Bethesda and Xbox development studio id Software has deepened its partnership with fellow studio MachineGames, makers of the Wolfenstein franchise, following the Xbox 'reset' layoffs. id Software co-director Marty Stratton stated that the studio is 'doing great' and 'working more closely than ever' with MachineGames, citing a 'very deliberate effort' to ensure the studio's viability after the layoffs.
Stratton also hinted at a potential collaboration on MachineGames' next project, which is rumored to be Wolfenstein 3. The partnership could help accelerate the development of the game, given id Software's expertise with the idTech engine and Xbox's goal of releasing games more quickly. The collaboration is likely to be highly anticipated, given the success of both studios in recent years.