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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts Brasil|Brazil}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|return-to-castle-wolfenstein|68}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|return-to-castle-wolfenstein|68}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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|steam appid = 9010 | |steam appid = 9010 | ||
|steam appid side = 1379630 | |steam appid side = 1379630 | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1443699418 |
− | |gogcom id side = | + | |gogcom id side = 1441704976 |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010917015718/http://www.activision.com/games/wolfenstein/ | ||
|hltb = 7764 | |hltb = 7764 | ||
+ | |lutris = return-to-castle-wolfenstein | ||
+ | |mobygames = 5385 | ||
|strategywiki = Return to Castle Wolfenstein | |strategywiki = Return to Castle Wolfenstein | ||
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|wikipedia = Return to Castle Wolfenstein | |wikipedia = Return to Castle Wolfenstein | ||
|winehq = 501 | |winehq = 501 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{GOG.com links|1441704976|wolfenstein_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1441704976|wolfenstein_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/9010/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/9010/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | return-to-castle-wolfenstein | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | return-to-castle-wolfenstein | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | return_to_castle_wolfenstein | DRM-free | Not available for purchase in Germany.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | return_to_castle_wolfenstein | DRM-free | Not available for purchase in Germany.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_quake_ii_iii_wolfenstein_3d_return_to_castle_wolfenstein|title=RELEASE: QUAKE II + III, WOLFENSTEIN 3D, RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN - GOG.com News|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | return-castle-wolfenstein | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | return-to-castle-wolfenstein | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9010 | Steam | Not available for purchase in Germany. | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | return-to-castle-wolfenstein | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9n1wt4x26shw | DRM-free | {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. Not available in Germany. | | Windows }} | |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9010 | Steam | Not available for purchase in Germany. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHJCH6 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00GXHJCH6 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Bethesda.net | WO2CSTPCBG01 | Bethesda.net | | | Windows | Unavailable }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |cross-game bonus = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{ii}} A standalone follow-up, [[Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory|Enemy Territory]], is available as freeware. | {{ii}} A standalone follow-up, [[Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory|Enemy Territory]], is available as freeware. | ||
− | {{ii}} The PS2/ | + | {{ii}} The PS2/Xbox port of the game included a prequel mission, Cursed Sands. Additionally the Xbox port featured a new gun (Shotgun) and DLC maps. Currently, there is no known way to play this content on the PC version. See [https://wolfenstein.fandom.com/wiki/Cursed_Sands here] for more info. |
{{DLC/row| GOTY Map Pack | Sold with the Game of The Year Edition or [https://www.moddb.com/mods/rtcw-classic-cooperative-campaign/addons/rtcw-goty-multiplayer-maps-pack downloadable as freeware].<br> | {{DLC/row| GOTY Map Pack | Sold with the Game of The Year Edition or [https://www.moddb.com/mods/rtcw-classic-cooperative-campaign/addons/rtcw-goty-multiplayer-maps-pack downloadable as freeware].<br> | ||
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{{Source ports table|content= | {{Source ports table|content= | ||
{{Source ports table/row| iortcw | url=https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases | Based on ioquake3; adds modern features like VOIP and OpenAL, whilst being faithful to traditional gameplay. '''Commonly known source port in the community.'''| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | {{Source ports table/row| iortcw | url=https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases | Based on ioquake3; adds modern features like VOIP and OpenAL, whilst being faithful to traditional gameplay. '''Commonly known source port in the community.'''| Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
− | {{Source ports table/row| Bibendovsky's RtCW | url=https://github.com/bibendovsky/rtcw | | + | {{Source ports table/row| Bibendovsky's RtCW | url=https://github.com/bibendovsky/rtcw | A custom source port that's designed to play all RtCW games (single-player, multiplayer, Enemy Territory) into one.| Windows, Linux}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Main\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\RTCW\main\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Main\wolfconfig.cfg|{{p|game}}\Main\wolfconfig_mp.cfg|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\RTCW\main\}} |
