Action · May 4, 2015
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (2015)
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order . The adventure, which spans eight chapters and two interconnected stories, features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story and intense first-person combat. As war hero B.J. Blazkowicz, arm yourself with new weapons such as the bolt-action rifle and grenade-launching Kampfpistole as you attempt to thwart the advancing Nazi war machine, and take advantage of duel-wielding pipes that can be used for wall climbing – or for vicious take-downs of never-before-seen Nazi adversaries. STORY The year is 1946 and the Nazis are on the brink of winning World War II. In an effort to turn the tide in the allies’ favor, B.J. Blazkowicz must embark on an epic, two-part mission deep within Bavaria…. Part one of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood - Rudi Jäger and the Den of Wolves - pits BJ Blazkowicz against a maniacal prison warden as he breaks into Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to steal the coordinates to General Deathshead’s compound. In part two – The Dark Secrets of Helga Von Schabbs – our hero's search for the coordinates leads him to the city of Wulfburg where an obsessed Nazi archaeologist is exhuming mysterious artifacts that threaten to unleash a dark and ancient power. KEY FEATURES The Action! Experience MachineGames’ intense first-person combat as you brandish all-new Nazi-inspired weapons such as the bolt-action rifle, 1946 shotgun, and the grenade-launching Kampfpistole. Unlock your potential with a new set of perks for hi-octane action and vicious stealth take-downs. The Adventure! Explore breath-taking set pieces featuring rural Germanic towns, sprawling valleys tangled with cable cars and bridges, ghostly catacombs, as well as a return to the iconic Castle Wolfenstein. Use dual-wielding metal pipes to navigate the world with brand new wall-climbing abilities. The Terror! Go up against a new cast of vicious villains and enemies, including legions of hulking new Super Soldiers, elite shock troops, drones and the darkest and most terrifying Nazi creations yet.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 20.8k Steam reviews | Top 24% in Action |
| Positive rating | 90% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 37% |
| Metacritic | 76/100 | Genre average 77 — top 62% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 157 players | Top 29% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 10 h average | Top 48% 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 · 277
- Action · 268
- World War II · 207
- Alternate History · 203
- Shooter · 197
- Gore · 182
- Singleplayer · 171
- Stealth · 163
- First-Person · 155
- Zombies · 149
- Atmospheric · 128
- Story Rich · 109
- War · 89
- Adventure · 87
- Sci-fi · 69
Reception Metrics
Steam community
90%Very Positive · 20.8k reviews
18.7k positive · 2.1k negative
Metacritic
76/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.6/10
Curator recommendations
16.8k
Peak concurrent players
157
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
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- Polish
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Full audio (5)
- English
- French
- Italian
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Accessibility
- Color Alternatives
- Playable without Timed Input
Input & Comfort
- Stereo Sound
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
10h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
7h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
9h
Current engagement
Achievements
50
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 4, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | MachineGames |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Base price | $4.99 -75% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
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