Finding every hidden item in Wolfenstein The New Order is a rewarding challenge for completionists looking to fully explore the game's dark alternate history. Across its 16 campaign chapters, players can discover 132 total collectibles scattered throughout hidden rooms, desks, and fortified enemy bunkers. Tracking down these items not only provides deeper narrative context but also unlocks exclusive gameplay modes and trophies.
Types of Collectibles and Total Counts
The collectibles in the game are divided into three major categories: Enigma Codes, Gold Items, and Letters. There are 72 Enigma Codes, 50 Gold Items, and 10 Letters waiting to be uncovered in various chapters. Finding all of these items requires careful exploration beyond standard mission objectives.
Where to Find Hidden Items in Early Chapters
Early missions like Deathshead's Compound contain several key items hidden inside drawers, morgues, and secret rooms. For example, players can find the Gold Medal sitting on a desk inside the compound's lower morgue area. Taking down commanders quietly is a great strategy because it reveals nearby item locations as question marks on your map.
Unlocking Bonus Game Modes with Enigma Codes
Collecting and solving sets of Enigma Codes grants access to special bonus campaign modes. These extra modes include 999 mode, Hardcore, Ironman, and Walk in the Park, offering unique gameplay twists for experienced players. Solving these cryptograms adds significant replay value beyond the standard story playthrough.
Rewards, Trophies, and Progression Tips
Gathering every collectible awards multiple achievements, including trophies like All That Glitters, Heart of Gold, and Secrets Revealed. Players can revisit any chapter at any time using the level select menu to pick up missing items without losing current progress. Since collected items save instantly upon pickup, you do not need to reach a checkpoint to keep your findings.
