id Software’s beloved Wolfenstein franchise went on a pretty long hiatus. The last time we heard from William “B.J.” Balzkowicz was way back in 2001’s Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Agent Blazkowicz is still fighting Nazis, but this time, he’s got the power of The Veil to keep the Nazi regime from controlling the world.
Zenimax Media announced today that they acquired id Software. You may have already heard of Zenimax Media’s other very popular game publisher Bethesda Softworks, who created Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. This merger will put some strong titles in Zenimax Media’s library with the addition of the DOOM, QUAKE, and Wolfenstein games, as well as id Software’s upcoming RAGE.
The day to day operations at id Software will continue under its original founder’s guide, John Carmack. It should also be noted that all of the principals have signed long-term employment contracts which will ensure they’ll continue their roles developing games at the studio. John Carmack had the following to say about the acquisition:
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