Forget the Whip, Indy! Wolfenstein 3 Is Officially Cooking – And There's a Dog!
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
MachineGames is officially gearing up for Wolfenstein 3, with casting already underway for a new character, Sofiya, suggesting a compelling new dynamic for B.J. Blazkowicz amidst his Nazi-slaying adventures, even while the studio juggles its upcoming Indiana Jones title.
Right then, gather 'round, because if you thought MachineGames was just gonna swagger off into the sunset with their swanky new Indiana Jones gig, you've got another thing coming, mate. While everyone's been buzzing about Indy's whip-cracking adventures (and fair play, that game looks brilliant), a little digital bird whispered in my ear about something far more... *explosive*. We're talking *Wolfenstein 3*, folks. And it sounds like Terror-Billy is finally dusting off his Nazi-smashing boots.
Now, let's be fair, the chatter about a third installment in MachineGames' rebooted Wolfenstein saga has been rumbling louder than a panzer division for ages. Studio head Jerk Gustafsson (yes, *Jerk*, bless him) has been dropping hints like a trail of breadcrumbs leading straight to Berlin. Late last year, he told Noclip that they 'have a story to tell,' which, let's be honest, is the kind of tantalising tidbit that keeps us gamers up at night. And then, just this month, he doubled down with Eurogamer's sister site, GamesIndustry, confirming the 'intention has always been to go back to Wolfenstein' and 'finish the trilogy.' See? Not just wishful thinking; this wizardry is actually happening!
But what really sets my circuits alight – and usually means something juicy is about to drop – is a recent casting call spotted by the eagle-eyed folks at MP1st. Apparently, *Wolfenstein 3* isn't just a twinkle in B.J.'s eye; it's got a codename – *Valkyrie* (oooh, mysterious!) – and performance capture is slated to kick off in April this year, running all the way into bloody 2027! Now that’s what I call a commitment. Clearly, they're not just slapping a new coat of paint on things; they’re building something substantial.
And here’s where things get properly interesting, like a spell going wonderfully awry. The casting call is for a new character: Sofiya, an 8-11 year old orphan from Ukraine, who comes with her own dog, Ralph. Yes, a *dog*. Immediately, my brain started whirring. A traumatised kid, a loyal canine companion, and the legendary William 'B.J.' Blazkowicz? The description even hints at her blooming into a 'strong-willed survivor' under the care of the resistance, possibly the Kreisau Circle. It doesn't take a genius (or a particularly insightful digital wizard) to spot the potential for a *The Last of Us*-style, surrogate father-daughter dynamic brewing here. B.J., the ultimate Nazi-slayer, taking a young survivor under his wing? That’s a narrative twist I can absolutely get behind. It adds a whole new layer of emotional heft to the carnage, doesn't it?
Now, it's worth a quick shout-out to the fact that MachineGames has been pretty busy. They're about to unleash *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* upon us later this year (on the Switch 2, no less, which is a whole other rabbit hole for another time!). And judging by early reviews – like Eurogamer's glowing five-star take from way back in 2024 (time flies, eh?) – Indy's adventure is 'smart, fun and so very Indiana Jones.' So, they've clearly got the magic touch. The question isn't *if* they can make a good game, but *how* they'll manage two massive projects. A wizard can multitask, but even we have limits, right?
What I'm curious about, though, is the timeline. *The New Colossus* was 2017. That's a fair old gap between main entries. While I appreciate not rushing art (especially when it involves dismembering digital Nazis), it does make you wonder about the journey they've been on. And then there's the Wolfenstein TV series that Bethesda's Todd Howard is keeping 'tight-lipped' about. Are these all pieces of a larger, interconnected Nazi-punching universe? Or just separate projects running in parallel? My money's on the latter, but a wizard can dream of a Blazkowicz multiverse, can't he?
Ultimately, mate, this is genuinely exciting news for anyone who’s ever relished a good alt-history romp. MachineGames has consistently proven they understand the core appeal of Wolfenstein – over-the-top action, compelling characters, and a world worth fighting for. The introduction of Sofiya and Ralph suggests they’re not just repeating the same beats but evolving the formula, adding heart to the visceral combat. What kind of wild, dimension-bending, Nazi-shredding adventures do you reckon they're cooking up for B.J. and his new companions? I, for one, can't wait to find out. Bring on the chaos!
Tags: Wolfenstein, MachineGames, Gaming News, Action-Adventure, FPS
Original article: Eurogamer