Wolfenstein 3 Tease, Nintendo Expands Chinese Support, and Kojima’s PHYSINT Moves to Xbox

The latest gaming news brings three very different stories, but each one could have a noticeable impact on players. Microsoft may be teasing the return of Wolfenstein, Nintendo has revealed a surprisingly large lineup of Chinese-supported games, and Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT has taken an unexpected turn after Xbox stepped in as publisher.

Microsoft Hints at Wolfenstein 3 as BJ Blazkowicz May Return

Wolfenstein fans may have just received another hint that BJ Blazkowicz could be coming back. Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball recently shared an image featuring one of the mechanical hounds from the Wolfenstein series, accompanied only by three eye emojis. A Fallout Vault Boy can also be seen in the background, suggesting that the photo was taken at a Bethesda-related location.

The post quickly attracted attention because Wolfenstein 3 has been rumored for years. MachineGames has previously discussed the modern Wolfenstein games as a trilogy, with studio director Jerk Gustafsson indicating that the team still wants to return to the series and continue BJ's story.

Earlier reports have also claimed that casting material connected to a project reportedly known as “Valkyrie” mentioned BJ Blazkowicz and a new child character. If genuine, such material could suggest that a Wolfenstein project has progressed beyond the early concept stage. However, Microsoft, Bethesda, and MachineGames have not officially confirmed the project.

The franchise is also getting a live-action television adaptation from Amazon MGM. There is no confirmed connection between the show and a potential Wolfenstein 3, but the television project could give Bethesda another opportunity to put the series back in front of a wider audience.

For now, Ball's post remains a tease rather than an announcement. There is no confirmed release date or trailer for Wolfenstein 3, but after years of speculation, fans have another reason to keep an eye on what MachineGames is working on.

Nintendo Reveals a Huge Lineup of Chinese-Supported Games

Nintendo has also given Chinese-speaking players plenty to look forward to, confirming Simplified and Traditional Chinese support for a large selection of games featured in its latest Nintendo Direct.

The lineup covers Nintendo's own major releases as well as ports, remasters, and third-party games. Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Pikmin 4, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Deluxe Edition are among the most notable Nintendo titles included.

The third-party selection is even broader. Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are joined by Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Romancing SaGa 3, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, and The Apothecary Diaries: The True and False Imperial Brother.

Capcom is also bringing several major games to the lineup, including Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, and Monster Hunter Wilds. Other announced titles include Mega Man: Dual Override, Metal Slug: Ultimate Collection, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and several smaller Japanese releases.

For players in Hong Kong and other Chinese-speaking markets, the important part is the range of games receiving localization. Instead of being limited to a handful of first-party releases, Chinese support is appearing across RPGs, action games, fighting games, horror titles, and classic collections.

That makes the Switch 2 lineup particularly attractive for players who previously had to wait for separate localization announcements or rely on Japanese versions. With so many games arriving with Chinese support already confirmed, players have a much clearer idea of what they can expect from the upcoming release schedule.

Xbox Takes Over Publishing for Kojima’s PHYSINT

The biggest surprise may come from Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT. The action-espionage game was originally announced as a PlayStation project, but Sony Interactive Entertainment has now reportedly stepped away from the partnership, with Xbox confirming that it will publish the game instead.

Kojima Productions subsequently confirmed its continued cooperation with Xbox. The move also expands the existing relationship between the two sides, which are already working together on OD. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the company was honored that Kojima chose Xbox and emphasized its willingness to give creators the freedom to decide where and how their projects are developed.

Kojima also confirmed that the partnership now goes beyond OD, saying that Kojima Productions will continue working with Xbox as development of PHYSINT moves forward. The project is intended to return to the action-espionage genre and remains one of the studio's most closely watched upcoming games.

For PlayStation players, the change is particularly surprising because PHYSINT was originally presented as a major collaboration between Kojima Productions and Sony. The decision to move the publishing relationship to Xbox could significantly change how players view the project when it eventually arrives.

There is still no confirmed release date for PHYSINT, and further details about its final platform lineup have yet to be revealed. For now, the most important development is simply that a game once strongly associated with PlayStation is now being backed by Xbox.

Together, these three stories highlight how quickly the game industry can change. Wolfenstein may be preparing for a long-awaited comeback, Nintendo is making Chinese-language support a much bigger part of its Switch 2 lineup, and Kojima's PHYSINT has gone from a PlayStation collaboration to an Xbox-published project.