Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced it on the night of Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations, and the studio says Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson are returning as BJ Blazkowicz and Grace Walker.
Sharma posted the news on X at 11:59pm UK time on 12 November 2026. Bethesda carried the same confirmation as part of its Xbox 25 update from id Software and MachineGames.
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.
— ASHA (@asha_shar) November 12, 2026
MachineGames confirms the returning cast
In response, MachineGames said it is hard at work on the next entry in the franchise, with Bloom and Wilson reprising their roles. The studio said it will share more when it is ready. Official sources have not named a release date or platforms, and no trailer has been shown.
Sharma’s post included a sneak peek at a script page marked Chapter 01, and Bethesda also posted that still alongside a photo of Bloom and Wilson in motion-capture suits. Official sources have not added plot details beyond those images.
The same Bethesda update confirms that id Software’s next game is in development, with more on that in our Slaughter Mode story.
What Xbox players need to know
- Status: Officially in production at MachineGames
- Announced: 12 November 2026, by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, during Xbox’s 25th anniversary
- Release date: Not stated
- Platforms: Not stated
- Cast: Brian Bloom as BJ Blazkowicz; Debra Wilson as Grace Walker
- Developer: MachineGames
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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