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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Enable the console===
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===Restore cache files===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Open the console with {{key|Ctrl|~}} or {{key|Ctrl|\}}.
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{{--}} The texture cache folder is not made by the game so the cache is regenerated for each session.
−
}}
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{{ii}} This can fix stuttering in the game.
  
−
===Disable camera sway===
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{{Fixbox|description=Make texture cache folder<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/350080/discussions/0/620712364043746268/ FIX Suffering from stuttering or pop in? :: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}</code> and make a folder named <code>MachineGames</code>
−
* Open the [[#Enable the console|console]] and enter <code>cvaradd pm_nobob 1</code>, to reset use <code>-1</code>
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# Go into that folder and make a folder named <code>Wolfenstein The Old Blood</code>
 +
# The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{--}} Aiming and crouching will be almost instant, feeling considerably odd.
+
{{ii}} The game creates two files there, one of which is 1 GB in size. This file is not deleted after ending or uninstalling the game and has to be deleted manually.
−
{{--}} Using the scope on the AR Marksman Rifle will no longer be possible. <!-- as the sight seems to default to the laser ammo version - thus you will look straight at the scope mount. -->
+
{{ii}} Normal Windows shortcuts do not work to relocate the <code>MachineGames</code> folder or the <code>Wolfenstein The Old Blood</code> folder to another drive.
 +
{{ii}} If your Windows OS supports it, an NTFS junction point (<code>mklink /J <link> <target></code>) will allow redirecting the folder to a different location.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Completely disable post process effects===
+
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{ii}} Simply use a negative value such as <code>-1</code> in order to turn the effects back to their default values again.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix=
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+
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\base\bink\</code>.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Only Depth of field|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Delete or rename <code>loadvideo_pc_xboxone.bik</code>.
−
* Open the [[#Enable the console|console]] and enter <code>cvaradd r_postprocessdofmode 0</code>  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=All post process effects|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===Enable the console===
−
* Open the [[#Enable the console|console]] and enter <code>cvaradd r_skippostprocess 1</code>
+
{{Fixbox|description=Open the console with {{key|Ctrl|~}} or {{key|Ctrl|\}}.
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===Disable In Game Fog===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Remove Fog|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
−
* Open the [[#Enable the console|console]] and enter <code>cvaradd r_skipfog 1</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\savegame}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\MachineGames\Wolfenstein The Old Blood\base\savegame\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic                = hackable
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = 2x-16x [[MSAA]].
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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{{++}} id5 Tweaker increases the upper limit of the FOV to 200 and allows changing the FOV of the hands and weapons.
 
{{++}} id5 Tweaker increases the upper limit of the FOV to 200 and allows changing the FOV of the hands and weapons.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust FOV values|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Adjust FOV values|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-11-30}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 
# Edit {{file|id5Tweaker.ini}}.
 
# Edit {{file|id5Tweaker.ini}}.
−
# Set the desired FOV values.
+
# Find <code>;g_fov 100</code> and <code>;hands_fovscale 1.0</code>.
 +
# Remove the semicolons and set the desired values.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Increase FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Increase FPS cap|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix=
 
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 
# Edit {{file|id5Tweaker.ini}}.
 
# Edit {{file|id5Tweaker.ini}}.
−
# Set the desired FPS cap.
+
# Find <code>;id5Tweaker_SetFpsLimit 140</code>.
 +
# Remove the semicolon and set the desired value.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Increasing the FPS cap may cause some unintended side effects:
 +
* Uneven frame-pacing on G-Sync and FreeSync enabled displays
 +
* The 'maxed out' ammo indicator may flash continuously
 +
* Possible physics bugs when killing some enemies
 +
* Possible stuttering during pre-rendered cutscenes
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Post-processing===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable only depth of field|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix=
 +
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 +
# Edit {{file|id5Tweaker.ini}}.
 +
# Find <code>;r_postprocessdofmode -1</code> and remove the semicolon.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable rendering of fog effect|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix=
 +
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 +
# Edit {{file|id5Tweaker.ini}}.
 +
# Find <code>;r_skipfog 1</code> and remove the semicolon.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable all post process effects|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix=
 +
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/849-id5-tweaker/ id5 Tweaker].
 +
# Edit {{file|id5Tweaker.ini}}.
 +
# Find <code>;r_skippostprocess 1</code> and remove the semicolon.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Texture cache not being stored===
+
===Vertical sync disables itself intermittently===
−
{{--}} The texture cache folder is not made by the game so the cache is regenerated for each session.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Force Vsync and triple buffering|ref=<ref name="2017-11-30"/>|fix=
−
{{ii}} This can fix stuttering in the game.
+
# Disable in-game vertical sync.
−
 
