Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Patch for November 19, 2018: NVIDIA Adaptive Shading | 2018-11-19 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/d738163a6862c90c4be78669c35ba57c452ce50a.jpg A new patch has been deployed to implement NVIDIA Adaptive Shading, improving the performance of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. We’ve been working with NVIDIA to make sure the game runs great on NVIDIA RTX hardware. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus debuts the first implementation of NAS. Additional patch notes: Added support for NVIDIA Adaptive Shading on NVIDIA RTX series GPUs. (Improves frame rate by dynamically adjusting the shading resolution in different areas of the screen, without affecting fidelity). Ensured that |
| Video Memory Error Hotfix - August 27 | 2018-08-27 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/d738163a6862c90c4be78669c35ba57c452ce50a.jpg Hey all, We've now pushed live a patch to address an issue that prevented users from closing a video memory error prompt that could appear. The beta version of this patch was pushed live last week. "What if I still receive the error?" In our most recent patch, we introduced a new warning message to help you know if you have set your graphics settings too high for your card to handle stably. While our hotfix addresses an issue where users were unable to clear the error “The video driver has run out of dedicated video memory” |
| Video Memory Error - Beta Hotfix (8/24/2018) | 2018-08-24 | Hey all, Since our latest patch, some users have reported the following issue since updating to this week's game update for Wolfenstein II: “The video driver has run out of dedicated video memory. Your gameplay will be negatively affected.” We apologize for the inconvenience that this latest patch has caused. This message is appearing when attempting to run the game at higher settings than the GPU can handle. We have put a potential hotfix candidate that fixes the messaging prompts into the Public Beta branch. This hotfix allows players to get past the message on load screens and continue playing the game. However, in order to get the message |
| New Wolfenstein II Patch: August 22, 2018 | 2018-08-22 | Hey all, We've deployed a new update that will resolve various issues. The list of fixes is below: Fixed crash after changing Async compute settings on supported AMD GPUs Added in-game warning for when GPU drivers over-allocate to memory heaps Added GPU memory heap usage statistics in full statistics reporting mode General stability improvements on lower-end GPUs Fixed issue causing "Failed to write coredump" during startup |
| The Deeds of Captain Wilkins - Available 3/12 at 7pm ET | 2018-03-12 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/01c1d58f394a373e394238f6c8874b04d3c7182e.jpg We're excited to launch the next chapter of The Freedom Chronicles, The Deeds of Captain Wilkins! Below are some FAQs and known issues for the final DLC chapter for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. FAQ and Known Issues: Release Timing: The Deeds of Captain Wilkins will unlock at 7pm ET, March 12 for Steam users. ISSUE: How do I access the DLC? RESOLUTION: The DLC content can be accessed by selecting “SAS Machine” on the main menu, or from the actual SAS machine located in the vault on the Evas Hammer submarine. Both |
| The Deeds of Captain Wilkins - Available 3/12 at 7pm ET | 2018-03-12 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/01c1d58f394a373e394238f6c8874b04d3c7182e.jpg We're excited to launch the next chapter of The Freedom Chronicles, The Deeds of Captain Wilkins! Below are some FAQs and known issues for the final DLC chapter for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. FAQ and Known Issues: Release Timing: The Deeds of Captain Wilkins will unlock at 7pm ET, March 12 for Steam users. ISSUE: How do I access the DLC? RESOLUTION: The DLC content can be accessed by selecting “SAS Machine” on the main menu, or from the actual SAS machine located in the vault on the Evas Hammer submarine. Both |
| New Game Patch & DLC Available Jan 30 | 2018-01-29 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/6725de808cde73ec0ecdb3d69242e65eb9f579cd.jpg Hey all, A brand new game patch is coming on January 30 for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Here are the patch notes for the new base game update: • Various optimizations and bug fixes • Updated difficulty balancing • More prominent damage direction indicators In addition to the base game update, the latest DLC for The Freedom Chronicles is on its way. "The Diaries of Agent Silent Death" follows ex-OSS agent and assassin Jessica Valiant as she infiltrates Nazi bunkers in California. You'll even infiltrate well known s |
| New Game Patch & DLC Available Jan 30 | 2018-01-29 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/6725de808cde73ec0ecdb3d69242e65eb9f579cd.jpg Hey all, A brand new game patch is coming on January 30 for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Here are the patch notes for the new base game update: • Various optimizations and bug fixes • Updated difficulty balancing • More prominent damage direction indicators In addition to the base game update, the latest DLC for The Freedom Chronicles is on its way. "The Diaries of Agent Silent Death" follows ex-OSS agent and assassin Jessica Valiant as she infiltrates Nazi bunkers in California. You'll even infiltrate well known s |
| DLC 1: Gunslinger Joe | Global Unlock Times | 2017-12-12 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/6e43c00716beef035c06406cefc25c5bdaac9007.png The first DLC chapter for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will arrive on December 14, Thursday of this week! The global unlock time for The Adventures of Gunslinger Joe is 7pm ET on December 13 worldwide. Once unlocked at that time, you'll be able to play the new content. In our first DLC installment, you'll play as a former professional quarterback named Joseph Stallion, who will smash through Nazi hordes from the ruins of Chicago to the vastness of space. The next two chapters of The Freedom Chronicles DLC will arrive |
| DLC 1: Gunslinger Joe | Global Unlock Times | 2017-12-12 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/6e43c00716beef035c06406cefc25c5bdaac9007.png The first DLC chapter for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will arrive on December 14, Thursday of this week! The global unlock time for The Adventures of Gunslinger Joe is 7pm ET on December 13 worldwide. Once unlocked at that time, you'll be able to play the new content. In our first DLC installment, you'll play as a former professional quarterback named Joseph Stallion, who will smash through Nazi hordes from the ruins of Chicago to the vastness of space. The next two chapters of The Freedom Chronicles DLC will arrive |
