Wolfenstein 3 Confirmed to Be in Development at MachineGames
MachineGames has officially confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is in development following rumors and long-standing plans for a trilogy. The announcement was made during Xbox's 25th-anniversary celebration, with key cast members set to return.
Why it matters
As a major gaming franchise, the return of Wolfenstein is significant for the Xbox ecosystem and the broader gaming industry's release pipeline.
As part of the Xbox's 25th anniversary celebration at Xbox Fanfest in Seattle today, developer MachineGames confirmed what had long been rumored : that Wolfenstein 3 is in development.
MachineGames will once again be developing it. Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus was released to rave reviews in 2017, but MachineGames then put the series on hold to develop 2024's absolutely stellar Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
But now, Wolfenstein is back on the front burner at the Swedish studio. "Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at Machine Games," Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on X. "One of gaming’s most important franchises, and a team that has done remarkable work bringing it forward. Looking forward to sharing more."
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. https://t.co/YyX8LrbTvh
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