Bethesda announces Wolfenstein: The New Order

Bethesda Softworks has announced Wolfenstein: The New Order for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and next-gen consoles. The game is being developed by MachineGames, the ZeniMax-owned studio founded by former members of The Darkness and Chronicles of Riddick maker Starbreeze.

Wolfenstein has been widely credited for helping establish and popularize the first-person shooter genre, and Wolfenstein: The New Order is a re-imagining of this franchise – "offering players a gripping and dramatic experience."

"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."

Additional details about the game will be revealed in a series of exclusive feature stories with GameSpot.com beginning on Wednesday, May 8th.