MachineGames’ 15th Anniversary Tease Points Toward Wolfenstein 3

MachineGames marked its 15th anniversary this weekend, and in doing so, reignited speculation about the long-rumored Wolfenstein 3. The studio shared a celebratory post on social media highlighting some of its major projects, from Wolfenstein: The New Order to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. But what caught fans’ attention most was a large question mark placed after the image of Indiana Jones, suggesting a new game reveal may be closer than expected.

The post comes only weeks after comments from studio head Jerk Gustafsson once again confirmed that MachineGames always planned the Wolfenstein series as a trilogy. In NoClip’s documentary covering The New Order and The New Colossus, Gustafsson explained that the studio had mapped out B.J. Blazkowicz’s journey across three entries from the very start.

“We have always seen this as a trilogy. That journey for BJ, even during those first weeks at id when we mapped out New Order, we still had the plan for at least that character, what would happen in the second one, what would happen in the third one,” Gustafsson said. “I think that’s important to say because, at least I hope we’re not done with Wolfenstein yet.” — Jerk Gustafsson

Our previous report highlighted a surprising revelation from NoClip’s Wolfenstein 2 documentary, where MachineGames developers admitted they once considered showing Adolf Hitler fully nude during the infamous Venus audition scene — a creative choice ultimately cut for tone reasons. That same documentary also included early confirmation that the studio had long envisioned Wolfenstein as a trilogy, connecting directly to the latest tease of a potential Wolfenstein 3.

That statement was the clearest confirmation yet that Wolfenstein 3 remains in the studio’s plans, even if the timeline for development is uncertain. MachineGames’ focus in recent years has shifted to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which released last year to a strong critical reception and commercial success. The studio’s first-person expertise translated well into the adventure format, and many expected it to continue expanding the Indiana Jones series for Xbox and PC.

However, Gustafsson’s comments suggest the team still has unfinished business with its Nazi-slaying franchise. Whether Wolfenstein 3 is already in active production or simply in early planning remains unknown, but the new anniversary post seems designed to remind fans that MachineGames isn’t done telling stories beyond Indiana Jones.

The studio’s 15-year retrospective also served as a reminder of its strong catalog. Since its founding in 2009, MachineGames has produced a consistent line of acclaimed shooters, starting with Wolfenstein: The New Order in 2014, followed by The Old Blood, The New Colossus, and Youngblood, as well as the VR spin-off Cyberpilot. Each title expanded the alternate-history setting and developed Blazkowicz’s personal story across multiple decades.

The latest entry, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, launched in 2017 and ended on a note that seemed to set up a third act in BJ’s rebellion against the Nazi regime. Despite the gap since then, fan interest has remained strong, and the franchise continues to hold a significant place in the modern shooter landscape.

MachineGames’ ability to balance its own creative ambitions with Xbox’s publishing direction may determine when — or if — Wolfenstein 3 materializes. Since being acquired by ZeniMax, and later Microsoft, the studio’s development pipeline has expanded, making scheduling more complex. While Gustafsson and the team appear determined to complete BJ’s story, it will ultimately depend on how Microsoft prioritizes its franchises in the coming years.

Still, the timing of the anniversary post — featuring a clear visual tease and a question mark following the Indiana Jones imagery — has fueled speculation that Wolfenstein could be the studio’s next major reveal. With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle now complete and out in the wild, MachineGames might finally be ready to return to the franchise that defined its identity for over a decade.

For now, fans can only wait for official confirmation, but the signs point toward Wolfenstein 3 being more than just wishful thinking. As Gustafsson put it during the documentary, the team still has “a story to tell,” and the recent tease makes it clear that MachineGames hasn’t forgotten where that story began.