Action · May 19, 2014
Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014)
Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Developed by MachineGames, a studio comprised of a seasoned group of developers recognized for their work creating story-driven games, Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat. Intense, cinematic and rendered in stunning detail with id® Software’s id Tech® engine, Wolfenstein sends players across Europe on a personal mission to bring down the Nazi war machine. With the help of a small group of resistance fighters, infiltrate their most heavily guarded facilities, battle high-tech Nazi legions, and take control of super-weapons that have conquered the earth – and beyond. Key Features The Action and Adventure Wolfenstein's breath-taking set pieces feature storming a beachfront fortress on the Baltic coast, underwater exploration, player-controlled Nazi war machines, and much more – all combined to create an exhilarating action-adventure experience. The Story and Characters Hi-octane action and thrilling adventure weaved together into a tightly paced, super immersive game narrative featuring memorable characters. The History and Setting Set against a backdrop of an alternate 1960s, discover an unfamiliar world ruled by a familiar enemy—one that has changed and twisted history as you know it. The Arsenal and Assault Break into secret research facilities and heavily guarded weapon stashes to upgrade your tools of destruction. Experience intense first-person combat as you go up against oversized Nazi robots, hulking Super Soldiers and elite shock troops.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 56.5k Steam reviews | Top 11% in Action |
| Positive rating | 92% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 28% |
| Metacritic | 81/100 | Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 417 players | Top 17% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 15 h average | Top 33% 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 · 1.3k
- Action · 1.1k
- Alternate History · 754
- Shooter · 754
- Singleplayer · 674
- Gore · 669
- First-Person · 643
- World War II · 545
- Atmospheric · 529
- Story Rich · 477
- Sci-fi · 415
- Stealth · 379
- War · 296
- Old School · 280
- Adventure · 276
Reception Metrics
Steam community
92%Very Positive · 56.5k reviews
52.0k positive · 4.5k negative
Metacritic
81/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.1/10
Curator recommendations
44.0k
Peak concurrent players
417
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (7)
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- Spanish - Spain volume_up
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- Polish
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Full audio (6)
- English
- French
- Italian
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Russian
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
Accessibility
- Playable without Timed Input
Input & Comfort
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
15h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
11h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
4h
Current engagement
Achievements
50
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 19, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | MachineGames |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base price | $4.99 -75% |
| Required age | 16+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
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