The New Order Main Narrative

Lore & Background

This narrative arc establishes the definitive alternate history timeline for the franchise, depicting a world where the Axis powers won World War II. By the 1960s, Germany has consolidated control over Europe and America through advanced technology and brutal oppression. The regime suppresses dissent using fear and superior weaponry, creating a dystopian society where resistance is nearly impossible without outside aid. B.J. Blazkowicz serves as the linchpin of hope in this grim reality. After waking from a fifteen-year coma, he reunites with surviving members of the resistance to dismantle the Nazi war machine. His journey takes him through high-tech bunkers and urban ruins, challenging the belief that the Third Reich is invincible. This story sets the stage for future conflicts by introducing key characters like Anya Olafson and Fergus Reid who carry the torch forward.

In Their Own Story

The sterile scent of antiseptic fills the air as the heavy metal door slides shut behind him. B.J. stares at his reflection, noting the unfamiliar scars and the mechanical whirring from his right arm. Outside the window, a cityscape looms that is not quite American, dominated by swastikas on every tower. He grips the railing, feeling the cold steel beneath his fingers, realizing he has been asleep while the world burned. The war did not end in victory; it ended in submission, and now he must wake up to finish what began years ago.

Reader's Guide

However, the story shifts to an alternate reality where the Axis powers secured victory. In this world, the year is 1960, and B.J. awakens from a coma sustained for fifteen years. He discovers his comrades are dead or missing, leaving him as the sole leader of the American Resistance. The core mission involves rescuing Fergus Reid and Anya Olafson from Nazi captivity while dismantling Deathshead's advanced weaponry projects across Europe and America. Players must navigate stealth sections and intense combat to sabotage key facilities like the Iron Curtain generator prototype. Critical branching choices occur at the climax regarding the fate of specific characters, influencing survival rates for the sequel. Regardless of the path chosen, the overarching goal remains stopping Deathshead's final weapon before he can launch it into orbit to control global minds. This concludes with a direct setup for the events in New Colossus.

Did You Know?

• The protagonist's right arm is replaced by an advanced prosthetic after his awakening from the coma.
• Player choices at the end determine which companions survive to appear in the sequel trilogy.
• Fergus Reid was originally a prisoner before becoming a key member of the resistance team.
• The setting blends 1950s aesthetics with futuristic Nazi technology known as 'Super-Soldier' gear.