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = false |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = [https://twitter.com/diharaw94/status/1607373813557387272 AMD Dev is working on a pathtracer mod with FSR 2, DLSS 2, and XeSS support, Release date is unknown] | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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# Add {{code|+set sv_cheats 1}} to the game's launch options to prevent the custom FOV from being overwritten on a new level load. | # Add {{code|+set sv_cheats 1}} to the game's launch options to prevent the custom FOV from being overwritten on a new level load. | ||
{{ii}} This solution does not affect the weapon model FOV, but does not require downloading any 3rd party software. | {{ii}} This solution does not affect the weapon model FOV, but does not require downloading any 3rd party software. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Starting the New Game overwrites the sv_cheats and cg_fov parameters. Workaround: Start a New Game, make a save, type "sv_cheats 1" in to the console, load the save, type "cg_fov 110" in to the console. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Install [https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases iortcw]. | # Install [https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases iortcw]. | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|wolfconfig.cfg}}. |
# Set <code>seta r_ext_multisample "4"</code>. | # Set <code>seta r_ext_multisample "4"</code>. | ||
# Set <code>seta r_ext_framebuffer_multisample "4"</code>. | # Set <code>seta r_ext_framebuffer_multisample "4"</code>. | ||
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#* {{code|seta com_maxfpsMinimized "125"}} | #* {{code|seta com_maxfpsMinimized "125"}} | ||
{{ii}} Without the last two lines, the frame rate will temporarily drop to the default value while the game is minimized or unfocused. | {{ii}} Without the last two lines, the frame rate will temporarily drop to the default value while the game is minimized or unfocused. | ||
− | {{ii}} Stamina | + | {{ii}} Stamina, weapon overheating bars logic and scoped weapons recoil are tied to the frame rate. Player movement becomes jittery at very high frame rates. |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|wolfconfig.cfg}}. |
− | # | + | # Add <code>seta r_swapInterval "1"</code> to the end of the file. |
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = Disabled by default. Use <code>cl_mouseAccel 1</code> in the console to enable. | + | |acceleration option notes = Disabled by default. Use <code>cl_mouseAccel 1</code> in the console to enable. If mouse acceleration is still present with <code>cl_mouseAccel 0</code>, disable "Enhance pointer precision" in Control Panel - Mouse - Pointer Options. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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===Toggle crouch=== | ===Toggle crouch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit autoexec.cfg|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit autoexec.cfg|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/wolfenstein_series/toggle_crouch_for_rtcw|title=Toggle Crouch for RTCW, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\Main|folder}} |
# Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
− | # Add the following lines (change {{key|c}} to | + | # Add the following lines (change {{key|c}} to whichever other key if desired). |
<pre>set duck "+movedown; set crouchToggle vstr stand; echo ^3Crouching...^7" | <pre>set duck "+movedown; set crouchToggle vstr stand; echo ^3Crouching...^7" | ||
set stand "-movedown; set crouchToggle vstr duck; echo ^2Standing...^7" | set stand "-movedown; set crouchToggle vstr duck; echo ^2Standing...^7" | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = hackable | |surround sound = hackable | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Stereo output only.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo output only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> 7.0 with [https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases iortcw]. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = For iortcw, see [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]]. | |mute on focus lost notes = For iortcw, see [[#Mute on focus lost|Mute on focus lost]]. | ||
|eax support = hackable | |eax support = hackable | ||
