Wolfenstein 3 announced by Xbox and MachineGames
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and MachineGames announced Wolfenstein 3, with the studio saying the game is "in production" and sharing motion-capture photos. The announcement included an image of a script and a statement from Sharma; MachineGames shared a motion-capture session photo. IGN reported that actors Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson are reprising their roles as William Joseph “BJ” Blazkowicz and Grace Walker and appear in the motion-capture photo. The previous mainline Wolfenstein entry, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, released in 2017; a co-op spinoff, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, released in 2019.
- What happened: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Wolfenstein 3 and MachineGames said the game is "in production," accompanied by a photo of a script and a motion-capture session photo (reported by The Verge).
- Why it matters: The Verge notes this is a direct sequel announcement from MachineGames after the studio's 2017 mainline release, marking a new entry in the Wolfenstein series that continues the studio's work on the franchise.
- Context: IGN reported that Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson are reprising their roles as William Joseph “BJ” Blazkowicz and Grace Walker and appear in the motion-capture photo; the last mainline game, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, launched in 2017 and a spinoff, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, debuted in 2019 (reported by The Verge and IGN).
- What next: Neither The Verge nor the cited posts provided release dates, platforms, specific production milestones, or a broader timeline; further details and availability information have not yet been confirmed.
What changed
Xbox and MachineGames announced Wolfenstein 3. MachineGames described the project as "in production" and shared a motion-capture session photo; Xbox CEO Asha Sharma posted the game's name alongside a photo of a script (reported by The Verge).
Availability
No release date, platforms, regional availability, or target launch window were provided in the cited reports. The announcement did not specify when the game will be available.
Before and after
Before: The most recent mainline Wolfenstein title was Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017); a co-op spinoff, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, released in 2019 (reported by The Verge). After: Wolfenstein 3 is now confirmed as in production by MachineGames, with actors Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson reported by IGN to be reprising their roles.
Limits
The sources do not include release timing, platforms, publishers beyond Xbox/Bethesda being involved in the announcement, gameplay details, or which storylines will be continued. No commercial or technical specifics were reported.