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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Bethesda Softworks}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Id Tech 6|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Id Tech 6|name=Id Tech 6.5|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHht8480cEo|title=Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – E3 2017 Full Reveal Trailer - YouTube|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-12-28|comment=Talked about in various interviews and Digital Foundry videos. It is thus an improved version of Id Tech 6 used in Doom 2016, like adding in volumetric effects. Shown in the in-game console to be be thus actually Id Tech 6.5: "Engine: idTech - 6.5.0"}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2017}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus|86}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus|86}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4490/wolfenstein-2-the-new-colossus| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4490/wolfenstein-2-the-new-colossus|87}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus|87}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus|87}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wolfenstein }} | ||
|steam appid = 612880 | |steam appid = 612880 | ||
| − | |steam appid side = 650500,754730 | + | |steam appid side = 650500,754730, 624620, 624621, 624622, 624740, 650410 |
|gogcom id = 1320703337 | |gogcom id = 1320703337 | ||
| − | |gogcom id side = 1207466888 | + | |gogcom id side = 1847884051, 1285433790, 1207466888, 1463694576, 1982055340, 1150422934, 1615271665 |
| + | |official site= https://www.wolfenstein.com | ||
|hltb = 46420 | |hltb = 46420 | ||
| + | |lutris = wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus | ||
| + | |mobygames = 97559 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | |wikipedia = Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | ||
|winehq = 18551 | |winehq = 18551 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | |||
{{GOG.com links|1320703337|wolfenstein_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1320703337|wolfenstein_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/612880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/612880/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Some copies might only include the Steam installer. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Some copies might only include the Steam installer. | | Windows }} | ||
| − | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus-digital-deluxe-edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate| | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3318-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3318-2|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3318-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|3318-2|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | wolfenstein_ii_the_new_colossus | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|wolfenstein_ii_the_new_colossus_digital_deluxe_edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | wolfenstein_ii_the_new_colossus | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|wolfenstein_ii_the_new_colossus_digital_deluxe_edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NDBKK9G0FHL | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.<br>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9p8m6bx9wkvs|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NDBKK9G0FHL | Microsoft Store | Included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.<br>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9p8m6bx9wkvs|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 612880 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|183036|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 612880 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|183036|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | WO5CSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|754730}}. | {{ii}} A demo is available from {{store link|Steam|754730}}. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The Bethesda.net release is no longer available as the Bethesda.net Launcher has been retired. Users who owned games in their Bethesda.net Library are able to transfer their games to their Steam account for free, even now after the launcher has been officially retired. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The German | + | {{ii}} The German edition (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. |
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| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = | ||
| + | |dlc = The DLC includes missions in a separate story campaign. | ||
| + | |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]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/979-new-colossus-tweaker/ New Colossus Tweaker]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/979-new-colossus-tweaker/ New Colossus Tweaker]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} Adds support for tweaking head bobbing and forcing dot crosshair for all weapons.<ref> | + | {{++}} Adds support for tweaking head bobbing and forcing dot crosshair for all weapons.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/612880/discussions/0/2425614539585503164/|title=[NewColossusTweaker] -- v0.1 -- Adjust Head Bobbing, Force Dot Crosshair :: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
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| + | |||
| + | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/wolfenstein2thenewcolossus/mods/5/ Advanced Options Mod]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds the ability to fast-forward any in-game cutscene, disable post-processing effects, disable BJ's monologues, and more. | ||
| + | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+com_skipBootSequence 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>+com_skipBootSequence 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2017}}}} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Remove intro files|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove intro files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1181378346|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\base\bink\boot|folder}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|boot_pc.bk2}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein II The New Colossus\base\Wolfenstein II The New ColossusConfig.cfg}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein II The New Colossus\base\Wolfenstein II The New ColossusConfig.cfg}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein II The New Colossus\base\savegame.user}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein II The New Colossus\base\savegame.user}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Unlike | + | {{ii}} Unlike [[Wolfenstein: The New Order]] or [[Wolfenstein: The Old Blood]], this game uses manual saves instead of having a chapter selection feature. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[TAA]], [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[TSSAA]] | |antialiasing notes = [[TAA]], [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[TSSAA]] | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Includes an adaptive option. | |vsync notes = Includes an adaptive option. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dsogaming.com/news/machinegames-promises-great-pc-version-wolfenstein-ii-new-colossus/|title=MachineGames promises a great PC version for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - DSOGaming|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
