Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed it on November 12 during Xbox’s 25th anniversary FanFest in Seattle, and the studio followed up with the casting news fans wanted: Brian Bloom is back as BJ Blazkowicz, and Debra Wilson is back as Grace Walker.
That ends a long wait. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus came out in October 2017, so BJ has been off the clock for nine years.
Sharma Made It Official
Sharma’s announcement, as quoted in Bethesda’s November 13 post, is short and to the point: “Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames. One of gaming’s most important franchises, and a team that has done remarkable work bringing it forward. Looking forward to sharing more.”
MachineGames answered by confirming it is “hard at work on the next entry,” and Bethesda’s post shows a photo from a motion-capture session. Xbox’s anniversary recap carried the same news alongside the rest of the FanFest announcements.
Bloom and Wilson Return as BJ and Grace
Bloom has voiced and performed BJ since Wolfenstein: The New Order in 2014, so his return keeps the modern series’ lead intact. Wilson played Grace Walker, the Harlem resistance leader introduced in The New Colossus. Bringing both back is a strong sign that Wolfenstein 3 continues the story MachineGames started in The New Order.
Wolfenstein 3 Has No Platforms, Date or Trailer Yet
That’s the whole announcement for now. There’s no release window, no trailer and no platform list. MachineGames says it will share more “as soon as they’re ready.”
The studio’s last game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC in December 2024 and later came to PS5. Microsoft has been putting its big releases on PlayStation too, so a similar spread for Wolfenstein 3 would not be a surprise, but nothing is confirmed.
id Software Is Working on Its Next Game Too
Bethesda used the same post to confirm that id Software’s next project is in development. Hugo Martin, game director on DOOM: The Dark Ages, returns as game director, and the work is split between id’s Texas and Frankfurt teams. id isn’t saying what it is yet. In the meantime, DOOM: The Dark Ages gets its free Slaughter Mode on Monday, November 16, for owners of the Revelations expansion.
The New Order and New Colossus Are Under $6 on GOG
If you want to catch up before BJ’s next outing, GOG is the cheap route right now. As of November 13, Wolfenstein: The New Order and Wolfenstein: The Old Blood are $4.99 each there, down from $19.99, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is $5.99, down from $39.99, with those discounts listed through 11:59pm PT on November 15. All three are DRM-free. Steam has them at full price: $19.99, $19.99 and $39.99.
Nine years is a long time between numbered sequels. With the cast back on the mocap stage, MachineGames is clearly past the planning stage.
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