Return to Castle Wolfenstein

Return to Castle Wolfenstein

Shooter
2001

Return to Castle Wolfenstein is an upcoming Shooter game releasing on Xbox, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on November 19, 2001.

Developed by Gray Matter Interactive, Westlake Interactive, Raster Productions, Splash Damage, Nerve Software, LLC and published by id Software, Aspyr Media, Activision, Microsoft Game Studios.

Release Date: 11/20/2001

Released
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trailer

Story

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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

XboxLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPlayStation 2

Genres

Shooter

Developers

  • Gray Matter Interactive
  • Westlake Interactive
  • Raster Productions
  • Splash Damage
  • Nerve Software, LLC

Publishers

  • id Software
  • Aspyr Media
  • Activision
  • Microsoft Game Studios

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Part of

  • Wolfenstein franchise

Ratings & Reviews

68%
Critic Score
5 reviews
79%
User Score
424 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyScience fictionHorrorHistoricalStealth

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

world war ii - ww2bloodymurderdeathalternate historyrun and guncyborgsteam

Game Engine

Built with id Tech 3

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 19, 2001

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox

May 6, 2003
North America
December 25, 2003
Japan
May 15, 2003
Europe

PlayStation 2

May 27, 2003
North America
June 6, 2003
Europe

Linux

March 16, 2002
North America

PC (Microsoft Windows)

November 19, 2001
North America
August 3, 2007
Worldwide
November 30, 2001
Europe

Mac

April 1, 2002
North America

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Return to Castle Wolfenstein on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Return to Castle Wolfenstein, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Return to Castle Wolfenstein