| − | |hdr notes = Initially announced as supported on Xbox One X<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus-will-have-4k-and-hdr-support-on-the-xbox-one-x/|title=NeoWin news|date=2021-01-23}}</ref> | + | |hdr notes = Initially announced as supported on Xbox One X,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus-will-have-4k-and-hdr-support-on-the-xbox-one-x/|title=NeoWin news|date=2021-01-23}}</ref> the feature was never announced for PC and ultimately scrapped for the consoles as well.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/7btfk2/wolfenstein_ii_no_hdr/|title=Bethesda does not currently plan to add Wolf 2 to this list|date=2021-01-23|snippet=}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://bethesda.net/en/article/3Fc5lXAaFOSE6W2y8IgEE4/the-power-of-x-comes-to-bethesda-titles|title=PLANNED XBOX ONE X ENHANCEMENTS on Bethesda.net|date=2021-01-23}}</ref> |
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia | |color blind notes = Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia | ||
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|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = Use the <code>m_sensitivity</code> console command to set a lower value. | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = In-game option. Use the <code>m_sensitivity</code> console command to set a lower value. |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = Implemented with a software cursor, which is susceptible to framerate changes and will feel different from the normal OS/hardware cursor. | + | |mouse menu notes = Implemented with a software cursor, which is susceptible to framerate changes and will feel different from the normal OS/hardware cursor.{{cn|date=2022-08-20|reason=Unknown if this is true or has been changed through patches...}} |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Can switch between '''Right-handed''', '''Alt Right Handed''' and '''Left Handed Guzman''' controller layouts. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output confirmed.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output confirmed.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Off, Foreign, and All |
|closed captions = true | |closed captions = true | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Lines spoken in the game utilize different languages with a subtitle available if a line is in foreign language. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{ii}} The German Edition only has German language. | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Fan translation, [https://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus/ download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus/ download]. | ||
| − | |fan = true | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = German Edition only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish - Latin America | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Only Available on Microsoft Store. For Steam Version and GOG See [[#Latin American Spanish audio mod|Latin American Spanish audio mod]] | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Latin American Spanish audio mod=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Taken translation from Microsoft Store Version. Steam and GOG versions have UI and subtitles, but doesn't have the voices implemented in the base game and episode 0. But it does have them in the three episodes of the DLC packs belonging to The Freedom Chronicles. | ||
| + | |||
| + | # Download audio files [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2660-mexican-spanish-audio-for-wolfenstein-2-the-new-collosus/ here]. | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\base\sound\soundbanks\pc|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Paste the downloaded files. | ||
| + | # Use <code>+sys_languages "latin_spanish"</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
{{VR support | {{VR support | ||
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| − | |||
|native 3d = | |native 3d = | ||
|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision = | + | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable |
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = [https://3dsurroundgaming.com/Vk3DVisionGames.html Wolfenstein 2 VR The New Colossus] and [https://github.com/helifax/Vk3DVision-Public/releases Vk3DVision] |
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| − | |||
|vorpx = | |vorpx = | ||
|vorpx modes = | |vorpx modes = | ||
|vorpx notes = | |vorpx notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |vr only = |
| − | | | + | |openxr = |
| − | | | + | |openxr notes = |
| − | | | + | |steamvr = |
| + | |steamvr notes = | ||
| + | |oculusvr = | ||
| + | |oculusvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |forte vfx1 = | ||
| + | |forte vfx1 notes = | ||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |body tracking = | ||
| + | |body tracking notes = | ||
| + | |hand tracking = | ||
| + | |hand tracking notes = | ||
| + | |face tracking = | ||
| + | |face tracking notes = | ||
| + | |eye tracking = | ||
| + | |eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest = true | |3rd space gaming vest = true | ||
|3rd space gaming vest notes = | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
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|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Invincible Super Soldiers=== | ||
