Following an acclaimed run with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Swedish developer MachineGames is heading back to its roots with another entry in its celebrated first-person shooter series. Official confirmation has arrived that Wolfenstein 3 is actively in production, putting to rest months of speculation and industry rumors that suggested a third major installment was in the works for the long-running franchise.
Official Confirmation and Anniversary Revelations
The major announcement was delivered by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma during special celebrations marking the brand's 25th anniversary, alongside a companion post shared directly on MachineGames' official Instagram channel. Praising the property as one of the most vital franchises in the medium, leadership commended the development team for successfully elevating the retro classic into modern gaming greatness through titles like The New Order and The New Colossus.
Returning Cast Members and Future Expectations
In addition to the production confirmation, fans of the series can look forward to familiar talent returning to their iconic roles. Voice actors Brian Bloom is slated to reprise his role as the protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz, while Debra Wilson is expected to return as Grace Walker. While specific details regarding targeted hardware platforms and a definitive release window remain scarce, the official greenlight has generated immense anticipation across the gaming community.
A Proven Track Record in Shooter Development
The studio has previously delivered critically acclaimed entries including Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Wolfenstein: Youngblood across multiple home consoles, before shifting focus to cinematic action adventures. Given the team's historical success with brutal storytelling and memorable antagonists, expectations remain exceptionally high as the studio prepares to dive back into the Nazi-fighting narrative.
