During Xbox‘s 25th anniversary celebration at the Xbox Fanfest in Seattle, MachineGames confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is officially in development. The announcement came via Xbox CEO Asha Sharma on X, accompanied by a post from MachineGames showing a script page for the new game.
MachineGames, the Swedish studio behind Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus (2017), had paused the franchise to focus on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, released earlier this year. Now the studio has returned to the Wolfenstein series, indicating the continuation of the story that was originally intended as a trilogy.
Returning Cast and Story Details
MachineGames confirmed that Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson will reprise their roles as B.J. Blazkowicz and Grace Walker respectively. A photo shared by the developer features the two actors in the studio’s motion-capture facilities, signalling a return to full production values for the game’s performances.
The studio previously signalled its intentions to complete the trilogy; in an interview with Noclip last year, MachineGames studio head Jerk Gustafsson explained that the Wolfenstein narrative was always planned as a three-part arc. Gustafsson remarked that even at id Software, during early development of The New Order, plans for a third instalment were already in place. He confirmed that the team still has more story to tell in the Wolfenstein universe.
Wolfenstein’s Wider Media Expansion
Alongside the game announcement, the Wolfenstein franchise is also being adapted into a television series for Amazon, expanding its reach beyond gaming. Though details about the TV adaptation remain limited, it shows Bethesda and Microsoft’s dedication to leveraging the property across multiple entertainment formats.
Xbox’s official 25th anniversary is set for November 15, marking a quarter-century of the brand’s presence in the console market. MachineGames’ announcement of Wolfenstein 3 is part of the celebrations, reflecting Microsoft’s ongoing investment in significant exclusive and third-party franchises.
