Not many people share my love for 2009’s Wolfenstein; they claim it was an utterly generic game with terrible AI and boxy level-design. In spite of the harsh criticism the game received, it seems that ZeniMax Media (Bethesda Softwork’s parent company) is willing to give the franchise another chance.
Wolfenstein: The New Order will be developed by MachineGames, a Swedish development studio, established in 2009 by former members of Starbreeze Studios. Judging by the press release, it appears the designers are aiming to make the game more story-driven, possibly in similar fashion to Starbreeze’s Darkness. The game will also likely run on the “id Tech 5” engine, which was also used for Rage, and is the successor to the id Tech 4 engine that was used in the previous game.
“We are excited to bring a new chapter of Wolfenstein to gamers everywhere,” said Jens Matthies, creative director at MachineGames. “As fans of the series, working on this game is an honor, and our team is driven to create an unforgettable action-adventure experience that will make FPS fans proud.”
Wolfenstein: The New Order is currently slated for release in Q4 2013 and will appear on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC and next generation consoles.
