> and open it with a text editor. | # Open the <code>def</code> folder, extract <code>player.def</code> and open it with a text editor. | ||
# Set <code>"CameraBobRotationSpring" "80"</code> value to <code>"0"</code>. | # Set <code>"CameraBobRotationSpring" "80"</code> value to <code>"0"</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration#Mouse smoothing|Mouse smoothing]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref=<ref name="mouse fixes">[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable mouse smoothing|ref=<ref name="mouse fixes">[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/930284-wolfenstein/51112916 is it just me who's noticed this about the mouse control? - Wolfenstein Message Board for PC - GameFAQs]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open <code>wolf.cfg</code>. | # Open <code>wolf.cfg</code>. | ||
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|separate volume notes = Master, SFX, dialogue, music | |separate volume notes = Master, SFX, dialogue, music | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Options for mono/stereo/2.1/4.0/5.1/7.1; 7.1 mode does not work properly (no side speaker output)<ref>[ | + | |surround sound notes = Options for mono/stereo/2.1/4.0/5.1/7.1; 7.1 mode does not work properly (no side speaker output)<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/wolfenstein2009.html Helix Mod: Wolfenstein(2009)]. |
|tridef 3d = true | |tridef 3d = true | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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===Unlock pre-order DLC=== | ===Unlock pre-order DLC=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Without DLC the [ | + | {{ii}} Without DLC the [https://www.tomshardware.com/news/wolfenstein-preorder-bonus-free-gift,8423.html Flammenwerfer pre-order weapon] will be available later in the campaign.<ref name="Flame DLC">[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/930284-wolfenstein/51181518 Flame DLC? - Wolfenstein Message Board for PC - GameFAQs]</ref> With DLC, you already get it in the first few minutes. |
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref=<ref name="Flame DLC"/><ref>http://www.cheathappens.com/show_board2.asp?headID=87256&titleID=15357</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration files|ref=<ref name="Flame DLC"/><ref>http://www.cheathappens.com/show_board2.asp?headID=87256&titleID=15357</ref>|fix= |
Revision as of 00:48, 13 August 2022
This page is for the 2009 game. For the 1992 game, see Wolfenstein 3D.
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Developers | |
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Raven Software | |
id Software | |
Multiplayer | Endrant Studios |
Blur Studios | |
Pi Studios | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
id Tech 4 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 18, 2009 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Europe, World War II, Supernatural |
Series | Wolfenstein |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Castle Wolfenstein | 1981 |
Beyond Castle Wolfenstein | 1984 |
Wolfenstein 3D | 1992 |
Spear of Destiny | 1992 |
Return to Castle Wolfenstein | 2001 |
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory | 2003 |
Wolfenstein | 2009 |
Wolfram (unofficial game) | 2012 |
Wolfenstein: The New Order | 2014 |
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | 2015 |
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | 2017 |
Wolfenstein: Youngblood | 2019 |
Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot | 2019 |
RealRTCW (unofficial mod) | 2020 |
Wolfenstein is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Wolfenstein series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM v7.39.0006 DRM. Single player only, Multiplayer has no DRM. | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
- The game is no longer available digitally. While Bethesda owns the rights[1] and games based on id Software properties (such as Quake 4) are still on sale, despite Raven Software being owned by Activision, it's still unavailable for unknown reasons.
Demo
Demo can still be downloaded here.
- If the demo is installed and you get problems opening Steam, uninstall the demo.[2]
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 (cumulative) is the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Use the +set com_skipIntro 1 command line argument[citation needed]
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Skip intro videos[3] |
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Enable quick save
Enable quick save[3] |
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Notes
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Permanent corpses
Mod for permanent corpses[5] |
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Use this mod to stop the disappearing of enemy corpses.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\id Software\WolfSP\base\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\id Software\WolfSP\base\savegames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10170/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The game creates a permanent archived autosave every time the game transitions to a new map. The game can archive approximately 40 or so concurrent autosaves in total, after which the oldest autosave will automatically be overwritten to create a new one.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Native for 16:10 and 16:9. For other aspect ratios, see the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer (see the WSGF entry). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultrawidescreen | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 80° by default (60° for sprinting). See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force in config file, 2-16x MSAA. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x000010C1 antialiasing compatibility flag. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Ultra-widescreen
Edit wolf.cfg |
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Download and run Widescreen Fixer v3.4 r737. Set custom aspect ratio to 21:9. |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
wolf.cfg
. - Change
seta r_multiSamples "0"
toseta r_multiSamples "x"
- Set "x" to 2-16.
Field of view (FOV)
Use Wolfenstein FOV Fix[6] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set resolution and borderless mode[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Edit wolf.cfg |
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Notes
When uncapping the FPS elevators/lifts will also throw your character upwards causing you to clip through them. The elevator from Castle to Castle Top, in particular, will always drop you to your death if the 60 FPS cap is removed. |
No crosshair
Instructions |
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Disable head bob
Disable head bob entirely |
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Edit configuration files[7] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse smoothing enabled by default. See Mouse smoothing. | |
Mouse sensitivity | See Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Choose between button prompts in settings | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Needs a cracked executable to work fully with Steam Controller.[8] |
Mouse smoothing
Disable mouse smoothing[9] |
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Mouse sensitivity
Improve mouse sensitivity[9] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, SFX, dialogue, music | |
Surround sound | Options for mono/stereo/2.1/4.0/5.1/7.1; 7.1 mode does not work properly (no side speaker output)[10] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Set quad speakers in options and use DSOAL for binaural HRTF mixing.[11] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Launch the game with +set sys_lang "english" parameter. |
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French | Launch the game with +set sys_lang "french" parameter. |
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German | Launch the game with +set sys_lang "german" parameter. |
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Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | Launch the game with +set sys_lang "italian" parameter. |
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Polish | Launch the game with +set sys_lang "polish" parameter. |
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Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation; download. | |||
Russian | Launch the game with +set sys_lang "russian" parameter. Full russian version only on 1C copy. |
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Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Launch the game with +set sys_lang "spanish" parameter. |
- Languages are set based on system language. To override the language you have to pass it as command-line parameter.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Helix Mod: Wolfenstein(2009). | ||
TriDef 3D |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | Single-player only.[12][13] |
OpenGL | 2.1 | Multiplayer only.[12] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound3D | |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Unlock pre-order DLC
- Without DLC the Flammenwerfer pre-order weapon will be available later in the campaign.[14] With DLC, you already get it in the first few minutes.
Edit configuration files[14][15] |
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Enable Screenshot
Enable Screenshot[3] |
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Notes
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3400+ |
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System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8.8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM OpenGL compatible DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (10170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Activision support on Twitter
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/10170/discussions/0/3075377162301934504/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-10-04
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.4players.de/4players.php/cheats/Cheats/12523/81173/Wolfenstein.html
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/10170/discussions/0/305510202682045775/
- ↑ Wolfenstein (2009) Fov fix! - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Ways to improve Wolfenstein - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Games which support simultaneous gamepad+mouse input
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 is it just me who's noticed this about the mouse control? - Wolfenstein Message Board for PC - GameFAQs
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Wolfenstein 2009 with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Why You Should Use OpenGL and not Direct3D – Geeks3D
- ↑ modWiki - Id Tech 4
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Flame DLC? - Wolfenstein Message Board for PC - GameFAQs
- ↑ http://www.cheathappens.com/show_board2.asp?headID=87256&titleID=15357