Activision and id Software have today made Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory available for free download. Developed by Splash Damage, the free multiplayer game adds numerous new features to Return to Castle Wolfenstein's multiplayer component, yet doesn't require the original game to play.

　　"Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is a new breed of online action games," said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. "Each battlefield is a unique environment, with terrain ranging from dense foliage to open deserts and weather conditions like snow and rain. Every distinctive mission requires a different strategy for victory, so while character advancement through battlefield promotions personalizes your appearance and skills, the fire-team communication, dynamic map overlay, and commander's voice facilitate teamwork in constructing defenses, scouting, infiltration, and assault."

　　"With the free, online release of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, gamers can instantly jump into the action and experience the fun of team-based, tactical combat through exciting campaigns in Western Europe and the deserts of Egypt," said Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision Worldwide Studios. "Splash Damage has created an incredibly unique Wolfenstein experience that fuses the intense action of first-person team combat with exciting new strategy, communication, and persistent role-playing elements."

　　Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is available for download via the link below. For more information, check out our previous coverage of Enemy Territory.