MachineGames has officially confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is in production, marking the return of its acclaimed first-person shooter franchise and continuing the story of William “B.J.” Blazkowicz.
The announcement was shared on November 12, 2026, as part of Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirming the project before MachineGames followed up with its own post on X, stating, “His reputation precedes him. Wolfenstein 3 is in production.”
The Wolfenstein 3 announcement included an image of a script page from the upcoming game, offering a brief glimpse of its opening chapter, titled “Nazitraz.” The scene features series protagonist William “B.J.” Blazkowicz confronting a Nazi character named Otto, with Fergus Reid also appearing in the excerpt.
MachineGames also shared a behind-the-scenes photo from a motion-capture session, confirming that Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson will reprise their roles as B.J. Blazkowicz and Grace Walker. Wolfenstein 3 will follow the events of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, which launched in 2017 and expanded the alternate-history setting established in Wolfenstein: The New Order.
Set in 1961, the sequel follows B.J. Blazkowicz as he continues fighting against Nazi occupation in the United States after Nazi Germany won World War II. Following a near-fatal injury, B.J. reunites with the resistance and helps organize a larger uprising against the regime, eventually leading an assault against General Irene Engel and inspiring a nationwide revolution. The game concluded with the resistance successfully broadcasting its message of rebellion, setting the stage for the liberation of Nazi-controlled America.
The franchise’s most recent installment, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, arrived in 2019 as a cooperative spin-off developed by MachineGames in collaboration with Arkane Studios. Set in 1980, 19 years after the events of The New Colossus, the game shifts the focus to B.J.’s twin daughters, Jess and Soph Blazkowicz, who travel to Nazi-occupied Paris after their father mysteriously disappears.
The two protagonists work alongside the French resistance to uncover his whereabouts, introducing a new generation of Blazkowicz family members while expanding the series’ alternate-history timeline. Although Youngblood continued the broader storyline, MachineGames has previously indicated that B.J.’s personal journey was always intended to receive a third mainline entry, according to comments from studio head Jerk Gustafsson in the 2025 NoClip documentary.
MachineGames most recently released Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in December 2024, followed by its The Order of Giants expansion in 2025. With production now underway on Wolfenstein 3, the studio is returning to one of its most recognizable franchises after several years focused on other projects.
No release date, platforms, gameplay footage, or additional story details have been announced for Wolfenstein 3. MachineGames has indicated that it will share more information when it is ready.