| + | {{--}} [https://wolfenstein.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Soldier_(MachineGames) Super Soldiers] are sometimes impossible to kill, with bullets going through them (can be noticed by the crosshair not turning red) | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Reload previous save game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Wolfenstein/comments/7f9oug/unkillable_super_soldat/|title=Unkillable Super Soldat : Wolfenstein|date=2021-10-27}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Wolfenstein/comments/cbnkjz/super_soldaten_broke_af_new_colossus/|title=Super Soldaten broke af (New Colossus) : Wolfenstein|date=2021-10-27}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2021-10-27|comment=Happened to me in '''The Reunion''' chapter. No matter what weapon I used nothing would affect them.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Game crashes in the intro or when loading a save (Could not write crash dump)=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Disable " | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable "Deferred Rendering" in the advanced graphics options|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/612880/discussions/0/3056238885202260889/?ctp=2#c3057365873442892668|title=Could not write crash dump? :: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus General Discussions|date=2022-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2021-10-27|comment=Can confirm this happens (W10 21H1, RTX 3070)}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-19|comment=Seems to happen on NVidia hardware, where on AMD it is properly supported only, resulting in a crash for NVidia users}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ===Crash on startup: FATAL ERROR: vkEnumeratePhysicalDevices failed with error (VK_INCOMPLETE)=== | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=If you get the error on a laptop with NVIDIA GPU, then follow these steps [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5182/~/unable-to-launch-vulkan-apps/game-on-notebooks-with-amd-radeon-igpus here]}} | |
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| − | === | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox|description= | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Bink Video |
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 2.7a |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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===Enable developer mode=== | ===Enable developer mode=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+devMode_enable 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2017}}}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code>+devMode_enable 1</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="dev mode">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/612880/discussions/0/1479857071273103430/|title=Can't disable dev mode after update|date=2022-08-19}}</ref>{{cn|date=October 2017}}|fix= |
| + | {{--}} Could potentially corrupt save files.<ref name="dev mode"/> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game not launching on dual core systems=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the {{code|+jobs_numthreads 2}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref name="dual core">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/612880/discussions/0/1479857071266194871/|title=Fix if your game won't start :: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus General Discussions|date=2022-08-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Game probably works without this command on dual core systems.<ref name="dual core"/> | ||
| + | {{--}} The game does not officially support dual core systems as per minimum system requirements. Expect significantly degraded performance and game stability. | ||
| + | }} | ||
===Increase textures quality=== | ===Increase textures quality=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Increase textures quality by editing the config file|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Increase textures quality by editing the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/612880/discussions/0/1479856439030191383/?ctp=2|title=WHY TEXTURES IS BLURRY?|date=2022-08-19}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # Open the | + | # Open the {{file|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein II The New Colossus\base\Wolfenstein II The New ColossusConfig.local}} file with a text editor. |
# Set <code>is_poolSize</code> to <code>is_poolSize "8192"</code>. | # Set <code>is_poolSize</code> to <code>is_poolSize "8192"</code>. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} 12 GB of VRAM is needed or the game might not load. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| − | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | |
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| Developers | |
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| MachineGames | |
| Publishers | |
| Bethesda Softworks | |
| Engines | |
| Id Tech 6.5[1][2] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 27, 2017 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 86 |
| OpenCritic | 87 |
| IGDB | 87 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | FPS, Shooter |
| Series | Wolfenstein |
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| ⤏ 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 II: The New Colossus is a singleplayer first-person FPS and shooter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Some copies might only include the Steam installer. | |
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| GamersGate | |
Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Humble Store | |
Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
Included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Digital Deluxe Edition also available. |
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| Steam | |
Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |
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| Bethesda.net (unavailable) | |
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- A demo is available from Steam.
- The Bethesda.net release is no longer available as the Bethesda.net Launcher has been retired. Users who owned games in their Bethesda.net Library are able to transfer their games to their Steam account for free, even now after the launcher has been officially retired.
Version differences
- The German edition (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 |
|---|---|
| DLC | The DLC includes missions in a separate story campaign. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| The Freedom Chronicles - Season Pass | |
|
| The Freedom Chronicles - Episode 0 | Pre-order and Season Pass exclusive. | |
| The Freedom Chronicles - Episode 1 | |
|
| The Freedom Chronicles - Episode 2 | |
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| The Freedom Chronicles - Episode 3 | |
Essential improvements
New Colossus Tweaker
- Adds support for tweaking head bobbing and forcing dot crosshair for all weapons.[3]
Advanced Options Mod
- Adds the ability to fast-forward any in-game cutscene, disable post-processing effects, disable BJ's monologues, and more.
