New Wolfenstein Game in Development by MachineGames, Creators of Indiana Jones and The New Colossus

Rumors are swirling that MachineGames, the studio behind the acclaimed Wolfenstein series, is gearing up for Wolfenstein 3. This speculation was sparked by a post from a gaming insider, and additional sources have confirmed its validity. The Swedish developer, fresh off their success with 2024’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is set to return to the franchise that pits players against Nazis for the first time since 2019’s Wolfenstein: Youngblood.

As Bethesda Softworks nears its 40th anniversary—having launched its first game, Gridiron!, back in 1986—and with a Wolfenstein TV series in the works for Amazon Prime, the timing couldn’t be better to breathe new life into this beloved series. Given MachineGames’ track record with the franchise, they seem like the perfect fit for the task.

While Youngblood had its shortcomings, being a brief co-op spin-off featuring B.J. Blazkowicz’s daughters, MachineGames’ earlier titles—The New Order, The Old Blood, and The New Colossus—were outstanding. The New Order was hailed as “one of the best shooters ever,” and The New Colossus remains a top choice for those looking to take down Nazis in style.

It’s worth noting that while MachineGames’ entries have rebooted the series, the Wolfenstein franchise has a rich history that predates Bethesda. It began with Castle Wolfenstein in 1981 for the Apple II, followed by a sequel in 1984. The series gained major traction in 1992 with id Software’s Wolfenstein 3D, often credited as the first true first-person shooter. After a lull, the franchise was revived by Activision with 2001’s Return to Castle Wolfenstein, which was also well-received. Splash Damage contributed with Enemy Territory in 2003, and id Software released the quirky Wolfenstein RPG. The reboot era kicked off in 2009 with Raven Software’s Wolfenstein, which was decent but didn’t quite capture the magic. It wasn’t until MachineGames took over with The New Order that the series was reimagined as a sharp satire of fascism, a theme that has only grown more relevant over time.

While there’s no official word from Bethesda yet, the success of Indiana Jones gives us hope for a grand, ambitious project that will allow players to once again experience the thrill of taking down Nazis. We’ve reached out to Bethesda for more information.