Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Release window, platforms, story, gameplay, more

After cementing his legacy on the silver screen, Indy is set to return to the realm of video games through Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Here’s everything we know about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, including its release window, story details, and more.

Video game adaptations of popular IPs are pretty common these days, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle joining that list. The title is currently being developed by Machine Games, the studio behind the Wolfenstein franchise. Given their expertise in games that are centered around toppling regimes, Indiana Jones seems like an obvious fit for them.

After a strong showing during January’s Xbox Developer Direct, the upcoming release has become one of the most highly awaited games of 2024. If you’re interested in the wise-cracking archaeologist’s latest adventure, here’s everything we know about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

• When does Indiana Jones and the Great Circle release?
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle platforms
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle story & setting
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle trailers

When does Indiana Jones and the Great Circle release?

The devs have confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released sometime in 2024. The release window was confirmed during January’s Xbox Developer Direct.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle platforms

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. There is currently no word on a PS5 release, although it seems unlikely since Machines Games are an Xbox first-party studio.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle story & setting

The story of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is placed between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the Last Crusade. The year is 1937, and Indy is working at Marshall College when one night he discovers a break-in by a character named Locus, voiced by Tony Todd.

This sets off a globetrotting adventure with the character in pursuit of an ancient mystery. The hunt leads him to locations like the snow-capped Himalayas, the pyramids of Egypt, and even the Vatican City. On Indy’s trail are sinister forces, led by the manipulative figure of Emmerich Voss.

Fortunately, the archaeologist has some help in the form of Gina Lombardi, an investigative reporter who has a personal interest in the mystery of the Great Circle. The likeness of Harrison Ford has been licensed for the game, but the character is being voiced by Troy Baker.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is primarily a first-person action-adventure game, but the camera offers a third-person perspective during cutscenes and while climbing objects.

In true Indy spirit, players will take on a series of intriguing puzzles that will require their wits to solve. In regards to combat, players can use stealth to slowly take out enemies, look for alternate paths to maneuver around the danger, or go guns-blazing and face them head-on.

No matter the approach, it looks like Jones’ trusty whip will be central to the experience. The tool can be used to traverse the environment, distract enemies, and even smack them to the ground. Besides the whip, players can engage in fistfights with enemies and even use their weapons against them.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle trailers

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has received two trailers so far. The first is a small teaser released back in 2021, while the other is a gameplay trailer that arrived at the start of 2024.

Check out both trailers below:

Indiana Jones – Official Teaser

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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