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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wolfenstein-the-old-blood|76}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wolfenstein-the-old-blood|76}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|hltb = 24484 | |hltb = 24484 | ||
|lutris = wolfenstein-the-old-blood | |lutris = wolfenstein-the-old-blood | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 72602 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | |wikipedia = Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The German | + | {{ii}} The German edition [https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=309507] (aka LV release) contains only the German language and has content differences (e.g. no [[Wikipedia:Nazi symbolism|swastikas]]). This version is now hidden from the storefronts, but is still available. The original uncut version listed as "internal version" is also available. This version does not support the German language. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{++}} This can fix some stuttering in the game. | {{++}} This can fix some stuttering in the game. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually create texture cache folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/350080/discussions/0/620712364043746268/|title=FIX Suffering from stuttering or pop in? :: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|localappdata}}|folder}} and create a folder named {{file|MachineGames|folder}}. |
− | # Go into that folder and create a folder named | + | # Go into that folder and create a folder named {{file|Wolfenstein The Old Blood|folder}}. |
# The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions. | # The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The game creates two files there, one of which is 1 GB in size. This file is not deleted after uninstalling the game and has to be deleted manually. | {{ii}} The game creates two files there, one of which is 1 GB in size. This file is not deleted after uninstalling the game and has to be deleted manually. | ||
− | {{ii}} Normal Windows shortcuts do not work to relocate the | + | {{ii}} Normal Windows shortcuts do not work to relocate the {{file|MachineGames|folder}} folder or the {{file|Wolfenstein The Old Blood|folder}} folder to another drive. |
{{ii}} If your Windows OS supports it, an NTFS junction point (<code>mklink /J <link> <target></code>) will allow redirecting the folder to a different location. | {{ii}} If your Windows OS supports it, an NTFS junction point (<code>mklink /J <link> <target></code>) will allow redirecting the folder to a different location. | ||
− | {{ii}} Command line option <code>+fs_cachepath "your_cache_path_here"</code> will redirect the cache folder. Command cannot be inserted in console during running of the game. It has to be inserted as parameter for WolfOldBlood_x64.exe | + | {{ii}} Command line option <code>+fs_cachepath "your_cache_path_here"</code> will redirect the cache folder. Command cannot be inserted in console during running of the game. It has to be inserted as parameter for {{file|WolfOldBlood_x64.exe}}. |
{{ii}} Slow HDD can prevent from achieving high FPS when texture cache is collected in this folder. Consider placing the cache (and the game itself) on an SSD. | {{ii}} Slow HDD can prevent from achieving high FPS when texture cache is collected in this folder. Consider placing the cache (and the game itself) on an SSD. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\base\bink\ingame\oldgame|folder}}. |
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|oldgame_in.bik}}. |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\base\bink|folder}}. |
− | # Paste | + | # Paste {{file|oldgame_in.bik}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|loadvideo_pc_xboxone.bik}}. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{file|oldgame_in.bik}} to {{file|loadvideo_pc_xboxone.bik}}. |
− | {{ii}} Simply removing the intro or using an empty bik file with the wrong resolution causes problems. | + | {{ii}} Simply removing the intro or using an empty .bik file with the wrong resolution causes problems. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+com_skipIntroVideo 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+com_skipIntroVideo 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\wolftobConfig.cfg}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\wolftobConfig.cfg}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\savegame\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\savegame\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker] for more options. | |anisotropic notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker] for more options. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = 2x- | + | |antialiasing notes = 2x-32x [[MSAA]]<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-22|comment=Options available from the in-game advanced graphics menu}}</ref> |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = hackable | |audio = hackable | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan | + | |notes = Fan voice-over by «Mechanics VoiceOver», [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/wolfenstein_the_old_blood/files/6991.html download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Ukrainian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by InKviZ, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=836805023 download]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Disable in-game vertical sync. | # Disable in-game vertical sync. | ||
# Force vertical sync externally. See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]] for instructions. | # Force vertical sync externally. See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]] for instructions. | ||
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− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===Artifacts on textures appear when you move=== | ===Artifacts on textures appear when you move=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable VirtualTexture Compression<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable VirtualTexture Compression<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Wolfenstein/comments/353b6f/wolfenstein_the_old_blood_has_weird_texture/|title=Wolfenstein: The Old Blood has weird texture issues when moving? : Wolfenstein|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to advanced video settings | # Go to advanced video settings | ||
