Xbox announced today that a new entry in the long‑running Wolfenstein franchise, titled Wolfenstein 3, is officially in development. The revelation came via a post from Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma, who shared the game’s title alongside an image of a script page and hinted that further details would follow.
Announcement details
In the same timeframe, the studio behind the series, MachineGames, posted its own confirmation that the sequel is “in production” and included a photograph taken during a motion‑capture session. The visual showed actors in full‑body rigs, underscoring that development has moved beyond pre‑production into active filming of in‑game performances.
Both announcements arrived just days after Bethesda, also under the Xbox umbrella, confirmed the forthcoming title of its next open‑world RPG, The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel. The proximity of the two announcements highlights Xbox’s broader strategy of expanding its portfolio of high‑profile exclusive titles.
Returning cast members
According to reporting from IGN, the motion‑capture photo featured two of the franchise’s most recognizable voice talent. Brian Bloom, who provides the voice for protagonist William Joseph “BJ” Blazkowicz, and Debra Wilson, the voice of ally Grace Walker, are both slated to reprise their roles in the upcoming game. Their inclusion suggests a continuity of narrative and character that fans of the series have come to expect.
Bloom’s portrayal of Blazkowicz has been central to the series since its 2014 reboot, while Wilson’s role as Grace Walker has added a strong supporting presence. Their return may also signal that the storyline will continue to follow the same alternate‑history timeline established in previous installments.
Series background
The last mainline Wolfenstein title, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, launched in 2017. Set in an alternate 1960s where Nazi Germany emerged victorious in World War II, the game continued the saga of BJ Blazkowicz as he fought against an oppressive regime. Prior to that, the franchise expanded with Wolfenstein: Youngblood in 2019, a cooperative spinoff that focused on the twin daughters of Blazkowicz, offering a different gameplay perspective while remaining within the same universe.
While the source material for Wolfenstein 3 has not been disclosed, the confirmed involvement of the original lead actors and the studio’s ongoing production status indicate that the sequel will likely build on the narrative threads established in the 2017 mainline entry. The motion‑capture imagery also suggests that the game will continue to emphasize cinematic storytelling and character‑driven action, hallmarks of MachineGames’ recent titles.
Fans of the series can anticipate further updates from Xbox and MachineGames in the coming months, as the studio has indicated a willingness to share more information as development progresses. The announcement of Wolfenstein 3 adds to a growing slate of upcoming Xbox‑exclusive projects, positioning the platform as a hub for major gaming franchises.
Mitchell Landsberg is a Senior Technology Correspondent at News Raise. He covers consumer electronics, artificial intelligence, software developments, and digital privacy trends.