|eax support notes = [[#Source ports|iortcw]] has support for [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL Soft,]] which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDwbo-ecJQw Return to Castle Wolfenstein w/ 3D spatial sound in iortcw 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> | |eax support notes = [[#Source ports|iortcw]] has support for [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL Soft,]] which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDwbo-ecJQw Return to Castle Wolfenstein w/ 3D spatial sound in iortcw 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail only. | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Retail and GOG.com only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/729-return-to-castle-wolfenstein-german-patch/ download for Steam release]. | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/729-return-to-castle-wolfenstein-german-patch/ download for Steam release]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = Fan translation | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/1009 download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.moddb.com/mods/rtcw-venom-mod/downloads/traduzione-italiana-return-to-castle-wolfenstein here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.polonizacje.pl/return-to-castle-wolfenstein-spolszczenie/ download] | + | |notes = Fan translation; [https://www.polonizacje.pl/return-to-castle-wolfenstein-spolszczenie/ download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-return-to-castle-wolfenstein-para-portugues-brasil/ | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-return-to-castle-wolfenstein-para-portugues-brasil/ download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia». | + | |notes = Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia». [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/gamebase/file/286/ Text], [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/return_to_castle_wolfenstein/files/2553.html sound]. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=165893336 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 32 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 32 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = Use [https://github.com/rtcwcoop/rtcwcoop/releases rtcwcoop] for co-op. | |online play notes = Use [https://github.com/rtcwcoop/rtcwcoop/releases rtcwcoop] for co-op. | ||
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{{ii}} Increasing the game resolution above 800x600 causes the upper left corner of the game to take up the entire screen. One reason is that game detects a 3dfx driver (possibly caused by [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]). | {{ii}} Increasing the game resolution above 800x600 causes the upper left corner of the game to take up the entire screen. One reason is that game detects a 3dfx driver (possibly caused by [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]). | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit wolfconfig.cfg|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit wolfconfig.cfg|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/9010/discussions/0/846960628329529873/|title=SOLVED: Can't run the game above 800x600. Upper left corner of the screen enlarged - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|wolfconfig.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>seta r_glIgnoreWicked3D "0"</code> to <code>seta r_glIgnoreWicked3D "1"</code>. | # Change <code>seta r_glIgnoreWicked3D "0"</code> to <code>seta r_glIgnoreWicked3D "1"</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
− | |windows exe notes = Use [https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases iortcw]. | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
+ | |windows exe notes = Use [https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases iortcw] for 64-bit support. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable |
− | + | |macos arm app = unknown | |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos app notes = 32-bit requires [[#Essential improvements|Bradman's Mac OS X GPL port or iortcw]]. 64-bit requires the ''iortcw'' source port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/issues/137#issuecomment-1016902495|title=Mac M1 and x86_64 crash during gameplay when dying or loading saved game|date=3 April 2023}}</ref> |
− | |macos app notes = 32-bit requires [[#Essential improvements|Bradman's Mac OS X GPL port]] | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
|linux powerpc app = hackable | |linux powerpc app = hackable | ||
− | |linux executable notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://packages.debian.org/buster/rtcw|title=Debian -- Details of package rtcw in buster|date=2020-12-12}}</ref> | + | |linux arm app = unknown |
− | + | |linux 68k app = unknown | |
+ | |linux executable notes = Use [https://github.com/iortcw/iortcw/releases iortcw] for PowerPC and 64-bit support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://packages.debian.org/buster/rtcw|title=Debian -- Details of package rtcw in buster|date=2020-12-12}}</ref> | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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These mods are made by the RtCW community to enhanced the gameplay with modern improvement. | These mods are made by the RtCW community to enhanced the gameplay with modern improvement. | ||
====Modernized Mods==== | ====Modernized Mods==== | ||
− | + | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/rtcw-venom-mod RTCW Venom Mod]=== | |
+ | {{ii}} - General graphic and AI update, unchanged gameplay: | ||
* HD textures and bug fix, overhaul effects for SP/MP; | * HD textures and bug fix, overhaul effects for SP/MP; | ||
* Restored unused assets and AI actions; | * Restored unused assets and AI actions; | ||
* Possibility to play overhauled AI or correct vanilla AI; | * Possibility to play overhauled AI or correct vanilla AI; | ||
