Wolfenstein 3 is real. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on November 12 that the game is “officially in production” at MachineGames, and the studio says Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson are back as BJ Blazkowicz and Grace Walker. There is no trailer, release date or platform list yet. The news closed Xbox’s 25th anniversary FanFest in Seattle, alongside a new id Software game, free Halo Firefight and 21 more original Xbox games on PC. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and every other announcement from the night in one table.
Last checked on November 13, 2026, 09:30 CET. Official The announcement is in Xbox’s own FanFest recap on Xbox Wire and on Bethesda.net. It was also reported by The Verge, Variety and IGN.
What is confirmed about Wolfenstein 3
| Question | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Is Wolfenstein 3 real? | Yes, “officially in production” at MachineGames | Official (Xbox, Bethesda) |
| Who plays BJ Blazkowicz? | Brian Bloom returns | Official (MachineGames via Xbox Wire) |
| Is Grace Walker back? | Yes, Debra Wilson returns | Official |
| Release date | Not announced | – |
| Platforms | Not announced | – |
| Subtitle or setting | Not announced | – |
| Trailer | None. Sharma posted a script page; MachineGames posted a motion-capture photo | Reported (The Verge) |
Official Sharma’s words, as quoted by Bethesda: “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.” MachineGames said it will share more “as soon as they’re ready”. Reported The studio’s own post read: “His reputation precedes him. Wolfenstein 3 is in production,” according to Inven Global.
On platforms: Xbox has said nothing yet. For context only, MachineGames’ last game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, launched on Xbox and PC and came to PS5 later, and id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages launched on PS5 on day one. That is a pattern, not a confirmation for Wolfenstein 3.
Nine years since The New Colossus
| Game | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfenstein: The New Order | 2014 | Main game |
| Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | 2015 | Standalone prequel |
| Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | 2017 | Main game |
| Wolfenstein: Youngblood | 2019 | Co-op spin-off (BJ’s twin daughters) |
| Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | 2024 | Not Wolfenstein |
| Wolfenstein 3 | TBA | Main game, in production |
Our math The New Order to The New Colossus took about three and a half years. The New Colossus (October 2017) to this announcement is just over nine years. Wolfenstein 3 will be the first MachineGames Wolfenstein made since Microsoft bought ZeniMax in March 2021, as Variety notes. “In production” with actors on a mocap stage suggests the game is past early concept, but Xbox gave no window, so any release year you see is a guess.
Everything else Xbox announced at its 25th anniversary
| Announcement | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|
| id Software’s next game | In development at the Texas and Frankfurt teams; Hugo Martin returns as game director (Bethesda) | TBA |
| DOOM: The Dark Ages Slaughter Mode | Endless rounds of random enemies, bosses and arenas; free for owners of Revelations, Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade | November 16 |
| Halo: Campaign Evolved Firefight | Free 4-player co-op wave mode with new maps; more details at Halo Fest, Seattle, Dec 12-13 | This winter |
| Fable | New quest gameplay shown; breakdown on the Official Xbox Podcast. Release date unchanged: February 23, 2027 (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Game Pass; xbox.com) | Feb 23, 2027 |
| 21 original Xbox games on PC | Library now 25 games, KOTOR and Morrowind included; achievements added to 4 (full list) | Out now |
| Xbox Playback | Personal recap: first game, total playtime, top years, longest streak; 15 countries | Until Dec 31 |
| Anniversary items | Forza Horizon 6 GR GT livery, Halo Damascus Prototype armor, Gears of War: E-Day weapon skins, Minecraft OG Green skin, Flight Simulator 2024 liveries, MW4 Inner Circuit blueprint | Now |
| Console features (Insiders) | Rotating Home backgrounds, disc-to-digital library category, Guide on the left or right | Alpha Skip-Ahead first |
| Candy Crush Saga | “Game On!” season with Xbox franchise pins and music | Now |
Official All of the above comes from Xbox Wire, Halo Studios, the Playback post and Bethesda.net. Two practical notes: the free Minecraft OG Green Character Creator item must be claimed by December 10 at 10 a.m. PT, and the Gears of War: E-Day skin set is free in the shop until it rotates on Tuesday, November 17, after which it costs Coins or premium currency.
Official In a memo to staff published on Xbox Wire, Sharma also wrote that Xbox has built “four generations of XBOX consoles, with a fifth on the way”, and thanked the 111 employees who have been at Xbox for 25 years or more. No hardware details were given. Reported The same memo’s comments that small teams will be able to build worlds that today need hundreds of developers were widely read as a nod to generative AI, though she did not name it (Kotaku, PC Gamer).
What it means for you
- Wolfenstein fans: nothing to buy or pre-order. Replaying The New Colossus is the best prep, since BJ and Grace’s story continues.
- DOOM owners: Slaughter Mode is free on Monday, November 16, if you have Revelations or the Premium Edition/Upgrade.
- Halo players: Firefight is free, but “this winter” has no date yet. Expect it after Halo Fest.
- Old-school Xbox players: check our list of all 25 original Xbox games on PC and which ones have new achievements.
- GTA 6 on Xbox: Xbox’s other big date this month is November 19. See GTA 6 on Xbox One through the cloud.
FAQ
Is Wolfenstein 3 confirmed?
Yes. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed on November 12, 2026, that Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames.
When is the Wolfenstein 3 release date?
There is no release date or release window yet. Xbox and MachineGames only said the game is in production and that more will be shared later.
Is Brian Bloom back as BJ Blazkowicz?
Yes. MachineGames confirmed Brian Bloom returns as BJ Blazkowicz and Debra Wilson returns as Grace Walker.
Will Wolfenstein 3 come to PS5?
Platforms have not been announced. Recent Bethesda games such as DOOM: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle did release on PS5, but that does not confirm anything for Wolfenstein 3.
What else did Xbox announce for its 25th anniversary?
A new id Software game in development, free Halo Firefight this winter, DOOM: The Dark Ages Slaughter Mode on November 16, new Fable gameplay, 21 more original Xbox games on PC, Xbox Playback and free anniversary items.
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Sources
- Xbox: Fable, available February 23, 2027 (official page)
- Gematsu: Fable launches February 23, 2027
- Xbox Wire: Thanks for 25 Years, Xbox Players, everything announced today (Nov 12, 2026)
- Bethesda.net: Bethesda celebrates Xbox 25 with id Software and MachineGames news (Nov 13, 2026)
- Xbox Wire: Halo: Campaign Evolved Firefight free this winter
- Xbox Wire: 25 Years of Xbox (Asha Sharma memo)
- The Verge: Xbox announces Wolfenstein 3
- Variety: Wolfenstein 3 in development at Xbox’s MachineGames
- IGN: Wolfenstein 3 confirmed to be in development at MachineGames
- Inven Global: Wolfenstein 3 is in production at MachineGames