December 27th 2017: Kotlebstein: Biele Vianoce released
Here’s a follow-up to last year’s ‘Kotlebstein’. This time the setting is adorned with various Christmas graphics. By Team LAMBDA. For ECWolf.
24th December 2017: Wolfenstein: Total Chaos! Part 1 released
TheKKKNo2 has released the first part of ‘Wolfenstein: Total Chaos’. The set features 20 levels, replacing the first two episodes. Coding changes include extra added sprites, different episode names and a host of audiovisual changes. Quite an enjoyable set.
21st December 2017: Christmas Day released
Officer-Michael John has released ‘Christmas Day’. Though not credited, it is more or less an expansion pack of TheKKKNo2’s 2014 mod ‘Christmas Special’. Nevertheless, the set is quite immersive and definitely carries a festive mood with a somewhat more modern look. 12 levels are included.
17th December 2017: Undecided Holiday Themed Project
Here’s an interesting find: ‘Growst.zip’ included a host of new graphics and maps, though there appears to be a bug in terms of sounds which results in a crash (“Bad Sound Number” bug). A shame, as the project looks quite fun. No coding changes are featured, but ECWolf is recommended.
30th November 2017: Robert’s Birthday released
Officer-Michael John has released ‘Robert’s Birthday’. The mod is a short one, featuring just 3 levels (one of which is secret). Coding changes include increased ammo rate and 4 keys.
22nd November 2017: 60 Adventures released
Officer-Michael John’s latest set is ’60 Adventures’. 11 maps are featured along with a host of audiovisual/coding changes. Seems to blend together quite nicely. DOS only. Updated 30th January 2019 with 5 additional maps and more changes to the code.
18th November 2017: Another Operation: Arctic Wolf update
Luke Strauman recently had this to say about progress on ‘Operation: Arctic Wolf’: “All graphics are 100% completed that includes enemies, guns, walls everything!!!! Source code I would say 8 things or less. I will be releasing a manual this month along with the story and some other good stuff… This is project is on the verge of completion.”
13th November 2017: Scoot Hard released
SanyaWaffles has released ‘Scoot Hard’, a My Little Pony-themed set that had originally been released as a beta back in 2012. A full episode is now available, with many coding changes featured including a redesigned menu, different enemy- and item behavior and multiple textured floors and ceilings. Another intriguing feature is the option to gain health from a vending machine, just like in Blake Stone but with a somewhat tastier selection.
9th November 2017: Rest in Peace John Bucksnort Tribute Mod released
Officer-Michael John has released a mod that pays tribute to one of the most legendary Wolf3D modders of all time, John Bucksnort. The set features many graphics and sounds that were lifted from some of John’s old mods. Coding changes include extra added enemies and static objects and seamless level flow. DOS only. Updated 5th November 2018.
2nd November 2017: Beyond the Grave released
ThunderEnema and Gerolf have released ‘Beyond the Grave’, a horror mod with a gritty, modern theme. Many coding changes are included, and sounds and music are all high-resolution. The many new graphics and sounds only add to the foreboding, dark atmosphere. Definitely sends shivers down the spine! Updated in April 2018 and January 2020.
2nd October 2017: The Asgard Project announced
Crashratchet22 has announced a Mac scenario over at the Wolf3D Haven forum. He had this to say on the subject: “Set on May 22nd, 1996, you’re Johnathon Joseph Blazkowics and your goal is to shut down a failed military mech project originally funded by the US government from entering the battlefields. The setting will be in Santa Rico, a fictional South American Island where the project is going to be resurrected. There will be “Easter eggs” also in the game, so this might be fun.”
9th September 2017: Project Vertilgung’s Manouvre released
Officer-Michael John has released a beta of ‘Project Vertilgung’s Manouvre’. A tribute to the original ‘Projekt: Vertilgung’ by Zach Higgins, the set features numerous coding changes such as textured floors and ceilings and extra added weapons. DOS only.