* Universal compatibility with every OS/mobile/VR and Rtcw mods/applications. | * Universal compatibility with every OS/mobile/VR and Rtcw mods/applications. | ||
− | + | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/realrtcw-realism-mod RealRTCW]=== | |
+ | {{ii}} - Based on iortcw source port. Overhaul improvement of RtCW; active update. Provides QOL features including: | ||
* New weapons; rebalanced weapons characteristics. | * New weapons; rebalanced weapons characteristics. | ||
* Rebalanced gameplay and overhauled AI. | * Rebalanced gameplay and overhauled AI. | ||
* New HQ textures, sounds and models. | * New HQ textures, sounds and models. | ||
* Restored cut content. | * Restored cut content. | ||
+ | |||
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/rw Remade Weapons] - Adds realism to weapons. | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/rw Remade Weapons] - Adds realism to weapons. | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/swaggletooths-realistic-sound-mod-fixed Realistic Sound Mod] - Adds new sounds to weapons so that they're sounded accurately to their real-life counterpart. | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/swaggletooths-realistic-sound-mod-fixed Realistic Sound Mod] - Adds new sounds to weapons so that they're sounded accurately to their real-life counterpart. | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/2dicons Remade Icons] - Updates UI and fixed icons windows. | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/2dicons Remade Icons] - Updates UI and fixed icons windows. | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/hints Remade Hints] - Updates UI and fixed hints windows. | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/hints Remade Hints] - Updates UI and fixed hints windows. | ||
− | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/ps2-hud | + | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/addons/ps2-hud Ps2 Hud] - HUD from PS2 RTCW Operation Resurrection. |
{{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/downloads/sp-pak2020-wpk WPK 2020] - HD Weapon texture pack. | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/return-to-castle-wolfenstein/downloads/sp-pak2020-wpk WPK 2020] - HD Weapon texture pack. | ||
====MP Mods==== | ====MP Mods==== | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://www.s4ndmod.com/ S4NDMoD] - | + | {{mm}} [http://www.s4ndmod.com/ S4NDMoD] - multiplayer-only mod that focuses on fixing exploits and adding necessary features to RTCW multiplayer. A list of features can be found [https://archive.fo/bRGDw here]. Due to the master server being down, this mod is the best solution to make server browser work again. |
===Install iortcw=== | ===Install iortcw=== | ||
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− | + | #* Run the game with {{file|ioWolfSP.x64.exe}} to launch the singleplayer with the mod. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Save files are bit-specific. [https://steamcommunity.com/app/9010/discussions/0/152392786910067879/ Save files from the 32-bit executable may not work with the 64-bit one.] | |
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− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|wolfconfig.cfg}}. |
# Change <code>seta cg_bobup "0.005"</code> to <code>seta cg_bobup "0.000"</code>. | # Change <code>seta cg_bobup "0.005"</code> to <code>seta cg_bobup "0.000"</code>. | ||
# Change <code>seta cg_bobpitch "0.002"</code> to <code>seta cg_bobpitch "0.000"</code>. | # Change <code>seta cg_bobpitch "0.002"</code> to <code>seta cg_bobpitch "0.000"</code>. |
Revision as of 15:59, 19 November 2023
Developers | |
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Gray Matter Interactive | |
id Software | |
Multiplayer | Nerve Software |
Multiplayer | Splash Damage |
Mac OS (Classic) | Westlake Interactive[1] |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive[1] |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Brazil | Electronic Arts Brasil |
Mac OS | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
id Tech 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2001 |
Linux | March 16, 2002 |
Mac OS (Classic) | April 29, 2002 |
macOS (OS X) | April 29, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
IGDB | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Europe, World War II, Sci-fi, Fantasy |
Series | Wolfenstein |
⤏ 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 |
Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Wolfenstein series.
Key points
- Master servers for the multiplayer were shut down in February 2012. A mod, S4NDMoD, solves this problem by making the game use fans' master server.
- Engine is open source with modern ports available; see Source ports.
- Active modding community.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Not available for purchase in Germany.[2] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | Xbox Game Pass for PC. Not available in Germany. | |||
Steam | Not available for purchase in Germany. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Bethesda.net (unavailable) |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
DLC and expansion packs
- A standalone follow-up, Enemy Territory, is available as freeware.
