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Regional Differences

This is a sub-page of Wolfenstein (Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3).

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Nazi symbols and imagery.

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Like with all other Wolfenstein games, this game was also heavily censored in Germany for being a World War II shooter. Despite that, shortly after release, Wolfenstein was recalled from German retail stores due to the inclusion of an uncensored swastika symbol.1

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  • All Nazi imagery seen throughout the game has been altered in one way or another, most notably the propaganda posters, as well as the swastika being replaced by a depiction of the Wolfenstein logo. Furthermore, the Nazis themselves were re-named to "Die Wölfe", which are now a cult.
    • This censorship does not affect any "stylized" depictions of the swastika, like in the Thule medallion or AtomiKorps symbol.

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  • Blood and gore effects were heavily toned down, with pre-placed blood also being removed from maps. This does not affect certain cutscenes and non-human enemies.
  • Neutral NPCs like scientists cannot be harmed by the player in any way, shape or form.

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  1. Wolfenstein Being Recalled in Germany - IGN, September 22nd 2009↩︎