# Disable the '''VirtualTexture Compression''' option | # Disable the '''VirtualTexture Compression''' option | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} In game performance and loading times may suffer greatly. Not advisable for use with GPU transcoding or on a lower end PC as it requires much more VRAM. | {{--}} In game performance and loading times may suffer greatly. Not advisable for use with GPU transcoding or on a lower end PC as it requires much more VRAM. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Texture Flickering=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable VirtualTexture CUDA Acceleration | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 23:48, 7 May 2024
Developers | |
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MachineGames | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Id Tech 5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 5, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
OpenCritic | 78 |
IGDB | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Stealth |
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: The Old Blood is a singleplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter and stealth game in the Wolfenstein series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (German Edition)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Only released along with The New Order in a two-pack, Digital code only. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC | |||
Steam | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Bethesda.net (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The German edition [1] (aka LV release) contains only the German language and has content differences (e.g. no swastikas). This version is now hidden from the storefronts, but is still available. The original uncut version listed as "internal version" is also available. This version does not support the German language.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
Essential improvements
Restore cache files
- The texture cache folder is not created by the game, so you need to create it manually to make the cache functional.
- This can fix some stuttering in the game.
Manually create texture cache folder[1] |
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Notes
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Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[2] |
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Use +com_skipIntroVideo 1 command line argument
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\wolftobConfig.cfg |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/350080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\savegame\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/350080/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | From 80° to 100°. 4:3 base. See Field of view (FOV) for more. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use id5 Tweaker for more options. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x-32x MSAA[3] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Adjust FOV values with id5 Tweaker[2] |
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High frame rate
Increase FPS cap[2] |
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Notes
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Post-processing
Disable only depth of field[2] |
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Disable rendering of fog effect[2] |
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Disable all post process effects[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Limited selection of controller layout presets. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Rapidly changes button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master volume and voice volume sliders. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | None, foreign languages only, or always on. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
- Lines spoken in the game utilize different languages with a subtitle available if a line is in foreign language.
Localizations
- The German Edition only includes the German language.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | German Edition only. | |||
Italian | Unavailable on the GOG version.[4] | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Unofficial translation; Download. | |||
Russian | Fan voice-over by «Mechanics VoiceOver», download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation by InKviZ, download. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | Use 3D Surround Gaming fix. |
Issues fixed
Vertical sync disables itself intermittently
Force Vsync[2] |
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Mouse thumb buttons not working
- Experiencing this can be a nuisance if you prefer re-binding actions to these buttons, such as binding melee to mouse 5.
Disable any other devices that show in Device Manager under "Mice and other pointing devices."[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Artifacts on textures appear when you move
Disable VirtualTexture Compression[5] |
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Notes
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Texture Flickering
Disable VirtualTexture CUDA Acceleration |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 3.2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Disable camera sway
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Enable the console
Open the console with Ctrl+~ or Ctrl+\. |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz |
Intel Core i7 AMD FX-8350 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 38 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 AMD Radeon HD 6870 1 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon R9 280 3 GB of VRAM |
- 32-bit systems are not supported.
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/350080/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (350080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ FIX Suffering from stuttering or pop in? :: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-11-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-22
- Options available from the in-game advanced graphics menu
- ↑ Verified by User:Sax1973 on 2021-07-31
- ↑ Wolfenstein: The Old Blood has weird texture issues when moving? : Wolfenstein - last accessed on May 2023