Indiana Jones & the Great Circle: Platforms, trailer, and everything we know

An Indiana Jones game from Bethesda is in the works, though things have been very quiet on the news front for years. With that in mind, here’s everything we know about the upcoming title in one place.

A Machine Games-developed Indiana Jones game was announced all the way back at the start of 2021. Since the initial teaser trailer though, not much else has been revealed about what to expect from the game.

The trailer showed Indy’s iconic hat and whip along with a table full of trinkets that both Nathan Drake and Lara Croft would be jealous of. However, details regarding Doctor Jones’ next adventure have been kept close to the vest. We’ve even had that launch of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in the meantime, putting an end to Indy’s adventure on the silver screen.

With 2024 comes more information about Indy’s next adventure. Now we finally know more about the game, including an expected release window and just what the game will put Indy up again.

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Contents

• Does Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game have a release date?
• Indiana Jones & the Full Circle plot & cast
• Do we know what platforms the Indiana Jones game will be on?
• Indiana Jones gameplay details

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 Does Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game have a release date?

Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game will be released in 2024. The release window was confirmed during the Xbox Developer Direct.

A specific release date has not been confirmed yet. However, with a 2024 release date confirmed, the game may be closer than many fans realize.

Indiana Jones & the Full Circle plot & cast

Indiana Jones & the Full Circle starts when the museum at Marshall College is broken into. Indy, who is working late that night, attempts to thwart the robbery of what appears to be an insignificant artifact but is unsuccessful.

Indy must don his hat and whip once again to set out to find the artifact. In the process, he discovers a mystery larger than he ever could have anticipated.

The adventure takes him across the globe, fighting evil forces in an effort to reclaim the artifact. Along the way, he’s joined by a journalist, Gina, who is trying to solve the mystery of the artifact as well.

Serving as a foil will be new villain Emmett Ross, whom Machine Games call the perfect counterpoint to Indiana Jones. They described him as an “intense, highly intelligent figure.”

For the game, Indiana Jones will be voiced by The Last of Us star Troy Baker. No other voice actors have been announced as of this writing.

Do we know what platforms the Indiana Jones game will be on?

Indiana Jones & the Great Circle will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Those platforms are confirmed for now, though that’s not to say others won’t join the mix further down the line.

As Microsoft’s strategy for games under the Xbox umbrella reportedly shifts, with many former exclusives seemingly set to jump across to new platforms, Indy could be chief among them.

In fact, the latest reports suggest Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could find its way to PS5 just a few months after its initial release.

Originally, a deal was struck between Bethesda and Disney to make the game before Microsoft entered the picture. As we learned through legal hearings, the agreement was specifically for a multiplatform Indiana Jones game. Thus, the initial plan would have seen the new Indiana Jones game land on PlayStation 5 all along. However, after Microsoft acquired the studio, those plans changed, at least for a short while.

Betheda’s Indiana Jones trailers

Indiana Jones was announced with a 2021 trailer, but Bethesda played it close to the vest after that first reveal.

At the Developer Direct 2024, the full name of the game was revealed, along with a trailer showcasing the game’s exploration and combat mechanics.

The trailer was accompanied by a more in-depth behind-the-scenes discussion, which showcased how they went about capturing the authentic feel of an Indiana Jones adventure.

Everything we know about Indiana Jones gameplay

Indiana Jones & the Full Circle gameplay will blend action, stealth, and exploration. The gameplay gives players the freedom to decide how they want to approach situations, be it going in guns blazing or attempting to sneak past enemies.

The game will primarily be from a first-person perspective and aims to put an equal focus on exploration and action, just like a true Indiana Jones adventure. The camera will also adjust during exploration segments, pulling back to a third-person view to show Indy in action.

A major component of the gameplay will be Indy’s trademark bullwhip. The whip can be used in combat, but also functions as a traversal item. For players aiming to be a little sneaker, the sound of the whip’s crack can be used to distract guards, allowing Indy to slip past guarded areas.

The first-person perspective shouldn’t be a surprise. Machine Games, who are best known for the Wolfenstein reboot and its sequel, are revered for their work with First Person Shooters.

Of course, franchises like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, have carried the mantle of Indiana Jones in the gaming medium with a third-person adventure, so some fans may be disappointed. However, the first gameplay trailers don’t seem to indicate Indy will be held back by first-person, with some huge set pieces on display.

When does Bethesda’s Indiana Jones take place?

On the game’s website, Bethesda explains that this new adventure will take place at the “height of the career of the famed adventurer.” Sorry, Young Indiana Jones, you’ll have to sit this one out.

During the January 18 Developer Direct, it was revealed that Indiana Jones & the Great Circle will take place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom. Specifically, the game takes place in 1937.

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We look forward to learning more about Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game in time and will update this as we learn more details. Until then, though, be sure to check out some of our other release hubs:

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