MachineGames is officially returning to one of gaming's most iconic first-person shooter franchises. After months of speculation and reports, Wolfenstein 3 has been confirmed to be in active development, marking the next chapter in the modern saga that began with Wolfenstein: The New Order in 2014. The announcement was made by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma as part of the company's 25th anniversary celebrations, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes look at a voice recording script. For longtime fans, the news represents a major milestone in a franchise that helped shape the FPS genre with the groundbreaking Wolfenstein 3D in 1992.

The upcoming installment will once again feature William "B.J." Blazkowicz, with Brian Bloom returning to voice the legendary protagonist. Debra Wilson is also involved in the project and appears set to reprise her role as Grace Walker. Interestingly, the script reveals that Fergus will appear in the opening sequence, raising questions about how MachineGames intends to address the branching timelines established in previous entries. Whether players will retain the ability to choose between Fergus and Wyatt or the developers will establish a definitive storyline remains unknown.

The confirmation follows a growing wave of reports surrounding the sequel. In September 2025, MachineGames studio director Jerk Gustafsson revealed that the studio had originally envisioned its Wolfenstein reboot as a trilogy. Subsequent reports from Kotaku and Windows Central in January 2026 suggested that development was already underway, while leaked casting information surfaced shortly afterward. With the project now officially acknowledged, fans can finally look forward to discovering how MachineGames intends to continue its alternate-history resistance saga.

Despite the exciting announcement, several important details remain under wraps. MachineGames has yet to reveal a release date, gameplay footage or a list of supported platforms. The possibility of Xbox exclusivity is also a subject of discussion, particularly given Microsoft's ownership of ZeniMax and its renewed interest in exclusive titles. For now, the return of B.J. Blazkowicz is enough to reignite excitement around a franchise whose blend of explosive action, memorable characters and cinematic storytelling has earned it a special place in modern gaming.