3rd August 2017: Project Wolfenstein August 20th Mode released
Officer-Michael John has reworked TheKKKNo2’s ‘Project Wolfenstein’. There are 20 new levels and numerous coding changes are also featured. Originally released in beta form in late 2014, it is now a complete set.
27th July 2017: Team Raycast looking for mapper
Doomjedi of Team Raycast is actively seeking new members for the team. Says doomjedi, “If you like “Team RayCast” and what TR has done so far, if you are ready to be a “team player” (and not “lone modder”), if you’re (proven) good in oldschool mapping and want to try more advanced engines/mapping – write me. Obviously I’m a bit picky here to keep team’s modding quality, and so I want an established/experienced community mapper. Oldschool mapping experience is enough as long as you are ready to also try/learn something new and advanced. We even have oldschool mod option as well in development if that would be a more comfortable start before jumping deep into advanced engines.”
22nd July 2017: Project: Weltuntergang’s Manouvre released
Officer-Michael John has updated his 2015 set ‘Project: Weltuntergang’s Manouvre’. Using Kuki’s 2002 mod ‘Project: Weltuntergang’ as the premise, some extra features have been added using Hex editing. New levels can be found on the first four episodes. New graphics and sounds are also featured. DOS only.
18th July 2017: Independence Day updated
Officer-Michael John has updated his 2015 set ‘Independence Day’. Formerly a VSWAP replacement, it now features one unique level and a host of coding changes. VGA files from the registered version will have to be supplied by the player.
16th July 2017: Zone Borders released
Officer-Michael John has released ‘Zone Borders’. The set consists of 7 new levels and a host of coding changes, including extra added enemies, textured floors and ceilings, ambient sounds and teleport artifact. It is a DOS mod using 4GW. Needs audio- and VGA files from Spear of Destiny to play.
4th July 2017: North Castle Court released
Falcon93 has released ‘North Castle Court’. Featuring only 2 levels, the set was based on the Spear of Destiny demo, though many coding changes are featured, including Read This!, multiple textured floors and ceilings and outdoor effects. Quite atmospheric despite its size.
3rd July 2017: Mutants Amok released
Tricob has released ‘Mutants Amok’ which was a map he withdrew from the Map of the Month Contest. A shame, as it is quite a good map. Features the complete Map of the Month package.
1st July 2017: Covert Missions released
Linuxwolf has released ‘Covert Missions’, a small set for Spear of Destiny. 3 levels are featured, and the coding changes give the player the option of selecting either stealth or aggressive play. Clever mapping design serves both of these options quite well.
16th June 2017: E4L7 Reimagined released
Military has released an ECWolf set that only replaces E4L7. Improving upon the original Wolfenstein 3D level, the size has been somewhat increased. An interesting what if… scenario.
1st June 2017: Map of the Month 2017 released
The DieHard Wolfers Team have released another set of ‘Map of the Month’! Though many new graphics and a number of coding changes are featured, it is very much a map set in spirit that pays respect to the original game. Among the contributors are Serpens, Arielus, ack, Ronwolf1705 and Military. 12 levels in all.
22nd May 2017: Mutant Share released
RaVeN72 has released ‘Mutant Share’ which only replaces some graphics. Using the shareware version, the SS has been replaced by a mutant and Hans Grosse by Fake Hitler. Only includes VSWAP.
14th May 2017: Krucible released
Joshua Waight is back in action! ‘Krucible’ had been released as a demo back in March 2014 and in unreleased form last year, but it is now a full-scale mod with tons of features and countless new graphics and sounds. An urban and gritty storyline fits very well with the modern outlook. One of the more impressive coding changes include a barter system, where the high scores finally come into proper use. 25 levels are featured.
7th May 2017: Knights of the SS: Armour of Beowulf released
Falcon93 has released a 1-level demo entitled ‘Knights of the SS: Armour of Beowulf’. Many graphics have been changed. Looks like a quite interesting set if it should take off. At the current stage there are no coding changes. Updated 4th July 2017.
