Wolfenstein 3 and id Software's next project announced at Xbox FanFest

Microsoft announced several new projects and updates during its 25th anniversary FanFest in Seattle. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that MachineGames is in production on Wolfenstein 3. MachineGames said actors Brian Bloom and Debra Wilson will return as BJ Blazkowicz and Grace Walker.

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Asha Sharma also confirmed that id Software is developing a new project at its Texas and Frankfurt offices. While the studio did not say if the project is a new Doom game, it said it is working with director Hugo Martin.

Other software updates include a new Slaughter Mode for DOOM: The Dark Ages, which arrives on November 16. This mode is available at no additional cost to players who own the Premium Edition, the Premium Upgrade, or the Revelations DLC. Microsoft also showed new gameplay from Fable that features magical combat and quest sequences. A free Winter Update for Halo will add a cooperative survival mode.

Xbox backward compatibility on PC now includes 25 original Xbox games, such as The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and Conker: Live & Reloaded. Of these 25 titles, 11 are Star Wars games. Microsoft added achievements to some original Xbox games, such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Microsoft is also testing new console features through its Insider program, such as new ways to organize game libraries and backgrounds that rotate on the Home screen. Players can also use a new Xbox Playback feature to review their gaming history, including total playtime and most-played titles.