Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus announced and release date revealed

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has been announced at Bethesdas E3 Media Briefing with a release date of October 27th confirmed.

In the sequel, you play as B.J. Blazkowicz who survived the events of the first game, The New Colossus follows him as he tries to establish a resistance movement against the Nazi occupiers in America.

The game description reads:

“An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6, Wolfenstein II sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. Fight the Nazis in iconic locations such as small-town Roswell, New Mexico, the flooded streets of New Orleans, and a post-nuclear Manhattan. Equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of advanced Nazi soldiers, cyborgs, and über soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter.”America, 1961. Your assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. Despite the setback, the Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns, and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution.

“America, 1961. Your assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. Despite the setback, the Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns, and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution.”

The name was actually teased at last year’s E3 but no one confirmed whether it was part of the Wolfenstein series. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will release on October 27, 2017, for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.