After nine years of hints, interviews and leaks, Wolfenstein 3 is official. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on X that the game is "officially in production" at MachineGames, the Swedish studio behind the modern Wolfenstein series.
The news landed late on 12 November (US time) as part of Xbox's 25th anniversary celebrations. There was no trailer and no release date. What fans did get was a script page, a motion capture photo, and the return of two familiar actors.
Below, we split the confirmed facts from the rumours, recap where the story left off, and cover what to watch for next.
At a glance - Confirmed by: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma on X, backed by an Xbox Wire recap and a MachineGames post - Developer: MachineGames (Uppsala, Sweden) - Cast confirmed: Brian Bloom as BJ Blazkowicz, Debra Wilson as Grace Walker - Shown: a page from the script and a motion capture photo - Not announced: platforms, release date or window, trailer, subtitle - Last mainline game: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017)
🐺 What Xbox Confirmed About Wolfenstein 3
Sharma's post was short. She said Wolfenstein 3 is in production at MachineGames, called the series one of gaming's most important franchises, and said she was looking forward to sharing more.
The official Xbox Wire anniversary recap added a few details. It says MachineGames is "hard at work on the next entry in the franchise" and that two lead actors are back:
- Brian Bloom returns as BJ Blazkowicz
- Debra Wilson returns as Grace Walker, the Resistance leader from The New Colossus
MachineGames posted its own teaser line on X ("His reputation precedes him") alongside the same script page and a photo from a motion capture session. Several outlets say the photo appears to show Bloom and Wilson in capture suits.
GamesRadar+ reports that the script page seems to be the game's first page of dialogue, with a chapter apparently titled "Nazitraz." That's a reading of a photo, so treat it as a hint.
❓ What Xbox Did Not Announce
This was a confirmation, not a reveal. Here's what's still missing:
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Not announced |
| Release date or window | Not announced |
| Trailer or gameplay | None shown |
| Subtitle or final name | Not announced |
| Price and editions | Not announced |
| Other cast members | Only Bloom and Wilson confirmed |
You may see posts calling it an Xbox exclusive. Nothing official says that, and Wolfenstein II and Youngblood both launched on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
📰 The Rumours That Came First
Wolfenstein 3 was one of 2026's worst kept secrets. These were reports, not announcements.
- January 2026: Kotaku reported that a third Wolfenstein was in development. In the same news cycle, Windows Central reported that MachineGames was also working on a separate multiplayer game in the style of Rainbow Six Siege. That second project is still unconfirmed.
- February 2026: MP1st published an alleged casting call for a project codenamed "Valkyrie." It described a new young character and said performance capture would start in April, with more sessions into 2027. Xbox has not confirmed any of those story details.
- February 2026: MachineGames studio director Jerk Gustafsson said the studio wasn't done with the series: "It can be now, it can be later, but we're not done with it."
- November 2026: id Software co-director Marty Stratton told IGN that id is working more closely with MachineGames than ever. Some sites took that to mean id is helping on Wolfenstein 3, but Stratton didn't name the game, so that link is speculation.
The mocap photo fits the casting report's timeline, but its characters and codename remain unverified.
Occupied Paris in Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Image: MachineGames / Bethesda via Steam.
📖 Where the Wolfenstein Story Left Off
MachineGames rebooted the series in 2014 with Wolfenstein: The New Order, set in an alternate history where the Nazis won World War II.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus arrived in October 2017. It moves BJ to an occupied America in 1961, where he joins the Resistance to fight back against the regime. It's the last mainline game, so it's the one to replay before Wolfenstein 3.
A Resistance hideout in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Image: MachineGames / Bethesda via Steam.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood (2019) was a co-op spin-off starring BJ's twin daughters in occupied Paris. Sharma's line about the team continuing "its story" suggests BJ's arc is the focus.
🏗️ What MachineGames Has Been Up To
MachineGames' most recent big release is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC in December 2024. It later came to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
Outside games, Amazon MGM Studios has a Wolfenstein TV series in development, first reported by Variety in July 2025.
On the same anniversary night, Sharma also confirmed that id Software's next project is in development. That matters because id, the studio behind Doom, was hit hard by Xbox layoffs in July, when a state notice listed up to 136 affected workers. Xbox gave no details about id's game.
💬 Following Wolfenstein 3 News on Discord
We couldn't find an official Wolfenstein or MachineGames Discord server. Bethesda's community standards page links to the Bethesda Game Studios Discord, but that server centres on The Elder Scrolls, Fallout and Starfield. For official Wolfenstein 3 news, your best sources are MachineGames on X, Xbox Wire and Bethesda.net.
For chat, fan servers and your own community are the natural home. A few tips:
- Create a dedicated #wolfenstein-3 channel so leaks and theories don't flood general chat.
- Ask members to use spoiler tags when discussing The New Colossus ending or leaked plot details.
- Pin a short "confirmed vs rumour" post and update it when Xbox shares more.
Planning a full series replay before launch? Our Discord events guide shows how to schedule one. If streaming makes your game stutter, try our Discord Game Mode guide. And if you want a bigger shooter community, a Discord server finder can help you find one.
Co-op combat in Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Image: MachineGames / Bethesda via Steam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wolfenstein 3 confirmed?
Yes. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed it is in production at MachineGames, and both Xbox Wire and MachineGames backed that up.
When does Wolfenstein 3 come out?
No release date or window has been announced.
What platforms is Wolfenstein 3 on?
Xbox hasn't said. Any claim about exclusivity is speculation for now.
Is there a Wolfenstein 3 trailer?
No. The announcement only included a script page and a motion capture photo.
Is id Software working on Wolfenstein 3?
That hasn't been confirmed. id says it works closely with MachineGames, but its leaders haven't linked that to Wolfenstein 3.
🎮 The Bottom Line
Wolfenstein 3 is real, MachineGames is making it, and BJ's actor is back. Everything else, from platforms to release timing, is still up in the air.
A full reveal could still be some way off, so keep confirmed news and leaks apart until then. Are you replaying The New Colossus to get ready, or waiting for the first trailer?
Sources
- Xbox Wire: Xbox 25th anniversary news recap, 12 November 2026
- GamesRadar+: Wolfenstein 3 is in the works at MachineGames, Xbox CEO announces, 13 November 2026
- Inven Global: Wolfenstein 3 is in production at MachineGames, Xbox confirms
- VGC: MachineGames is reportedly working on Wolfenstein 3 and a Rainbow Six Siege-style multiplayer title, 7 January 2026
- VGC: Casting call seemingly confirms Wolfenstein 3 is coming, 26 February 2026
- GamesRadar+: MachineGames boss says Wolfenstein 3 is still on the cards
- GamingBolt: DOOM studio is "working more closely" with MachineGames, 1 November 2026
- VGC: Doom studio id Software pitched a Perfect Dark game before Xbox cuts, 9 July 2026
- Variety: Wolfenstein TV series in development at Amazon, July 2025
- Steam: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
- Steam: Wolfenstein: Youngblood
- Bethesda.net: Bethesda Softworks community standards
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