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Quake And Wolfenstein Developer Is Working On A New AAA Multiplayer Game

According to a recent job listing posted on its website, MachineGames is working on a new AAA multiplayer game and it could just be a Wolfenstein sequel.

exputer.com

Earlier today, eXputer found a new job listing for an AI Programmer on the MachineGames website. The description for the job listing reads, “MachineGames is looking for an intermediate or senior AI Programmer to join our team and help us develop our next upcoming AAA game!” It’s also worth mentioning that the other job listings on the website use “our upcoming AAA titles” but this one specifically mentions an upcoming AAA game from the company.

Furthermore, one of the two preferred skills that the company requires is the “understanding of multiplayer bots as human replacements”. This indicates that it is, in fact, a multiplayer game that MachineGames is working. Previously, it was rumored that a new Quake installment would be released. However, Quake was recently rated by ESRB for next-generation consoles, so it’s safe to assume that it could be another franchise that’s in the works.

Additionally, the other preferred skill mentions the “knowledge and experience designing player companions”. In this case, “companions” could be pets or a similar AI-based character that will follow the protagonist around. In Quake, that seems unlikely! However, this concept does seem to suit the Wolfenstein narrative more. Hence, we can assume that a multiplayer Wolfenstein installment is in development by MachineGames.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

The tsunami of AAA multiplayer approaches. 2023/2024 is going to be nuts.

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

Fucking uuuggghhh!!!!

A studio known for making some of the best SP FPSs of the last two gens, whose most recent attempt to shoehorn in MP into a traditionally SP franchise tanked spectacularly, is now seeing their considerable talents in narrative and worldbuilding squandered chasing MP and ostensible MTX bait games.

Honestly, fuck this industry.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Shame that we can't get full packaged titles these days like we used to back in the day. A solid single player, and a solid multiplayer.

Why not both?

Still interested in seeing/hearing more nonetheless!

 

[Hezekiah]

I remember the end of last year when Colt Eastwood was suggesting the possibility of a new Wolfenstein game to be released this year. What the hell happened to that - more bullshit from the Coltmeister?

 

[Don Carlo]

New Wolfenstein, those details do not match Quake.

 

[abacab driver]

I remember the end of last year when Colt Eastwood was suggesting the possibility of a new Wolfenstein game to be released this year. What the hell happened to that - more bullshit from the Coltmeister?

I'm guessing the same thing that happened to God Of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West.

 

[Thirty7ven]

The tsunami of AAA multiplayer approaches. 2023/2024 is going to be nuts.

A lot of big time bombs coming.

 

[Hezekiah]

I'm guessing the same thing that happened to God Of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West.

Wow somebody is really bitter and defensive about a comment (as a multiplatform gamer) regarding a so-called insider's information.

Stay triggered.

 

[Javthusiast]

 

[AJUMP23]

I wonder if I could remote work this for a second job?

 

[coffinbirth]

I think that might be a bit of a leap.

I'm thinking it's more likely that they are working on a AAA game that also has a multiplayer component, as opposed to simply a multiplayer game.

 

[Mattyp]

I think that might be a bit of a leap.

I'm thinking it's more likely that they are working on a AAA game that also has a multiplayer component, as opposed to simply a multiplayer game.

100% it’s this, anyone thinking otherwise is confused.

New Wolf but I’m hedging new Quake.

 

[MOTM]

How many games are these guys working on?

Aren’t they also working on Wolfenstein 3 & Indiana Jones already?

 

[StateofMajora]

Fucking uuuggghhh!!!!

A studio known for making some of the best SP FPSs of the last two gens, whose most recent attempt to shoehorn in MP into a traditionally SP franchise tanked spectacularly, is now seeing their considerable talents in narrative and worldbuilding squandered chasing MP and ostensible MTX bait games.

Honestly, fuck this industry.

Their Wolfenstein games are trash. Last time these guys made anything good was under starbreeze. Though I’m not sure how many left starbreeze and didn’t go to machinegames

 

[SenjutsuSage]

I'm guessing the same thing that happened to God Of War Ragnarok, Gran Turismo 7 and Horizon Forbidden West.

You better be silent unless you plan to die on that hill.

 

[RoyalLaFlame]

More MP games? Great, just fucking great.

 

[M1chl]

ENOUGH ALREADY

 

[purvispisgah]

Considering the absolutely putrid writing\story\characters in their Wolfenstein games, a MP only game would probably be a better direction. Gameplay feels solid, but everything else is....not good.

 

[MScarpa]

Their Wolfenstein games are trash. Last time these guys made anything good was under starbreeze. Though I’m not sure how many left starbreeze and didn’t go to machinegames

I enjoyed both Wolfenstein games as did many others. Each their own.

 

[Don Carlo]

Same, I really didn't like the last title, it was too boring and repetitive for me.

