Report: Wolfenstein 3 First Story Details Unveiled as Casting Begins
Work on the next installment of the Wolfenstein series appears to be well underway. This we know thanks to reports from outlets such as Windows Central and Kotaku, which revealed that a new entry in the MachineGames series is already in the works.
Earlier this month, Studio Director Jerk Gustafsson also added weight to these rumors. While he didn’t explicitly confirm it as their next release, he noted that the studio’s intention has always been to return to the iconic franchise.
Adding fuel to the fire, we have come across casting details that further corroborate that the studio is already hard at work on the title. Moreover, this casting call reveals the very first plot details surrounding an entirely new character.
First Details for Wolfenstein 3’s Story
According to a casting call we’ve recently uncovered, the project’s codename (or at least the casting codename) is ‘Valkyrie.’ Attached to it are two people who previously worked on several MachineGames titles, being Performance Director Tom Keegan and Casting Director Emily Schweber. Keegan is fresh off directing the performances in the studio’s last game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while Schweber helped shape the cast of the previous Wolfenstein entries.
The casting calls for the role of a character named Sofiya, which might or might not be a reference to the character Zofia Blazkowicz, mother of William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, the protagonist of the franchise.
This new character is described as a Ukrainian orphan between the ages of 8 and 11 who, alongside her adopted dog Ralph, is said to form a bond with William and accompany him on his travels. So, in case there was any doubt, it’s safe to assume the beloved Nazi-stomping protagonist is returning.
The description also gives us a glimpse into Sofiya’s background, noting that, ‘While initially suspicious and traumatized by war, she blooms under the care of the resistance (possibly referring to the Kreisau Circle) as a strong-willed survivor.’ It might be a bit of a long shot, but given the heavy emphasis placed on her role, we could be gearing up for a The Last of Us-esque dynamic where B.J. takes on a protector role. Especially since we know B.J. is becoming a father in this timeline, taking a young orphan under his wing feels like a natural progression for his character.
Lastly, the casting call notes that performance capture is scheduled to kick off in April, with additional shooting dates planned for later in 2026 and extending into 2027.
With this timeline in mind, it appears that MachineGames is well into the full production phase. We can reasonably assume the studio shifted its primary focus to ‘Valkyrie’ following the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at the end of 2024, giving them a solid year and change of full development time so far, excluding the pre-production phase. Because of this, it is safe to say we still have some time to wait before we finally see the title in action.
On a related note, Wolfenstein is also expected to get a TV series Adaptation for Prime Video. According to reports, Bethesda plans to coordinate the release around the same time as the third game, allowing for synergy similar to what Sony has been doing with its franchises.
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Ugh, I am so sick of children accompanying protags in games. It is so annoying and ruins the experience. Just give us BJ destroying Nazis and keep it at that. No new girl sidekick is necessary.