+
# Force vertical sync and triple buffering externally. See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]] for instructions.
−
{{Fixbox|description=Make texture cache folder<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/350080/discussions/0/620712364043746268/ FIX Suffering from stuttering or pop in? :: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
 
−
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}</code> and make a folder named <code>MachineGames</code>
 
−
# Go into that folder and make a folder named <code>Wolfenstein The Old Blood</code>
 
−
# The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions.
 
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
−
{{ii}} The game creates two files there, one of which is 1 GB in size. This file is not deleted after ending or uninstalling the game and has to be deleted manually.
+
{{ii}} Triple buffering is important for avoiding large fluctuations in frame rate.
−
{{ii}} Normal Windows shortcuts do not work to relocate the <code>MachineGames</code> folder or the <code>Wolfenstein The Old Blood</code> folder to another drive.
 
−
{{ii}} If your Windows OS supports it, an NTFS junction point (<code>mklink /J <link> <target></code>) will allow redirecting the folder to a different location.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Mouse Thumb Buttons not working===
+
===Mouse thumb buttons not working===
 
{{ii}} Experiencing this can be a nuisance if you prefer re-binding actions to these buttons, such as binding melee to mouse 5.
 
{{ii}} Experiencing this can be a nuisance if you prefer re-binding actions to these buttons, such as binding melee to mouse 5.
  
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# Disable the '''VirtualTexture Compression''' option
 
# Disable the '''VirtualTexture Compression''' option
 
# The game will no longer show artifacts on textures.
 
# The game will no longer show artifacts on textures.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 
{{--}} In game performance and loading times may suffer greatly. Not advisable for use with GPU transcoding or on a lower end PC. Requires much more VRAM.
 
{{--}} In game performance and loading times may suffer greatly. Not advisable for use with GPU transcoding or on a lower end PC. Requires much more VRAM.
 
}}
 
}}
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|64-bit executable      = true
 
|64-bit executable      = true
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
 
|64-bit executable notes=  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Disable camera sway===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Open the [[#Enable the console|console]].
 +
# Enter <code>cvaradd pm_nobob 1</code>, to reset use <code>-1</code>
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} Aiming and crouching will be almost instant, feeling considerably odd.
 +
{{--}} Using the scope on the AR Marksman Rifle will no longer be possible. <!-- as the sight seems to default to the laser ammo version - thus you will look straight at the scope mount. -->
 
}}
 
}}
  

Revision as of 07:09, 1 December 2017

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood cover
Developers
MachineGames
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Id Tech 5
Release dates
Windows May 5, 2015
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood on Wikipedia
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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

Key points

Use id5 Tweaker to change advanced settings and optimize performance.

General information

Official Wolfenstein series site
Wolfenstein Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Wolfenstein game made.
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Community Discussions (German Edition)

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Amazon.com
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Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Version differences

The German Edition only includes the German language and has content differences (e.g. no swastikas).

Essential improvements

Restore cache files

The texture cache folder is not made by the game so the cache is regenerated for each session.
This can fix stuttering in the game.
Make texture cache folder[1]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA% and make a folder named MachineGames
  2. Go into that folder and make a folder named Wolfenstein The Old Blood
  3. The game will now correctly store the texture cache between sessions.