May 7th 2017: Extreme Wolfenstein released
Sigma64 has released ‘Extreme Wolfenstein’ for ECWolf. Though the player will have to supply maps from either Wolfenstein 3D or Spear of Destiny, the enemies act much more different and vicious, and many new weapons are included, making for quite a voracious and graphic gameplay. At last mutants can get a taste of their own cleaver medicine! Updated 19th May 2018.
5th May 2017: Danger Action released
Officer-Michael John has released ‘Danger Action’, a set for last year’s ‘SplitWolf’. 10 levels are featured, and many graphics and sounds have also been replaced. The decoration is very much in style with the originals. Later updated with two additional maps and minor audiovisual changes.
5th May 2017: Wolfenstein 3D turns 25
Wolfenstein 3D turns 25 today!
29th April 2017: Operation: Arctic Wolf update
Luke Strauman is back again! Operation: Arctic Wolf will soon reach 50% progress with screenshots on the way.
6th April 2017: The Black Gate announced
Barry Christian has announced his next mod, ‘The Black Gate’. The story will be centered around preventing the Nazis from opening a portal to hell. Hitler believes he can harness the armies of hell in order to win the war and has commissioned the building of a device to open a “Black Gate” deep in the catacombs beneath the castle. However, this experiment goes very wrong and opening the Black Gate results in hordes of demons flooding into Earth, killing at will.
It will feature ten or twelve 128×128 levels.
12th March 2017: Descent Into Abstract Thought released
Here’s a curious set from DROP_THERAPY. Though it retains most of the original Episode 1 maps, they have been somewhat rearranged in an abstract fashion. A very interesting spin on these quite familiar maps. For ECWolf.
28th February 2017: Wolf 3D Carneval Mod released
Officer-Michael John has released a beta entitled ‘Wolf 3D Carneval Mod’. Meant to evoke a festive feeling, it features numerous coding changes, including increased health and ammo, in-game messages and new weapons. Looks like a lot of fun.
28th February 2017: Episode 1 Original With Alpha Intercourse released
Here’s an interesting experiment. The alpha version of Wolfenstein 3D had notable areas of maps that were not featured in the final 1992 release, but here they resurface together with a host of coding changes. One could argue that, had id thought it sufficient, this usage of floor- and ceiling textures might have fit in rather nicely. A very interesting idea on the eve of Wolfenstein 3D’s 25th anniversary. By AryanWolf3D in collaboration with Chris Chokan. DOS only.
9th February 2017: Hitler at the Ninth Gate released
Gary Ragland has released ‘Hitler at the Ninth Gate’. 9 levels are featured, very much in the style of the originals. The esoteric storyline is nevertheless referred to in that each map is a ‘gate’. Coding changes include two extra keys, the ammo box from Spear and some extra added walls and graphics.
6th February 2017: Dialogue 3-D
Once again, another browser-based political set! Dialogue 3-D offers the possibility to download, though it is made in HTML5. No new maps are featured.
26th January 2017: Wolfenstein 3D: Alt-Right Edition released
Another political mod… This time taking on Nazis using only a fist! The first Wolf3D mod to fall into Punch ’em Up territory for a while. The set was made using Javascript and is browser-based; as such, it does not exist as a stand-alone set.
21st January 2017: Atomprojekt released
Barry Christian has finished ‘Atomprojekt’! 37 levels are featured, 3 of which are secret. The many coding changes include extra added enemies, changed ceiling colors and music order, switch-operated Tesla coils and a redesigned menu. With a storyline evoking ‘The Six Depths of Terrorism’ and ‘Armageddon’ with a particularly intriguing ending in a nuclear reactor, the mod is truly the jewel in the crown of Christian’s near-20 year career as a member of the Wolf3D modding community.
8th January 2017: March of the Army Final Version released
Military has updated last year’s ‘March of the Army’. Now featuring 60 levels and even more features, a lot of graphics and sounds have been updated too. Taking on a more modern, urban theme, the set still pays its respect to the original atmosphere somehow. 2017 is off to a good start!
1st January 2017: The Big Fight Beginning released
Officer-Michael John has released a beta of ‘The Big Fight Beginning’. Coding changes include weather effects, timer display and extra added weapons. Looks quite promising.
