Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on November 12, 2026, during Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations. The announcement marks the return of the mainline first-person shooter series nearly a decade after Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus launched in 2017.
Rather than unveiling a trailer, Xbox shared a photograph of the game's script, while MachineGames released a behind-the-scenes image from a motion-capture session. Xbox has also confirmed that Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson will reprise their roles as B.J. Blazkowicz and Grace Walker.
Xbox Confirms Wolfenstein 3 at MachineGames
Sharma announced the project on X, confirming that MachineGames is working on the next installment and expressing enthusiasm for the franchise's future. The studio followed with its own announcement: "His reputation precedes him. Wolfenstein 3 is in production."
The reveal was brief, but it puts an end to years of uncertainty surrounding the series. MachineGames previously developed Wolfenstein: The New Order in 2014 and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in 2017, before releasing the co-op spinoff Wolfenstein: Youngblood in 2019.
More recently, the studio worked on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, released in 2024. Wolfenstein 3 will mark its return to the franchise that helped establish its reputation for story-driven action games.
What Does the Wolfenstein 3 Script Reveal?
Although Xbox has not released gameplay footage, the script photograph offers a small glimpse of the upcoming story.
The visible page identifies the opening chapter as "Nazitraz" and places the scene inside an interrogation cell. B.J. Blazkowicz approaches a character named Otto, whose alarmed reaction suggests that B.J.'s reputation remains very much intact. Fergus, another familiar character from the series, is also mentioned in the scene.
These details suggest a return to familiar characters and the series' darkly humorous tone. However, the short excerpt does not establish the game's overall setting, timeline, or central conflict.
MachineGames also shared a motion-capture photograph featuring returning performers, giving fans another early look at the production. Neither image provides a clear indication of how far development has progressed.
B.J. Blazkowicz and Grace Walker Are Returning
Xbox has officially confirmed that Brian Bloom will return as B.J. Blazkowicz, while Debra Wilson will reprise her role as Grace Walker.
Image Credits: Bethesda
The returning cast is particularly significant given where the previous mainline game left its story. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus followed B.J. and the resistance as they fought Nazi occupation in an alternate-history America during the 1960s.
MachineGames has previously discussed its ambition to complete B.J.'s story as a trilogy. In a 2025 documentary, studio director Jerk Gustafsson explained that the team had envisioned a third installment when planning the modern Wolfenstein series.
With Wolfenstein 3 now confirmed, the studio has an opportunity to continue that narrative. Exactly how the new game connects to The New Colossus or the events of Youngblood remains unknown.
Wolfenstein 3 Release Date and Platforms
Wolfenstein 3 does not currently have an announced release date or release window. Xbox has also not confirmed which platforms will receive the game.
MachineGames is part of Xbox's Bethesda organization, but that does not establish whether the new title will be exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC or also launch on PlayStation.
Other major details remain undisclosed, including the game's combat systems, engine, setting, and whether it will feature any multiplayer modes.
For now, the official announcement confirms the game's existence, its developer, and the return of two important cast members. There is no gameplay trailer or confirmed launch schedule.
What's Next for Wolfenstein 3?
The confirmation is an important milestone for a series that has been absent from the mainline release calendar since 2017. It also gives MachineGames a chance to return to the character-driven storytelling that distinguished its earlier Wolfenstein games.
Fans will have to wait for a proper gameplay reveal to learn how the sequel plays and where B.J.'s story goes next. Until then, the script excerpt and returning cast offer the first official clues about what MachineGames has planned.
Source: Xbox Wire's official 25th anniversary announcement. Additional script details were reported by Gematsu.
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