Notes

The game creates two files there, one of which is 1 GB in size. This file is not deleted after ending or uninstalling the game and has to be deleted manually.
Normal Windows shortcuts do not work to relocate the MachineGames folder or the Wolfenstein The Old Blood folder to another drive.
If your Windows OS supports it, an NTFS junction point (mklink /J <link> <target>) will allow redirecting the folder to a different location.

Skip intro videos

Skip intro videos[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\base\bink\.
  2. Delete or rename loadvideo_pc_xboxone.bik.

Enable the console

Open the console with Ctrl+~ or Ctrl+\.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/350080/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/350080/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

Graphic settings.
Graphic settings.

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

id5 Tweaker increases the upper limit of the FOV to 200 and allows changing the FOV of the hands and weapons.
Adjust FOV values[2]
  1. Install id5 Tweaker.
  2. Edit id5Tweaker.ini.
  3. Find ;g_fov 100 and ;hands_fovscale 1.0.
  4. Remove the semicolons and set the desired values.

High frame rate

Increase FPS cap[2]
  1. Install id5 Tweaker.
  2. Edit id5Tweaker.ini.
  3. Find ;id5Tweaker_SetFpsLimit 140.
  4. Remove the semicolon and set the desired value.

Notes

Increasing the FPS cap may cause some unintended side effects:
  • Uneven frame-pacing on G-Sync and FreeSync enabled displays
  • The 'maxed out' ammo indicator may flash continuously
  • Possible physics bugs when killing some enemies
  • Possible stuttering during pre-rendered cutscenes

Post-processing

Disable only depth of field[2]
  1. Install id5 Tweaker.
  2. Edit id5Tweaker.ini.
  3. Find ;r_postprocessdofmode -1 and remove the semicolon.
Disable rendering of fog effect[2]
  1. Install id5 Tweaker.
  2. Edit id5Tweaker.ini.
  3. Find ;r_skipfog 1 and remove the semicolon.
Disable all post process effects[2]
  1. Install id5 Tweaker.
  2. Edit id5Tweaker.ini.
  3. Find ;r_skippostprocess 1 and remove the semicolon.

Input settings

Control settings.
Control settings.
Controller settings
Controller settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

The German Edition only includes the German language.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
German Edition only.
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Use 3D Surround Gaming fix.

Issues fixed

Vertical sync disables itself intermittently

Force Vsync and triple buffering[2]
  1. Disable in-game vertical sync.
  2. Force vertical sync and triple buffering externally. See Force Vsync for instructions.

Notes

Triple buffering is important for avoiding large fluctuations in frame rate.

Mouse thumb buttons not working

Experiencing this can be a nuisance if you prefer re-binding actions to these buttons, such as binding melee to mouse 5.
Disable any other devices that show in Device Manager under "Mice and other pointing devices."[citation needed]
  1. Right Click the windows start button and click Device Manager
  2. Look under "Mice and other pointing devices" and try disabling devices other than your main mouse
  3. Usually any "Gamer" peripherals like the Razer DeathStalker could include mouse functions that prevent some games such as Wolfenstein to not recognize some functions of your main mouse.

Notes

Depending on which device was interfering that you had to disable, your peripheral may lose some functionality such as macro keys or any keybindings that mimicked mouse functions. However normal keys should still work fine.

VirtualTexture compression showing artifacts on textures

Artifacts on textures appear when you move
Disable VirtualTexture Compression[3]
  1. Go to advanced video settings
  2. Disable the VirtualTexture Compression option
  3. The game will no longer show artifacts on textures.

Notes

In game performance and loading times may suffer greatly. Not advisable for use with GPU transcoding or on a lower end PC. Requires much more VRAM.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 3.2
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Disable camera sway

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Open the console.
  2. Enter cvaradd pm_nobob 1, to reset use -1

Notes

Aiming and crouching will be almost instant, feeling considerably odd.
Using the scope on the AR Marksman Rifle will no longer be possible.

System requirements

32-bit systems are not supported.
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz
AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz		 Intel Core i7
AMD FX-8350
System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 38 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 560
AMD Radeon HD 6870
1 GB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon R9 280
3 GB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References