Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is officially out, and now we have a full title for the game there's no better time to get excited than now. Developed by MachineGames, the studio behind Wolfenstein, the new adventure game has been a hit with critics so far.
We've even played it, and you can read our full thoughts in our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review. We praised the exciting, improvisational combat, and the well-balanced puzzles, while wanting fewer bugs overall.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: cut to the chase
- What is it? A new standalone Indiana Jones game with an original story
- When did it come out? December 9, 2024 (PC, XSX|S), Spring 2025 (PS5)
- What can I play it on? Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5 (at a later date)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle release date and platforms
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launched on December 9, 2024 for PC and XSX|S. Interestingly, it'll then launch on PS5 in Spring 2025. This later release on Sony's console marks a new strategy for Microsoft, so stay tuned for more specific release date details.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay
Bethesda just release a 15 minute gameplay deep dive on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, showing off everything from melee and traversal, to puzzles and exploration. It seems that players will be encouraged to play the game using mostly melee combat, though the gun can be used as a last resort. Indy can use his whip to swing from ledge to ledge, and pretty much every object in the game can be thrown and used as a weapon.
What's surprised us most so far is how similar Indiana Jones and the Great Circle seems to be to a Dishonored or Thief game. The levels are mostly linear, but with multiple ways to approach each encounter. There's much more simulation gameplay than we were expecting, and a lot less first-person shooting. Still, there looks to be plenty of action in the game's set pieces, so we'll have to wait and see just how bombastic the combat can get when you're forced to go in all guns blazing.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle trailers
The last proper trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrived during Gamescom Opening Night Live. It's a gameplay trailer narrated by Troy Baker, and can be viewed below:
Another Indiana Jones and the Great Circle trailer was shown off at the Xbox Showcase on June 9, 2024. It contains plenty of gameplay, as well as a look at someone who appears to be the game's main villain. Check it out below:
Another look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle came as part of the Xbox Developers Direct held on January 18, 2024, and gave the first look into what we can expect from this game. This first-person single-player adventure puts us into the shoes of the titular explorer and shows brief spats of combat alongside some storytelling cinematics, and while a lot of the content of the game remains a mystery, this is a solid first look at what to expect.
In addition to this gameplay reveal, Bethesda shared a teaser trailer on Twitter in January 2021 that officially announced the new Indiana Jones game, though it had more Easter Eggs than actual information. The trailer pans across a desk covered with books, a camera, and papers before landing on Dr. Jones' signature fedora hat and whip. It's not much, but it's enough to get us excited. There seem to be plenty of clues lurking about, too.
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If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of any new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle developments, keep an eye on the official Bethesda Twitter page.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle story and setting
Given it's an Indiana Jones game we'll be able to expect an exciting, pulpy adventure full of brash heroism and relics of antiquity.
Thankfully, the teaser and gameplay trailer do offer some useful tidbits that an enterprising viewer could use to piece together some parts of the plot. Given the trailer shows a map of Vatican City as well as writing that partly says, "I will be arriving in Rome", it looks like we'll see Dr. Jones adventuring in Italy, alongside the introductory cutscene of the trailer that suggests a brief stint in Africa.
Given the fact that Indy's plane ticket is dated 1937, our hero may have to contend with the machinations of Italy's ascendant fascist party as Europe teeters on the brink of the Second World War. This also means that the game will be (at least partially) set a year after the first Indiana Jones movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The books of "Ancient Circles", "Forbidden Stones" and "Myths that Made Us" suggest that, in typical Indiana Jones fashion, the adventure will feature occult myths and ancient artifacts with supernatural powers.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle FAQ
Will Indiana Jones and the Great Circle be on PS5?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch on PS5, just at a later date. You'll be able to play it on your PlayStation 5 sometime in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for updates.
Who is the villain in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
Emmerich Voss is the main villain in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. He's a new villain to the series, and is allied with the Nazis as they attempt to track down historical objects of powerful significance. He's played by Marios Gavrilis, who has done German VO in games like Death Stranding, Gotham Knights and Starfield.
Who voices Indiana Jones in the game?
Indiana Jones is voiced by Troy Baker in the game. You'll recognise Troy from playing Joel in The Last of Us, Pagan Min in Far Cry 4, and Revolver Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle news
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will come to PS5
As announced during Gamescom 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will come to PS5 in "Spring 2025". This will follow a December release on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
A new gameplay trailer offers a 2024 release date
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle received a title and a release window as part of the Xbox Developers Direct on January 18, 2024. A deeper look into what exactly we can expect from the game was also provided, confirming that it'll be a first-person single-player adventure game.
Gameplay reveal scheduled alongside a new showcase
Thanks to the Machinegames Twitter account, we know that we'll get an Indiana Jones gameplay reveal on January 18, 2024.
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