Video Games
Casting Details Purportedly Leaked for Third ‘Wolfenstein’ Entry
After reports surfaced last month that MachineGames was in the process of gearing up for a third entry in the rebooted Wolfenstein franchise, it now appears that those reports were the real deal. Casting details on the third entry have purportedly been leaked, giving potential details on the game’s story.
According to a report by MP1ST, the sequel is currently going under the codename of ‘Valkyrie,’ with Performance Director Tom Keegan and Casting Director Emily Schweber being attached to the project. The duo have worked on previous MachineGames projects, with Keegan coming off directing the performances in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Schweber having a hand in the casting for the previous Wolfenstein entries.
The report mentions that performance capture is scheduled to kick off in April, with additional shooting dates planned for later in 2026 and extending into 2027.
As for story details, the casting call includes a role for a character named Sofiya. Described as a Ukrainian orphan between the ages of 8 and 11, she and her adopted dog Ralph are said to form a bond with series protagonist William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, accompanying him on his travels.
The character’s description also details Sofiya’s background, stating that, ‘While initially suspicious and traumatized by war, she blooms under the care of the resistance (possibly referring to the Kreisau Circle) as a strong-willed survivor.’
Neither MachineGames or Bethesda have responded to this leak, so as always, it’s best to keep that salt handy.
Game Atelier is offering up something slightly different with its recently-released 2-player co-op asymmetrical multiplayer horror title Follow Us. Currently out now in Early Access on Steam, the game is described as a hilarious and horrifying relationship stress test, where one player explores the environment, while the other guides them remotely, trying to keep their partner alive.
In what sounds like a dystopian (yet honestly, not entirely unrealistic) future, people live entirely through their screens, as going outside has become too risky. You stream for a shady channel called “Follow Us,” ready to do anything to keep your audience’s attention. Your goal is simple: entertain the masses, and stay alive.
Each round lets players choose whether they want to play as EXY the Explorer, who bravely navigates a haunted map, or OPY the Operator, who hangs back to guide EXY and hack the playspace to protect them from the various creatures and hazards in the level. Built on communication rather than complex mechanics, Follow Us creates tension by combining two opposite forces: isolation and connection with your partner.
Every level explores a different kind of fear. EXY faces danger and isolation in the field, while OPY endures helplessness and relentless pressure from the van.
And in keeping with the “friend” theme, Follow Us offers a rarity amongst titles like these: two people can play with just one copy of the game. Of course, the person who doesn’t own the copy of the game will need to download the Friend’s Pass in order to play, but you get the idea.
Follow Us will remain in Early Access for about 6 to 12 months, with the plan to expand the game with new haunted locations, additional enemy types, and improved co-op systems based on community feedback.