Skip intro videos
Use the +com_skipBootSequence 1 command line argument[citation needed]
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| Remove intro files[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein II The New Colossus\base\Wolfenstein II The New ColossusConfig.cfg |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/612880/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein II The New Colossus\base\savegame.user |
| Microsoft Store | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/612880/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Unlike Wolfenstein: The New Order or Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, this game uses manual saves instead of having a chapter selection feature.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
Graphics settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | 70-120°. Default is 90°. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA, FXAA, SMAA, TSSAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Includes an adaptive option. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap.[5] | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | Initially announced as supported on Xbox One X,[6] the feature was never announced for PC and ultimately scrapped for the consoles as well.[7][8] | ||
| Color blind mode | Deuteranopia, Protanopia, and Tritanopia | ||
Graphics settings
Graphics settings
Input
In-game control settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | In-game option. Use the m_sensitivity console command to set a lower value. |
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| Mouse input in menus | Implemented with a software cursor, which is susceptible to framerate changes and will feel different from the normal OS/hardware cursor.[citation needed] | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Can switch between Right-handed, Alt Right Handed and Left Handed Guzman controller layouts. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | Only available on XInput devices. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
In-game audio options.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output confirmed.[9] | |
| Subtitles | Off, Foreign, and All | |
| 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 has German language.
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Czech | Fan translation, download. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | German Edition only. | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation, #1, #2, (DLC) #3. | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish | Only Available on Microsoft Store. For Steam Version and GOG See Latin American Spanish audio mod |
Latin American Spanish audio mod
- Taken translation from Microsoft Store Version. Steam and GOG versions have UI and subtitles, but doesn't have the voices implemented in the base game and episode 0. But it does have them in the three episodes of the DLC packs belonging to The Freedom Chronicles.
- Download audio files here.
- Go to
<path-to-game>\base\sound\soundbanks\pc. - Paste the downloaded files.
- Use
+sys_languages "latin_spanish"command line argument.
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Wolfenstein 2 VR The New Colossus and Vk3DVision | ||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Issues unresolved
Invincible Super Soldiers
- Super Soldiers are sometimes impossible to kill, with bullets going through them (can be noticed by the crosshair not turning red)
| Reload previous save game[10][11][12] |
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Issues fixed
Game crashes in the intro or when loading a save (Could not write crash dump)
| Disable "Deferred Rendering" in the advanced graphics options[13][14][15] |
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Crash on startup: FATAL ERROR: vkEnumeratePhysicalDevices failed with error (VK_INCOMPLETE)
| If you get the error on a laptop with NVIDIA GPU, then follow these steps here |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vulkan | 1.0 | [16] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Wwise | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 2.7a |
Enable developer mode
Use +devMode_enable 1 command line argument[17][citation needed]
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Game not launching on dual core systems
Use the +jobs_numthreads 2 command line argument[18]
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Increase textures quality
| Increase textures quality by editing the config file[19] |
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Notes
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-3770 AMD FX-8350 |
Intel Core i7-4770 AMD FX-9370 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 55 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 290 4 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 470 6 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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>/612880/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (612880) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – E3 2017 Full Reveal Trailer - YouTube - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-12-28
- Talked about in various interviews and Digital Foundry videos. It is thus an improved version of Id Tech 6 used in Doom 2016, like adding in volumetric effects. Shown in the in-game console to be be thus actually Id Tech 6.5: "Engine: idTech - 6.5.0"
- ↑ [NewColossusTweaker] -- v0.1 -- Adjust Head Bobbing, Force Dot Crosshair :: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ MachineGames promises a great PC version for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - DSOGaming - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ NeoWin news - last accessed on 2021-01-23
- ↑ Bethesda does not currently plan to add Wolf 2 to this list - last accessed on 2021-01-23
- ↑ PLANNED XBOX ONE X ENHANCEMENTS on Bethesda.net - last accessed on 2021-01-23
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Unkillable Super Soldat : Wolfenstein - last accessed on 2021-10-27
- ↑ Super Soldaten broke af (New Colossus) : Wolfenstein - last accessed on 2021-10-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2021-10-27
- Happened to me in The Reunion chapter. No matter what weapon I used nothing would affect them.
- ↑ Could not write crash dump? :: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-08-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2021-10-27
- Can confirm this happens (W10 21H1, RTX 3070)
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-19
- Seems to happen on NVidia hardware, where on AMD it is properly supported only, resulting in a crash for NVidia users
- ↑ Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus PC Performance Analysis – DSOGaming.com - last accessed on October 29, 2017
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Can't disable dev mode after update - last accessed on 2022-08-19
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Fix if your game won't start :: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus General Discussions - last accessed on 2022-08-19
- ↑ WHY TEXTURES IS BLURRY? - last accessed on 2022-08-19