| Free Trial Now Available for Wolfenstein II | 2017-11-22 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/1865009e5febc4b1fe3076e86040d640882eee47.jpg Hey all, A Free Trial for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is now available for Steam. Play through the beginning of the game to get a feel for BJ's next adventure, working with the resistance to take on the regime. If you end up loving the game and want to keep playing, your save progress will continue whether you decide to purchase a copy of the game. |
| Free Trial Now Available for Wolfenstein II | 2017-11-22 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/1865009e5febc4b1fe3076e86040d640882eee47.jpg Hey all, A Free Trial for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is now available for Steam. Play through the beginning of the game to get a feel for BJ's next adventure, working with the resistance to take on the regime. If you end up loving the game and want to keep playing, your save progress will continue whether you decide to purchase a copy of the game. |
| Patch Notes - November 7 (10am ET) | 2017-11-07 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/a07712d72a4a86847ee1b60befbe96c2251a5fa2.jpg Hey all, The newest update for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will be arriving on Steam November 7 at 10am ET. Here are the release notes for the latest patch: Features Freedom Chronicles Episode Zero - Available for pre-order customers who redeemed codes Vault unlocked! - 10 new combat simulations - Playable from Main Menu or in Evas Hammer - Requires progression to Chapter 2 Leaderboard functionality: compete with your friends for the highest score! PC Fixes Improved stability on NVIDIA 10-series GPUs Async compute te |
| Patch Notes - November 7 (10am ET) | 2017-11-07 | http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/a07712d72a4a86847ee1b60befbe96c2251a5fa2.jpg Hey all, The newest update for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will be arriving on Steam November 7 at 10am ET. Here are the release notes for the latest patch: Features Freedom Chronicles Episode Zero - Available for pre-order customers who redeemed codes Vault unlocked! - 10 new combat simulations - Playable from Main Menu or in Evas Hammer - Requires progression to Chapter 2 Leaderboard functionality: compete with your friends for the highest score! PC Fixes Improved stability on NVIDIA 10-series GPUs Async compute te |
| Wolfenstein II - PC Specs & Features | 2017-10-23 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/bc934a0009fac20a7deebe6a432ecfde20c045e0.jpg Hey all! It's launch week, and the time is finally here to share PC specs for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. In addition to the system requirements, we also wanted to share the advanced featured available in the game. Here are the requirements and specs, along with some notes from the development team at MachineGames: Recommended Drivers: AMD - 17.10.2 AMD link NVIDIA - GeForce Hotfix Driver 388.10 has been released on 10/26: NVIDIA link (Visit GeForce for information here: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/10 |
| Wolfenstein II - PC Specs & Features | 2017-10-23 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/bc934a0009fac20a7deebe6a432ecfde20c045e0.jpg Hey all! It's launch week, and the time is finally here to share PC specs for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. In addition to the system requirements, we also wanted to share the advanced featured available in the game. Here are the requirements and specs, along with some notes from the development team at MachineGames: Recommended Drivers: AMD - 17.10.2 AMD link NVIDIA - GeForce Hotfix Driver 388.10 has been released on 10/26: NVIDIA link (Visit GeForce for information here: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/10 |
| Launch Trailer - Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | 2017-10-17 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/b452d7377f29dfb503953abcc89bfea600390b99.jpg It's almost time: the launch of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus for Steam is just days away. As BJ Blazkowicz, you’ll be rallying the Resistance in order to retake your homeland in MachineGames’ sequel to their critically acclaimed shooter. Check out the launch trailer for a glimpse of what awaits any Nazi foolish enough to stand in Blazkowicz’s way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmy4WW8TqL8 |
| Launch Trailer - Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | 2017-10-17 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/b452d7377f29dfb503953abcc89bfea600390b99.jpg It's almost time: the launch of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus for Steam is just days away. As BJ Blazkowicz, you’ll be rallying the Resistance in order to retake your homeland in MachineGames’ sequel to their critically acclaimed shooter. Check out the launch trailer for a glimpse of what awaits any Nazi foolish enough to stand in Blazkowicz’s way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmy4WW8TqL8 |
| No. More. Nazis. Gameplay Trailer #2 Has Arrived | 2017-09-19 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/27cd25ffb04d2bdf26494ff7e2ac9614fb5b815b.jpg The Nazis have taken over America. They've turned Manhattan into a wasteland. They’ve walled off New Orleans and are systematically purging the city, burning people and homes to the ground. And they brazenly walk the streets of small-town USA – going where they want, taking what they want and behaving however they please. But this is not BJ Blazkowicz’s America. The United States will never be broken – not with BJ on the job, rallying the Resistance and igniting a revolution. Watch the Resistance rise up to strike fear |
| No. More. Nazis. Gameplay Trailer #2 Has Arrived | 2017-09-19 | http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/29139006/27cd25ffb04d2bdf26494ff7e2ac9614fb5b815b.jpg The Nazis have taken over America. They've turned Manhattan into a wasteland. They’ve walled off New Orleans and are systematically purging the city, burning people and homes to the ground. And they brazenly walk the streets of small-town USA – going where they want, taking what they want and behaving however they please. But this is not BJ Blazkowicz’s America. The United States will never be broken – not with BJ on the job, rallying the Resistance and igniting a revolution. Watch the Resistance rise up to strike fear |