Microsoft has officially confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is in development at MachineGames, while id Software is also working on an unannounced game under the direction of Hugo Martin.
The announcements came from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma on November 12, 2026, as Microsoft continues celebrating the 25th anniversary of Xbox.
Wolfenstein 3 marks the return of MachineGames to its long running first person shooter franchise after several years spent developing other projects.
Meanwhile, id Software's next title remains a mystery. The developer has confirmed that work is underway but has not revealed whether the project belongs to the Doom franchise or represents something entirely different.
Neither game currently has an announced release date or confirmed launch platforms.
Wolfenstein 3 Will Continue MachineGames' Shooter Franchise
MachineGames has confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production, nearly a decade after the release of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in 2017.
The studio previously indicated that it had always intended to develop the modern Wolfenstein storyline as a trilogy.
Earlier this year, MachineGames head Jerk Gustafsson discussed those plans, suggesting that the series still had unfinished business.
The latest announcement confirms that the studio is now moving forward with the third mainline installment.
Bethesda has also revealed that Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson will return to voice B.J. Blazkowicz and Grace Walker, respectively.
Both performers previously contributed to the franchise, and their return provides some continuity with the earlier games.
However, Microsoft has not shared gameplay footage, screenshots or detailed information about the storyline.
It is also unclear whether Wolfenstein 3 will introduce significant gameplay changes or continue the approach established by its predecessors.
id Software Confirms New Game With Hugo Martin Returning as Director
Alongside the Wolfenstein announcement, Microsoft confirmed that id Software is developing another game.
The project is being created by the studio's teams in Texas and Frankfurt, with Hugo Martin returning as game director.
Martin has previously played a major creative role in the modern Doom series, making his involvement particularly notable.
However, id Software has not confirmed that the upcoming project is another Doom game.
The developer stated that it is excited about its next production but warned that more information will not be available for some time.
This leaves several possibilities open, including a continuation of an established franchise or the development of a new intellectual property.
For now, the studio has revealed only its development leadership and the teams involved.
New Projects Follow Microsoft's Xbox Restructuring
The announcement is particularly significant for id Software because the studio was affected by Microsoft's wider Xbox restructuring earlier in 2026.
Reports indicated that the company had reduced staffing across several development teams, raising concerns about the future of individual studios.
There was also speculation that id Software could shift toward providing technical assistance to other Xbox developers instead of leading its own projects.
The studio subsequently rejected those concerns, confirming that it would continue operating as a primary game developer.
It also reassured fans that its proprietary id Tech engine would remain part of its development plans.
The confirmation of another internally developed game provides further evidence that Microsoft intends to maintain the studio's role in producing major releases.
MachineGames has also remained active following its work on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Its return to Wolfenstein suggests Microsoft is continuing to invest in established Bethesda franchises alongside newer projects.
Microsoft Has Not Announced Release Dates for Either Game
Although both projects have now been confirmed, Microsoft has provided few details about their development schedules.
Wolfenstein 3 has no announced release window, and the same applies to id Software's upcoming game.
Neither announcement included confirmed platforms, gameplay demonstrations or specific launch plans.
With development details still limited, both projects could be some distance from release.
For Xbox players, the announcements nevertheless provide confirmation that two established Bethesda studios are developing new games.
Wolfenstein 3 will continue a franchise that has been awaiting another mainline installment since 2017, while id Software's next project remains one of Microsoft's more closely guarded upcoming releases.
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