- The PS2/Xbox port of the game included a prequel mission, Cursed Sands. Additionally the Xbox port featured a new gun (Shotgun) and DLC maps. Currently, there is no known way to play this content on the PC version. See here for more info.
Name | Notes | |
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GOTY Map Pack | Sold with the Game of The Year Edition or downloadable as freeware. Not officially packaged for Mac, though can still be used on it by manually installing PK3 files. |
Essential improvements
Patches
Official
- Latest official patch for RtCW single player and RtCW multiplayer. Digital re-release already have the latest version installed.
- Both the single player and multiplayer version are separate; they are not confine with each other (version 1.33 and after is only exclusives for muiltplayer).
Unofficial
- Knightmare's 1.42d - Fixes various crashes and adds native widescreen support. It's only applied to the single-player version of RtCW.
- Bradman's Mac OS X GPL port - An GPL port fixs that allowed the game to be played on OS X 10.7 "Lion" or later, due to the removal of Rosetta. It's designed to get around the fact that the original game was PowerPC only.
Source ports
- Since the source code for Return to Castle Wolfenstein was released in August 2010, various engine overhauls and source ports have been created to enhance or modify the game in different ways.
Name | Description | |
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iortcw | Based on ioquake3; adds modern features like VOIP and OpenAL, whilst being faithful to traditional gameplay. Commonly known source port in the community. | |
Bibendovsky's RtCW | A custom source port that's designed to play all RtCW games (single-player, multiplayer, Enemy Territory) into one. |
Skip intro videos
Edit autoexec.cfg[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Main\wolfconfig.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Main\wolfconfig_mp.cfg[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Documents\RTCW\main\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9010/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
wolfconfig.cfg
contains single player settings. -
wolfconfig_mp.cfg
contains multiplayer settings.
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Main\save\[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Documents\RTCW\main\save\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9010/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 90. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | AMD Dev is working on a pathtracer mod with FSR 2, DLSS 2, and XeSS support, Release date is unknown | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 91 FPS. See Frame rate (FPS). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Display current frame rate
Edit autoexec.cfg[4] |
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Widescreen resolution
Configure with iortcw and autoexec.cfg[3] |
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seta r_customwidth "1920" seta r_customheight "1080" seta r_mode "-2" seta cg_fixedAspect "2" |
Alternative solution
Edit the configuration file |
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Field of view (FOV)
Configure with iortcw[3] |
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Legacy method for custom FOV
Edit the configuration file |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Configure with iortcw and autoexec.cfg |
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seta r_mode "-2" seta r_noborder "1" seta r_fullscreen "0" |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Set with iortcw and autoexec.cfg |
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seta r_ext_texture_filter_anisotropic "1" seta r_ext_max_anisotropy "16" |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Set with iortcw |
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Force with Nvidia Profile Inspector |
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Frame rate (FPS)
Set with iortcw and autoexec.conf[3] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Edit config file |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Disabled by default. Use cl_mouseAccel 1 in the console to enable. If mouse acceleration is still present with cl_mouseAccel 0 , disable "Enhance pointer precision" in Control Panel - Mouse - Pointer Options. |
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Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Toggle crouch
Edit autoexec.cfg[5] |
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set duck "+movedown; set crouchToggle vstr stand; echo ^3Crouching...^7" set stand "-movedown; set crouchToggle vstr duck; echo ^2Standing...^7" set crouchToggle "vstr duck" bind c "vstr crouchToggle" |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Stereo output only.[6] 7.0 with iortcw. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For iortcw, see Mute on focus lost. | |
EAX support | iortcw has support for OpenAL Soft, which can be used for binaural HRTF mixing.[7] | |
Royalty free audio |
Mute on focus lost
Set with iortcw |
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Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam release. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Polish | Fan translation; download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation by «Fargus Multimedia». Text, sound. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | Use rtcwcoop for co-op. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use connect [IP address here] in the console. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28960 |
UDP | 27960 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
Setup won't install the game
- For the retail version, setup won't install the game if the selected disk drive has a capacity of more than 2TB.
