NGRXbox 25th Anniversary: Wolfenstein 3 in Production, 25 Classic Games on PC
Xbox celebrated 25 years with Wolfenstein 3 confirmation, 25 original Xbox games on PC, and new content for Halo, DOOM, and Fable.
Xbox marked its 25th anniversary by confirming that Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames. The studio stated that actors Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson will reprise their roles as BJ Blazkowicz and Grace Walker, continuing the story of the franchise.
A significant portion of the announcement focused on backward compatibility, with 25 original Xbox games now available on PC. This includes titles such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, with achievements added to select games like KOTOR.
Several live-service titles received new content to celebrate the milestone. DOOM: The Dark Ages is adding Slaughter Mode on November 16, while Halo: Campaign Evolved is bringing Firefight to its free Winter Update. Additionally, new gameplay for Fable was revealed, showcasing magical combat against cursed creatures.
Players can also claim free 25th anniversary items in various games, including a livery for Forza Horizon 6, an armor style for Halo: Campaign Evolved, and a character creator item for Minecraft. These rewards are available through in-game shops or redemption codes.