Action · October 26, 2017
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017)
Wolfenstein® II: The New Colossus™ is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, Wolfenstein®: The New Order™ developed by the award-winning studio MachineGames. An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech® 6, Wolfenstein® II sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. Fight the Nazis in iconic American locations, equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of Nazi soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter. STORY: America, 1961. Your assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. Despite the setback, the Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns, and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution. KEY FEATURES: The Mission: Liberate America from the Nazis Strap in for a heart-pounding journey as you fight the Nazi war machine on American soil. As BJ Blazkowicz, protect your family and friends, forge new alliances and face the demons of your troubled past as you rally pockets of resistance to overthrow the Nazi occupation. The People: Rally the Resistance Immerse yourself in a world brought to life by unforgettable characters who bring a new level of personality to the franchise. Reunite with your friends and fellow freedom fighters such as Anya, Caroline, Bombate, Set, Max Hass, Fergus or Wyatt, and befriend new characters such as Horton and Grace as you take on the evil Frau Engel and her Nazi army. The Arsenal: Wield Devastating Guns and Future Tech Blast Nazis to bits with high-tech weaponry such as the Laserkraftwerk, a multi-purpose, high-intensity laser weapon that can disintegrate enemies, or the Dieselkraftwerk, a rapid-fire, gas-powered grenade launcher that can devastate groups of enemies, or get up close and personal with advanced pistols, submachine guns, and hatchets. When you need a little more versatility, upgrade and dual-wield your favorite guns! The Plan: Kill Every Nazi in Your Way Everyone’s favorite pastime! Unleash your inner war hero as you annihilate Nazis in new and hyper-violent ways. Lock and load futuristic guns and discover BJ’s new set of abilities as you fight to free America. Regardless of your playstyle, invent all-new ways of stabbing, shooting, and killing Nazis.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 44.5k Steam reviews | Top 13% in Action |
| Positive rating | 81% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 67% |
| Metacritic | 86/100 | Genre average 77 — top 14% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 290 players | Top 20% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 15 h average | Top 34% for session depth among Action |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- FPS · 361
- Action · 345
- Gore · 285
- Singleplayer · 283
- Alternate History · 269
- Violent · 250
- First-Person · 235
- Shooter · 227
- World War II · 227
- Story Rich · 221
- Nudity · 143
- Sci-fi · 130
- Stealth · 129
- Atmospheric · 118
- Comedy · 115
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (10)
- English volume_up
- French volume_up
- Italian volume_up
- Spanish - Spain volume_up
- Russian volume_up
- Japanese volume_up
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil volume_up
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
Full audio (8)
- English
- French
- Italian
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
- Japanese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese
Reception Metrics
Steam community
81%Mostly Positive · 44.5k reviews
36.0k positive · 8.5k negative
Metacritic
86/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.5/10
Curator recommendations
33.0k
Peak concurrent players
290
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
Accessibility
- Color Alternatives
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Other
- Single-player
- Save Anytime
- Family Sharing
Press Quotes
“…one of the most important games of the year.” VICE Motherboard “Wolfenstein 2 is a masterpiece.” 9/10 – PCGamesN
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
15h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
10h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
80
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 26, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | MachineGames |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base price | $5.99 -85% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
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