Secrets and/or treasures not registered as found
- Observed with GoG version using iortcw 64-bit: Loading the autosave from the beginning of the level and starting over, can help.
Issues fixed
Enlarged upper left corner of screen
- Increasing the game resolution above 800x600 causes the upper left corner of the game to take up the entire screen. One reason is that game detects a 3dfx driver (possibly caused by nGlide).
Edit wolfconfig.cfg[8] |
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Frame rate drops on modern machines
Edit autoexec.cfg |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 1.1 | |
Glide | 2 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Use iortcw for 64-bit support. | ||||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit requires Bradman's Mac OS X GPL port or iortcw. 64-bit requires the iortcw source port.[10] | ||||
Linux | Use iortcw for PowerPC and 64-bit support.[11] | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound | OpenAL Soft in iortcw |
Anti-cheat | PunkBuster | [citation needed] |
Modifications
These mods are made by the RtCW community to enhanced the gameplay with modern improvement.
Modernized Mods
RTCW Venom Mod
- - General graphic and AI update, unchanged gameplay:
- HD textures and bug fix, overhaul effects for SP/MP;
- Restored unused assets and AI actions;
- Possibility to play overhauled AI or correct vanilla AI;
- Universal compatibility with every OS/mobile/VR and Rtcw mods/applications.
RealRTCW
- - Based on iortcw source port. Overhaul improvement of RtCW; active update. Provides QOL features including:
- New weapons; rebalanced weapons characteristics.
- Rebalanced gameplay and overhauled AI.
- New HQ textures, sounds and models.
- Restored cut content.
- Remade Weapons - Adds realism to weapons.
- Realistic Sound Mod - Adds new sounds to weapons so that they're sounded accurately to their real-life counterpart.
- Remade Icons - Updates UI and fixed icons windows.
- Remade Hints - Updates UI and fixed hints windows.
- Ps2 Hud - HUD from PS2 RTCW Operation Resurrection.
- WPK 2020 - HD Weapon texture pack.
MP Mods
- S4NDMoD - multiplayer-only mod that focuses on fixing exploits and adding necessary features to RTCW multiplayer. A list of features can be found here. Due to the master server being down, this mod is the best solution to make server browser work again.
Install iortcw
Download and install iortcw[3] |
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Disable view bob
Edit wolfconfig.cfg |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | NT 4.0 SP6, 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible |
- Supported chipsets: 3dfx Voodoo 3 or higher, ATI Rage 128/128 Pro, ATI Radeon, Matrox G400, Nvidia Riva TNT and TNT2, all Nvidia GeForce chips
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 9.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Power Mac G3 500 MHz PowerBook G4 |
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System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon Nvidia GeForce |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Power Mac G3 500 MHz PowerBook G4 |
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System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon Nvidia GeForce |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/9010/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (9010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Aspyr: Return to Castle Wolfenstein goes Gold | Macworld
- ↑ RELEASE: QUAKE II + III, WOLFENSTEIN 3D, RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN - GOG.com News - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Verified by User:Mazky on 2020-10-24
- ↑ cg_drawFPSetconfig | etconfigm Verified by User:Mazky on 2020-10-25
- ↑ Toggle Crouch for RTCW, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Return to Castle Wolfenstein w/ 3D spatial sound in iortcw 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)
- ↑ SOLVED: Can't run the game above 800x600. Upper left corner of the screen enlarged - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://github.com/id-Software/RTCW-SP/blob/70951bc71b730efe6bcb07db7ae76ef0c4ae7c14/src/renderer/tr_init.c#L866
- ↑ Mac M1 and x86_64 crash during gameplay when dying or loading saved game - last accessed on 3 April 2023
- ↑ Debian -- Details of package rtcw in buster - last accessed on 2020-12-12