Xbox at 25: MachineGames confirms Wolfenstein 3 as Microsoft wraps an anniversary show full of news - eGamers.io
Microsoft celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a series of announcements, saving the biggest news for last: Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames.
The gaming giant kicked off its anniversary event with the line: "25 years ago, the first Xbox launched." The showcase featured multiple announcements across Microsoft's gaming ecosystem, with the Wolfenstein 3 confirmation arriving as the final reveal. The announcement came via a post on X, stating simply: "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 confirmation offered minimal details - no trailer, release date, or platform information was provided beyond the fact that production has begun. Microsoft also announced that id Software is working on its next major title, though whether this will be a new DOOM game remains unconfirmed.
New Content for Existing Games
Several Microsoft franchises received updates and new content. Halo Campaign Evolved will get a free Firefight survival mode as part of the Winter Update, with full details to be revealed at Halo Fest in Seattle on December 12-13. DOOM: The Dark Ages will receive Slaughter Mode in the coming days, while Fable received a new gameplay video demonstrating its mechanics.
To celebrate the anniversary, Microsoft is distributing free in-game items across multiple titles. Forza Horizon 6 players get the GR GT Anniversary Livery, Halo Campaign Evolved adds Damascus Prototype Armor Style, and Minecraft receives the OG Green Character Creator Item. Other games receiving anniversary cosmetics include Gears of War: E-Day, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Backward Compatibility Expansion
Microsoft expanded its Backward Compatibility program by adding 21 original Xbox games to PC, bringing the total to 25 - matching the brand's age in years. Many of these classic titles also received new achievements. Earlier in the broadcast, Microsoft introduced Xbox Playback, a feature that allows players to review their gaming history with statistics, though it is not available in Greece.
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