For the MachineGames story, play Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, then Wolfenstein: Youngblood. Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot is an optional VR side story connected to Youngblood; its exact place in the story timeline has not been established by the official sources cited here.
MachineGames story order
- Wolfenstein: The Old Blood — Set in 1946, this two-part mission in Bavaria is a standalone prequel whose events lead up to The New Order. Bethesda describes the Nazis as on the brink of winning World War II in this game. Bethesda Support identifies the setting and premise; the Steam Wolfenstein franchise listing identifies the game and its release year.
- Wolfenstein: The New Order — Play this after The Old Blood for story chronology. It was released in 2014, before its 2015 prequel, so this order intentionally differs from the games’ release sequence. Steam’s franchise listing.
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus — Continue the main story after The New Order. Its official Steam listing gives the setting as America in 1961. Steam’s franchise listing.
- Wolfenstein: Youngblood — Play this next. The game follows B.J. Blazkowicz’s twin daughters, Jess and Soph, searching for their father in an alternate-history 1980s Paris. Bethesda quoted MachineGames executive producer Jerk Gustafsson describing the setting and its young heroines in its 2019 announcement.
Where Cyberpilot fits
Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot is an optional VR-exclusive story set in Paris and connected to Youngblood. Bethesda says the two games stand on their own while inviting players to notice their links. The official material cited here does not give Cyberpilot a precise in-story date relative to Youngblood, so treat it as an adjacent side story rather than placing it definitively before or after. Steam’s franchise listing; Bethesda’s announcement.
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Wolfenstein: The New Order - Playstation 3 | $5.52 | Buy on Amazon |
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - Nintendo Switch | $69.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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WOLFENSTEIN XB360 | $57.91 | Buy on Amazon |
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - Xbox One Collector's Edition | $74.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Wolfenstein: The New Order - Xbox One (Renewed) | $21.33 | Buy on Amazon |
Chronological order or release order?
Choose chronological order to follow the events from the 1946 prequel onward. Choose release order if you would rather experience the sequence players encountered the modern main games, with The New Order before its prequel.
| Approach | Order | Why choose it |
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| Story chronology | The Old Blood → The New Order → The New Colossus → Youngblood | Begins with the 1946 events that lead into The New Order. |
| Main-game release order | The New Order (2014) → The Old Blood (2015) → The New Colossus (2017) → Youngblood (2019) | Preserves the original release sequence, including the prequel after The New Order. |
Steam lists Cyberpilot alongside Youngblood among the 2019 releases; because the cited official sources do not establish its exact timeline position, it is not included in either definitive sequence. Steam’s franchise listing.
#1 Best Overall
- The Assault: Experience intense first-person combat as you go up against oversized Nazi robots, hulking Super Soldiers and elite shock troops - all rendered in stunning detail with the id Tech 5 engine
- The Action: Wildenstein's breath-taking set pieces feature intense mountain-top car chases, underwater exploration, player-controlled Nazi war machines, and much more - all combined to create an exhilarating action-adventure experience
- The Arsenal: Collect ultra-advanced Nazi-tech Break into secret research facilities and heavily guarded weapon stashes to upgrade your tools of destruction
- The Adventure: Hi-octane action and thrilling adventure weaved together into a tightly paced, super immersive game narrative
Does this order include every Wolfenstein game?
No. This is a practical order for the MachineGames story, not a unified chronology for every game carrying the Wolfenstein name. The franchise spans releases from the original Castle Wolfenstein (1981) and Beyond Castle Wolfenstein (1984) through Wolfenstein 3D, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and later entries. Xbox Wire’s franchise history identifies those distinct eras. Xbox Wire.
MachineGames has described The Old Blood as a homage to Return to Castle Wolfenstein; that connection does not establish Return as a required prequel in the same continuity. MachineGames: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood. The official histories cited here do not provide one definitive chronology linking every classic game, the 2009 entry, and the MachineGames story.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- The Assault Experience intense first person combat as you go up against oversized Nazi robots, hulking Super Soldiers and elite shock troops all rendered in stunning detail with the id Tech 5 engine
- The Action Wolfenstein's breath taking set pieces feature intense mountain top car chases, underwater exploration, player controlled Nazi war machines, and much more all combined to create an exhilarating action adventure experience
- The Arsenal Collect ultra advanced Nazi tech Break into secret research facilities and heavily guarded weapon stashes to upgrade your tools of destruction
- The Adventure Hi octane action and thrilling adventure weaved together into a tightly paced, super immersive game narrative
Rank #4
- Strap in for a heart-pounding journey as you fight the Nazi war machine on American soil As BJ Blazkowicz, protect your family and friends, forge new alliances and face the demons of your troubled past as you rally pockets of resistance to overthrow the Nazi occupation
- Immerse yourself in a world brought to life by unforgettable characters who bring a new level of personality to the franchise Reunite with your friends and fellow freedom fighters such as Anya, Caroline, Bombate, Set, Max Hass, Fergus or Wyatt, and befriend new characters such as Horton and Grace as you take on the evil Frau Engel and her Nazi army
Rank #3
- Classic Wolfenstein multiplayer with an occult twist reminiscent of the heart-pounding and award winning class and objective based multiplayer of Return to Castle Wolfenstein.
- Amazing enemies the Nazis throw at you next as they bring their dark fantasies to life.
- Epic combat moments that unfold in movie-like action sequences as you fight to prevent the Nazis from unleashing the power of the Black Sun, a war-ending weapon of supernatural mass destruction.
- Unique environments overlapping this world and the Veil, a world between our reality and the occult underworld that offers you combat advantages but also new supernatural threats.
- The ability to battle with a diverse collection supernatural 'Veil Powers,' as well as Allied and Axis conventional weapons, all upgradable via an in-game black market.
Rank #2
- Spark the second American Revolution
- Fight for freedom on-the-go
- Experience an unforgettable and action-packed story
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