After 24 years, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is finally distributed uncut in Germany — game was censored due to strict laws regarding Nazi symbolism
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. After roughly 25 years, Return to Castle Wolfenstein (RTCW) is finally available in Germany in its original, uncut form. This level is set in Norway. (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks)If you weren't around for PC gaming in 2001, it's hard to overstate how different the landscape looked.
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- ▪After roughly 25 years, Return to Castle Wolfenstein (RTCW) is finally available in Germany in its original, uncut form.
- ▪This level is set in Norway. (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks)If you weren't around for PC gaming in 2001, it's hard to overstate how different the landscape looked.
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Video Games Retro Gaming After 24 years, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is finally distributed uncut in Germany — game was censored due to strict laws regarding Nazi symbolism News By Zak Killian Published 9 August 2026 Germany's strict laws surrounding depictions of Nazis meant the game had to be altered, giving it an arguably more interesting story as a result. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Bethesda Softworks) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Some announcements arrive with fireworks, while others show up as a single easily missed tweet during a…
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