Xbox has officially announced Wolfenstein 3, confirming that MachineGames is developing the next installment in the long-running first-person shooter series. The announcement came on November 12, 2026, during Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the project, while MachineGames revealed that two familiar characters would return. However, Bethesda has not announced a release date or supported platforms.
Wolfenstein 3 Announced by Xbox and MachineGames
In an official Xbox announcement, Sharma confirmed that MachineGames is producing Wolfenstein 3.
The studio shared an image of the game’s script alongside a photograph from a performance-capture session.
The script reveals an opening chapter titled “Nazitraz.” It includes BJ Blazkowicz, Otto and Fergus in an interrogation room.
The announcement provides the first official confirmation of a new mainline Wolfenstein game since 2017.
BJ Blazkowicz and Grace Walker Return
MachineGames confirmed that Brian Bloom will reprise his role as BJ Blazkowicz. Debra Wilson will also return as Grace Walker.
Both actors appeared in the studio’s performance-capture photograph, confirming their involvement in the upcoming game.
Blazkowicz remains the central figure in the modern Wolfenstein series, set in an alternate history dominated by Nazi Germany.
The returning characters suggest continuity with earlier games. However, MachineGames has not revealed the sequel’s complete storyline.
Wolfenstein 3 Release Date and Platforms
Neither Xbox nor Bethesda has announced a release window, supported platforms or pricing.
The official Bethesda update confirms that development is underway. The publisher says it will share more information when the studio is ready.
No gameplay trailer accompanied the announcement. The script photograph and performance-capture image remain the project’s main previews.
MachineGames Returns to Wolfenstein After Nine Years
MachineGames released Wolfenstein: The New Order in 2014, followed by The Old Blood in 2015.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus arrived in 2017, followed in 2019 by the cooperative spinoff Wolfenstein: Youngblood.
The studio later developed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, released in December 2024.
Wolfenstein 3’s confirmation also comes during changes across Microsoft’s gaming division. TechAmerica previously covered Xbox’s restructuring and studio changes, including developments involving Bethesda.
TechAmerica also examined Asha Sharma’s plans for Xbox as Microsoft adjusts its gaming strategy.
For now, Wolfenstein 3 remains in active production. Its confirmed returning cast marks a continuation of the series, but gameplay and launch details remain undisclosed.