 

[balls of snow]

Here lies Machine Games, they tried to chase the trend and killed Wolfenstein. May Microsoft have mercy on your employees.

 

[WitchHunter]

The tsunami of AAA multiplayer approaches. 2023/2024 is going to be nuts.

People will go into VR. Virtual monkeys gonna wank off the user every morning and also brew tea.

 

[Don Carlo]

Considering the absolutely putrid writing\story\characters in their Wolfenstein games, a MP only game would probably be a better direction. Gameplay feels solid, but everything else is....not good.

I think it gets old very quickly after you finish it. MP would add new touch

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[Don Carlo]

This is it

 

[Heisenberg007]

Might be a Wolfenstein multiplayer live-service game.

 

[kyussman]

Ha,ha,ha......I just got done ranting about Redfall and now the Wolfenstein guys are going multiplayer.More grist for the GamePass mill.I'm too old for this shit.....no seriously,I am too old for this stuff,lol.

 

[N0S]

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Xbox Live

 

[Ozriel]

Ha,ha,ha......I just got done ranting about Redfall and now the Wolfenstein guys are going multiplayer.More grist for the GamePass mill.

Well regarded FPS games like Doom 2016 had a multiplayer mode. None of this is a new concept, and references to ‘Gamepass mill’ make no sense.

I'm too old for this shit.....no seriously,I am too old for this stuff,lol.

No. It’s not about age.

 

[kuncol02]

traditionally SP franchise

I guess you never heard of Enemy Territory?

 

[Laptop1991]

Multiplayer what a surprise!.

 

[Firestartah]

Fuck off with your gaas shit and make Wolfie 3 already. Every studio today think they can make it like fortnite or something, no you wont bro, now make what people expect from you or disband and stop wasting the publisher's money with yet another take on the BR or Arena shooter genre.

 

[SF Kosmo]

I'm not sure how they conclude it's not Quake just because a remaster of the original came out a while ago.

 

[Ozriel]

Fuck off with your gaas shit and make Wolfie 3 already. Every studio today think they can make it like fortnite or something, no you wont bro, now make what people expect from you or disband and stop wasting the publisher's money with yet another take on the BR or Arena shooter genre.

And if it turns out to be a multiplayer mode for Wolf 3?

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I'm not sure how they conclude it's not Quake just because a remaster of the original came out a while ago.

Can you imagine if it's a new Quake?

"The multiplayer only died because the lvl 72 BP skin had clipping."

 

[Robb]

Hopefully it’s Wolfenstein 3 related, really looking forward to another game in that series (as long as it’s nothing like Youngblood).

 

[El Pistolero]

Their Wolfenstein games are trash. Last time these guys made anything good was under starbreeze. Though I’m not sure how many left starbreeze...

The first Wolfenstein was quite well received everywhere...

 

[Nautilus]

"Multiplayer games"

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

I guess you never heard of Enemy Territory?

I'm talking about the games developed by Machine Games.

 

[kuncol02]

I'm talking about the games developed by Machine Games.

Machine Games developed only Wolfenstein games and it's not "traditionally single player franchise".

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

Machine Games developed only Wolfenstein games and it's not "traditionally single player franchise".

Again, I'm only talking about the Machine Games developed Wolfenstein games when I say a "traditionally single-player franchise".

I concede the franchise overall is not traditionally SP. But the more recent reboot franchise games made by MG have been largely SP; until the latest abortion that reviewed and sold like shit.

I don't give a shit about any Wolfenstein game made prior to MG's reboot franchise. I have no interest in them.

 

[Ronin_7]

The tsunami of AAA multiplayer approaches. 2023/2024 is going to be nuts.

Add some years.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[Riky]

Wonder if this is one of the games Spencer said would be announced at the showcase?

 

[DeepEnigma]

After Youngblood tho, let's hope they return to form.

 

[Kacho]

MachineGames and id are due for new games.

Hopefully this is single player with mutli. The multiplayer market is crowded enough as it is. We don’t need mid studios wasting their time on flops.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

MachineGames and id are due for new games.

Hopefully this is single player with mutli. The multiplayer market is crowded enough as it is. We don’t need mid studios wasting their time on flops.

Youngblood reviewed poorly and released with zero hype. They know what their bread and butter is and I'm sure this next game will be single-player focused. Can't wait to see what a new version of the id Tech engine can do on Xbox Series X.

 

[Kacho]

Youngblood reviewed poorly and released with zero hype. They know what their bread and butter is and I'm sure this next game will be single-player focused. Can't wait to see what a new version of the id Tech engine can do on Xbox Series X.

You would think so but considering the gaming landscape today it’s hard not to be cynical.

I had issues with Wolf 2 but I did complete it and it sure did look pretty. Whatever they do next will look insane fo sho.

 

[Robb]

They better get it together though cause Youngblood sucked. I love 1 and 2, but I couldn’t even finish Youngblood.