Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory — Free FPS

How to install Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory for free

Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is a free fps game released under Freeware (Game Data) · Open Source (GPL-3.0 Engine). It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, needs about 300 MB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. On a computer, the fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher. On a phone or tablet, use the official store or site instead.

One-click install

PlayBound fetches the official release — no third-party mirrors.

Installation steps

1
Windows
Install the ET: Legacy client via PlayBound. The installer bundles the latest 64-bit engine and automatically downloads community maps on server connection.
2
Linux
Run the native Linux 64-bit binary or AppImage, or play via Proton on Steam Deck with community controller configs.
3
Join populated community servers directly from the in-game server browser or through PlayBound's live server list.

System requirements

Minimum

64-bit OS · 1 GHz CPU · 512 MB RAM · OpenGL 1.5 · 500 MB storage

Recommended

Install questions

Is Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory completely free?

Yes! id Software and Splash Damage released Enemy Territory in 2003 as a completely free standalone multiplayer game. There has never been a price tag, subscription, or microtransaction.

What is ET: Legacy?

ET: Legacy is an open-source continuation of the Enemy Territory GPL code. It fixes hundreds of legacy bugs, adds 64-bit architecture, modern OpenGL rendering, widescreen support, and built-in map/mod auto-downloading.

Can I play Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory offline with bots?

Yes! With the Omni-Bot mod, you can play offline single-player skirmishes or local co-op with highly capable tactical AI bots that complete complex mission objectives.

How does the Stopwatch competitive format work?

In Stopwatch mode, teams take turns attacking and defending the same map. The team that completes all objectives in the shortest amount of time wins the match.

What are the five classes in Enemy Territory?

The classes are Soldier (heavy weapons), Medic (health & revives), Engineer (construction, repairs, dynamite), Field Ops (ammo & artillery), and Covert Ops (stealth, sniping, uniform disguises).

Does Enemy Territory work on Steam Deck?

Yes! ET: Legacy runs natively on Linux/SteamOS and supports gamepad binding for full handheld play.