They were announced without much warning, and released pretty much around the same time they were revealed. Hence why we call them \u201cshadow drops\u201d.<\/p>\n
Now, it looks like the publisher is reeling for a third success with this tactic, with rumours pointing to another remaster of a classic FPS being revealed at QuakeCon next month.<\/p>\n
According to<\/a> X user Anonimo, the 2009 reboot of Wolfenstein may be set for a surprise remaster dropping at QuakeCon in August.<\/p>\n Their evidence suggests it will be this game due to the fact that Wolfenstein\u2019s SteamDB data has been changed recently<\/a>, removing the release date on the storefront as well as listing it as Steam Deck Verified.<\/p>\n This does indeed hint at a greater plan for the series while we wait for Wolfenstein 3, which is reportedly in development at MachineGames following completion of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More: DOOM: The Dark Ages review – Hell is where the heart is<\/a><\/p>\n While modern Wolfenstein fans will probably be most familiar with the newer games that began with 2014\u2019s Wolfenstein: The New Order, the 2009 game is an underrated entry which deserved more love.<\/p>\n The game was delisted from Steam in 2014 just weeks before the release of The New Order. In addition to PC, the game was also available on PS3 and Xbox 360 at the time.<\/p>\n While the two games were loosely connected, The New Order decided to reset a lot of the Wolfenstein lore, which is why Bethesda may have decided to delist the 2009 game to avoid confusion.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s not Wolfenstein getting the remaster treatment, other games that could potentially be announced include Heretic 2, Quake 4, or Return to Castle Wolfenstein.<\/p>\n QuakeCon 2026 will take place between August 6\u20139, so if the rumour is true it won\u2019t be long until we know for sure.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s QuakeCon marks the 30th anniversary of the annual convention, which exists as a celebration of id Software and other studios owned by ZeniMax Media. However, despite the important milestone this has crossed, this year\u2019s convention is a lot more bittersweet.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, ZeniMax owner Xbox announced cuts<\/a> to various departments and studios across its entire portfolio, including those underneath ZeniMax Media. In total, 3,200 workers were laid off.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/aHR0cHM6Ly9ldS1pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmNvbS92My9hc3NldHMvYmx0YmMxODc2MTUyZmNkOWYwNy9ibHQ0YTFkNGVm.webp\"\/)
ActivisionWolfenstein (2009) is a classic relic of the PS3 era<\/p>\n