#GamingBytes: Bethesda Softworks confirms Wolfenstein 3
What's the story
In a recent interview, Bethesda Softworks, the publisher of the famous Wolfenstein franchise, confirmed that fans would be getting a third installment to the series.
Interestingly, Bethesda had announced a spin-off game 'Wolfenstein: Youngblood' at this year's E3.
The statement, at E3, had raised doubts that franchise might be coming to an end.
However, the company has now clarified its stance.
Baseless fears
Fans cried 'fire' a little too early
Wolfenstein's franchise was grossly misunderstood by fans.
When 'Wolfenstein: The New Colossus' came out in October 2017, prices dropped quickly.
Coupled with the gaming industry's recent trend of doing away with single-player games, Wolfenstein's franchise seemed threatened.
However, Bethesda VP Pete Hines assured fans that the spin-off was a break from the franchise but the fans are going to see how the story ends.
The story
What has been Wolfenstein's story so far?
'Wolfenstein: The New Colossus' was technically the third game in the franchise reboot after Bethesda acquired it.
2014 and 2015 saw 'Wolfenstein: The New Order' and 'Wolfenstein: The Old Blood' getting released.
Fan-favorite protagonist William 'BJ' Blazkowicz returned to fight Nazis in a dystopian world.
The last game saw a group of allies promising to take the fight to the Nazis.
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The future of the franchise
The spin-off, Youngblood, will be set in the 1980s and will see Blazkowicz's twin daughters Sophia and Jessica take on Nazi forces. Notably, this game can be played both as single-player and co-op.
A VR game 'Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot' is also in the making.
Although 'Wolfenstein 3' does not have an official release date, fans can rejoice as Blazkowicz's return to the franchise is confirmed.