Didnt feel like applying that law to that afd advert, then?

It feels a bit strange, to be honest. Because its been such a long time after release. If its this late, might as well not do it at all.

So a quick rundown about that: Germany has strict laws when it comes to nazi symbolism and their glorification. It's strictly forbidden to show or present these symbols. There are a few exceptions though: It's allowed in a historical context (museums, documentaries, etc..) and in art (books, movies...). Everything else could land on a list of banned media or you could get sued for showing those symbols, if it's not in these contexts. Video Games weren't considered art up until 2018, when our ratings board, the usk, updated their policies. From now on, you could submit games with nazi symbolism and be rated by the board. (If it's not glorifying nazis). Many developers and publisher reacted by changing those symbols to something that was legal at that time in their games so that they could be sold. If they want to publish the original version, they basically have to apply for an evaluation of the original game. So technically, in most cases, they submit their original game for the first time, as RTCW did now.

24 years. Fuck, I'm old

I loved this game. Still remember my CD key, which is impressive because I can't remember shit.

The multiplayer was excellent.

What changed that they can release it now?

Changing the law as their neo nazi party rises in elections ?

I couldn’t tell you anything about the campaign but I wasted countless hours doing multi player matches with my brother, mostly the beach invasion map. I remember it being fun times but I’m sure it wouldn’t hold up if I fired it up now.

That's why I can't take film/game censorship serious. The game didn't change, just the stupid rules somehow. Similar to violence in old games like Doom where the BPjM changed their mind justified by the shitty graphics and sound compared to modern standards.
Additionally the whole "killergame" debate relating first person shooter games by "experts" and politicians was so stupid.

Campaign, multi player and then layer enemy territory were all gems.

Back in my day I could one hop beach and end the match under a minute

You know as well as I, that I don’t have time to play it!

A prison then….

Return to Castle Wolfenstein immediately!

On one hand, the censorship was always silly. On the other hand, the current trends in Germany probably mean they're rolling back their Nazi regulations for all the wrong reasons.