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Released back in 2009, Wolfenstein received decent critical reviews and a highly positive fan reception. But just a few years after its release, Wolfenstein was delisted due to a rights dispute between Bethesda and Activision. However, both companies have since come under one roof at Microsoft. This alone could suggest the return of the OG Wolfenstein, but that’s not the only evidence we have. Recently, eagle-eyed gamers noticed that Wolfenstein has been getting some updates to its Steam build, despite still being unavailable for purchase.
Redditor @Follows-Jesus gathered the facts about what could be going on with Wolfenstein behind the scenes. And honestly, it’s a pretty compelling case that likely suggests the 2009 Wolfenstein could be available on Steam again soon, or that something else related to the game could be afoot.
Wolfenstein Game Files Look To Be Getting Steam Updates
Here’s what we know. According to Steam DB, the last recorded update for the Wolfenstein game files was June 25th, 2025. Given that the game was delisted in 2014, this recent update certainly suggests that the folks at Xbox are doing something with the old Wolfenstein files. It isn’t even the first 2025 update listed for the game, with some other changes related to a potential beta test listed for January 2025, and several smaller modifications taking place throughout the last few years.
When digging into the details of recent updates, we get a clearer hint at what might be going on. Changes in the last few years were pretty minor, but the two most recent updates in 2025 have a longer list of changes. The January 2025 update looks related to adding a beta branch of some kind. Meanwhile, the June 25th update was largely related to testing for the Steam Deck. Given that the Steam Deck didn’t exist the last time Wolfenstein was available on the platform, it’s possible the developers are working to ensure the game runs well on the handheld before announcing any sort of big return.
