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Wolfenstein timeline

MachineGames' Wolfenstein reboot from The New Order (2014) through The Old Blood standalone expansion and The New Colossus (2017)—US release dates, BJ Blazkowicz chronology, and FAQ for Youngblood, Cyberpilot VR, and classic id Software shooters.

Updated August 2026

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Release order

When MachineGames shipped each reboot chapter—The New Order (May 2014), The Old Blood standalone expansion (May 2015), The New Colossus (October 2017). Youngblood (2019) and Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot VR are FAQ-only spin-offs.

  • Newcomers → Wolfenstein: The New Order → The Old Blood → The New Colossus
  • Youngblood → optional co-op sequel—FAQ only; polarizing story follow-up
  • Classic 1990s–2000s Wolfenstein → FAQ only; not required for reboot lore
  • Alt-history Nazis won WWII—MachineGames reboot, not id's 1992 plot 1:1
Story order tips

BJ Blazkowicz reboot fiction runs The New Order → The Old Blood (flashback) → The New Colossus. Old Blood is a 1946 Castle Wolfenstein prequel chapter set during the same timeline gap—play after New Order intro or in Story order between NO and Colossus.

  • Core reboot: The New Order (1960) → Old Blood flashback (1946) → The New Colossus (1961)
  • Old Blood stars BJ in Castle Wolfenstein—connects to New Order prologue
  • Youngblood (1980) → optional FAQ sequel with BJ's twin daughters
  • On Story order, Colossus late-game beats may be hidden—reveal when ready

Timeline

When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. Wolfenstein: The New Order

    Wolfenstein: The New Order

    PCPS3PS4Xbox 360Xbox OneFPSMainlineReboot

    BJ Blazkowicz wakes in 1960—Nazi victory timeline, resistance, and dual-wield carnage.

    Overview
    MachineGames reboot—cinematic FPS with stealth and heavy narrative.
    In-game setting
    Reboot entry point. Steam App 350080.
    Should you play it?
    Start here for the modern Wolfenstein saga.
    Release date
    US release May 20, 2014.
  2. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

    Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

    PCPS4Xbox OneFPSExpansionStandalone

    Standalone expansion—BJ infiltrates Castle Wolfenstein in 1946; Rudi Jäger and classic castle callbacks.

    Overview
    Eight-chapter prequel/expansion sold separately—same engine as New Order.
    In-game setting
    Story flashback; play after New Order or in Story order before Colossus.
    Should you play it?
    Recommended for full reboot—not skippable fluff.
    Release date
    US release May 5, 2015. Steam App 350080 (requires New Order on some stores).
  3. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

    Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitchFPSMainlineReboot

    Direct sequel—resistance assault on Nazi America; BJ vs Frau Engel.

    Overview
    Peak MachineGames story FPS—political satire and set-piece action.
    In-game setting
    Reboot trilogy capstone before Youngblood spin-off.
    Should you play it?
    Play after New Order and Old Blood.
    Release date
    US release October 27, 2017. Steam App 612880.

FAQ

Release vs story order, Old Blood placement, Youngblood co-op, and 1990s classics.

Release order

Release order is ship dates (2014 → 2015 → 2017). Story order is New Order (1960) → Old Blood flashback (1946) → New Colossus (1961). Most players play New Order → Old Blood → Colossus in release order—that matches the intended experience.

Recommended reboot path: The New Order → The Old Blood → The New Colossus. Skip Youngblood unless you want co-op. Classic 1990s games are optional nostalgia—not required.

Story & reboot

After The New Order—either immediately (release order) or as the 1946 flashback on Story order before Colossus. It expands the Castle Wolfenstein prologue and is short (about eight chapters). Not a separate universe.

Optional & classics

Wolfenstein: Youngblood (July 26, 2019) is a co-op sequel set in 1980 with BJ's daughters—optional, not on main timeline rows. Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot VR (2019) is a short VR spin-off in the same era—also FAQ only. Play after Colossus if you want more; many fans stop at Colossus.

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.