Bethesda has delivered some exciting news, confirming that Wolfenstein 3 is officially in development at MachineGames, while id Software is also working on its next project.
The announcements come as Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, coinciding with Bethesda’s own 40th birthday celebrations. Here are all the details…
DOOM: The Dark Ages gets a new Slaughter Mode
First up, DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting a new free mode called Slaughter Mode on 16 November.
Available at no additional cost to owners of the Revelations expansion, Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade, the new mode will throw players into increasingly challenging rounds of randomised enemies, bosses and arenas.
It’s designed to offer an endlessly replayable experience, with rewards stacking up and growing the longer you survive.
There’s also some bigger news from id Software, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirming that the studio’s next game is already in development.
Sharma had the following to say:
Few studios have shaped the first-person shooter genre as much as id Software. Slaughter Mode comes to DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations on Monday, and the team is already working on its next game.
The studio has also confirmed that the upcoming project will involve its Texas and Frankfurt teams, with Hugo Martin returning as Game Director.
Wolfenstein 3 is officially happening
Perhaps the biggest announcement of the lot is confirmation that Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames.
Sharma said:
Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames. One of gaming’s most important franchises, and a team that has done remarkable work bringing it forward. Looking forward to sharing more.
The studio has since confirmed that it’s hard at work on the next instalment, with Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson returning to reprise their roles as BJ Blazkowicz and Grace Walker respectively.
No release window or further details were given but fans of the series will no doubt be excited!
Don’t forget to check out our reviews of Doom: The Dark Ages and its Dark Revelations DLC!
