Summary
- Disney is rumored to want more Indiana Jones from MachineGames.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle received stellar reviews, a surprise to round out 2024.
A new rumor claims that Disney "wants more Indiana Jones" after the successful release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was a pleasant surprise to round out 2024, and it seems that Disney isn't done with the property yet.
Upon its release earlier this month, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was met with stellar reviews. Even as a first-person game focused on stealth and melee combat, the game did a great job of capturing the spirit of the Indiana Jones movies, and is arguably the best piece of media to come from the IP in several decades. It was a considerable change of scenery for MachineGames, previously known for its work on the modern Wolfenstein games.
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According to leaker and journalist Jez Corden in a recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast, "Disney picked up the phone and wants more Indiana Jones," making the claim at around 1:04:20 in the show. The company has yet to reveal any official sales numbers for the game, but it's worth remembering that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was released on Xbox Game Pass on day one. Whatever figures that Disney are seeing for the game, the company seems to be happy so far, so hopefully it can come to an agreement with Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames for more in the future.
Disney "Wants More Indiana Jones" From MachineGames
MachineGames hasn't rested on its laurels in the wake of the game's success. It has already released several new updates for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, continuing to enhance the performance and fixing several important bugs in the game. There's also the small matter of the game's PlayStation 5 release, which is currently set for early 2025 with no concrete date locked in at the moment.
Disney picked up the phone and wants more Indiana Jones.
Despite the rumor that Disney is pushing for more Indiana Jones video games going forward, whether or not it will be MachineGames' next project remains up in the air. Earlier this month, another rumor suggested that MachineGames might be working on several new games, including Wolfenstein 3. It's easy to forget due to its recent success with Indiana Jones, but a new Wolfenstein game is long overdue, and many gamers would not be happy to see a delay in favor of another Indy title.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- December 9, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- MachineGames
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Engine
- id Tech 7
- Franchise
- Indiana Jones
- Number of Players
- 1
WHERE TO PLAY
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.
YOU ARE INDIANA JONES
Live the adventure as Indy in a thrilling story full of exploration, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. As the brilliant archaeologist – famed for his keen intellect, cunning resourcefulness, and trademark humor – you will travel the world in a race against enemy forces to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time.
A WORLD OF MYSTERY AWAITS
Travel from the halls of Marshall College to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, the sunken temples of Sukhothai, and beyond. When a break-in in the dead of night ends in a confrontation with a mysterious colossal man, you must set out to discover the world-shattering secret behind the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact. Forging new alliances and facing familiar enemies, you’ll engage with intriguing characters, use guile and wits to solve ancient riddles, and survive intense set-pieces.
WHIP-CRACKING ACTION
Indiana’s trademark whip remains at the heart of his gear and can be used to distract, disarm, and attack enemies. But the whip isn’t just a weapon, it’s Indy’s most valuable tool for navigating the environment. Swing over unsuspecting patrols and scale walls as you make your way through a striking world. Combine stealth infiltration, melee combat, and gunplay to combat the enemy threat and unravel the mystery.
THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY
Venture through a dynamic mix of linear, narrative-driven gameplay and open-area maps. Indulge your inner explorer and unearth a world of fascinating secrets, deadly traps,and fiendish puzzles, where anything could potentially hide the next piece of the mystery – or snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 9, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 9, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 17, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 14 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 134 GB (December 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
