Nearly a decade after Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus launched in 2017, the studio is returning to complete its planned story arc.
MachineGames Reveals Script and Mocap Work
The announcement arrived via a social media post from Sharma featuring an image of the script’s first page. MachineGames followed with a behind-the-scenes photograph showing actors Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson wearing motion-capture suits.
Bethesda separately confirmed that both actors are returning to their respective roles.
Muse Software launched the franchise in 1981. Id Software later took it over.
The series is set in an alternate history World War II. It follows U.S. Army captain William “B.J.” Blazkowicz fighting the Nazis.
We're incredibly excited about our next project, a new game from our teams in Texas and Frankfurt, with game direction once again by Hugo Martin. It'll be some time before we're ready to share more but we can't wait for you to see what we're working on.
MachineGames rebooted the series with Wolfenstein: The New Order in 2014. The team released Wolfenstein: The Old Blood in 2015 and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in 2017.
Script Details Point to Nazitraz and Returning Timelines
Dialogue in the script excerpt mentions Fergus Reid. This indicates that the series dual timeline mechanics will return from earlier entries.
That choice dictated gameplay systems. It made the survivor a player carrying into the sequel via a save game file.
The script’s dialogue paints a picture of B.J. entering an interrogation cell. The captive inside immediately breaks down in panic.
Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at @MachineGames. One of gaming's most important franchises, and a team that has done remarkable work bringing it forward. Looking forward to sharing more. pic.twitter.com/YyX8LrbTvh
Studio Returns to the Nazi-Killing Trilogy
Studio co-founder Jerk Gustafsson said in a documentary that the team always conceived B.J. Blazkowicz’s story as a trilogy and wanted to finish it, and this upcoming release is the first game in the franchise under Xbox ownership. Microsoft acquired parent company ZeniMax Media in March 2021.
Xbox shared initial script notes and returning cast members.
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“This is a franchise with an important place in gaming history, and I'm excited to see the team continue its story,” Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said.
What target platform and release date will Xbox announce for the final chapter of the trilogy?
