The last month of the year is not usually a typical one for video game releases, but 2024 comes loaded with many new features, including one we are very excited about: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Our beloved Indy returns to video games with an adventure that has been in development for several years. If you’re one of those who wants to get your hands on it, we tell you everything you need to know about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
When is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming out?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle goes on sale in just a few days, this upcoming December 9, 2024, to be exact.
For which platforms is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle being released?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available from day 1 for Xbox Series X | S and PC. PlayStation 5 players will have to wait until spring 2025 to get their hands on it due to the existing exclusivity period on Microsoft’s console.
What is the price of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
True to the usual, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on the market with a large number of different editions. However, before detailing each one, it is necessary to specify that it can be played on Xbox Game Pass. Therefore, if you have a subscription to Microsoft’s service available, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be available to play from Day 1.
Having mentioned the above, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has the following editions:
- Standard: base game and The Last Crusade pack (travel outfit and lion tamer whip). $69.99 on PC, $79.99 on consoles.
- Premium: all the content of the standard plus three-day early access (to play from December 6), story expansion called The Order of the Giants, digital art book, and The Temple of Doom outfit. $99.99 on PC, $109.99 on consoles.
- Collector: all the content of the Premium edition plus a Jumbo Steelbook case (metal box), a physical diary, a 28 cm globe with a hidden compartment, and a replica of the Creator’s relic that holds the game key. The price is $199.99 for both versions.
What is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
Behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle lies the new adventure of the famous archaeologist. Announced in January 2021 by Lucasfilm Games and Bethesda, and developed by MachineGames, creators of the latest installments of the Wolfenstein series, this Indy installment bets on a terrain where the Swedish studio excels: the first-person action genre.
Instead of opting for a third-person view like it could be Uncharted or Tomb Raider, MachineGames has decided to go where they know best. Thanks to this, we will see everything through the eyes of Indiana Jones, from his usual punches to the shots or whiplashes he delivers. Likewise, all this action will be accompanied by very beautiful settings where jumps and movement will be very present, as well as puzzles. What would Indiana Jones be without puzzles, right?
What is the story of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
Although the idea of adapting the movies might have been tempting, Lucasfilm had something much better in mind: developing an exclusive story in the Indiana Jones universe.
To be exact, the story of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle takes place in the year 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. A large group wants to seize the secret power of the Great Circle, so our beloved Indiana Jones must prevent that from happening.
During the adventure, we will have the opportunity to explore a multitude of different spaces, from the classrooms of Marshall University to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, or the submerged temples of Sukhothai. There are more locations planned, but the Swedish team has not wanted to reveal more surprises.
Up to this point, the most important things you need to know about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. It’s your turn to step into the explorer’s shoes and combine the best stealth, action… and the wisdom to solve the puzzles!
