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Wolfenstein: The New Order

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Wolfenstein: The New Order

Reviewed: 10 May 2026

Xbox One · PC · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4

Bethesda Softworks · 2014

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

Wolfenstein: The New Order is a challenging shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but contains extreme violence and mature content.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 44 · R 18
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

18

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Wolfenstein: The New Order offers an intense and challenging first-person shooter experience that can enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The adaptive challenge keeps players engaged, and the narrative, while linear, requires some strategic thinking to overcome obstacles. Players will be immersed in a dramatic story with memorable characters and action-packed sequences.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game contains extreme violence, gore, strong language, and some sexual content, making it suitable only for mature audiences. The depiction of violence, particularly against defenseless targets, is frequent and graphic. While there are no monetization or social risks, the intense content and lack of natural stopping points could lead to extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
1.00
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Wolfenstein: The New Order safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Wolfenstein: The New Order a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Wolfenstein: The New Order appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Wolfenstein: The New Order, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Wolfenstein: The New Order?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Wolfenstein: The New Order: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Wolfenstein: The New Order?

This game contains extreme violence, gore, strong language, and some sexual content, making it suitable only for mature audiences. The depiction of violence, particularly against defenseless targets, is frequent and graphic. While there are no monetization or social risks, the intense content and lack of natural stopping points could lead to extended play sessions.