Summary
- Xbox has unveiled a gold Indiana Jones-themed Series X console ahead of the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
- Those interested in obtaining the console will need to solve a puzzle to enter a sweepstakes by either visiting a Microsoft Experience Center or via Bethesda's social channels.
- The event starts on November 12 and ends on January 6, 2025.
As anticipation builds for the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle later this month, Xbox has unveiled a new custom console that deserves to be in a museum itself. The new gold Xbox Series X is inspired by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and pays tribute to the legendary franchise in multiple ways, coming equipped with a custom controller and box. Of course, something so special comes with a twist, and the new Xbox console is being given out to one skilled puzzle solver who can take on a new challenge at one of Microsoft's Experience Centers.
While the Indiana Jones franchise continues to be popular, new life has been breathed into the series in recent years. Fans saw the continuation and presumed end of Henry Jones Jr.'s adventures last year in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a film that capped off decades of action. The Indiana Jones franchise spawned numerous games, with 2024 marking Indy's return to the medium with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda, The Great Circle takes Indy and players on an all-new adventure as both friends and foes search for yet another lost artifact. However, fans now have the chance to get their hands on an artifact of their own thanks to Xbox's new sweepstakes.
Xbox invites fans to visit the Microsoft Experience Centers in London, Sydney, or New York to try their hand at solving a puzzle. Correctly solving the puzzle enters participants into a new sweepstakes for the chance to win the shiny new Indiana Jones-themed Xbox Series X console. The event starts on November 12 and lasts through January 6, 2025, giving explorers ample time as The Great Circle's release date approaches. For those who cannot make it to a Microsoft Experience Center, Xbox has confirmed there will be another way to win the console via Bethesda's social channels.
Xbox Unveils New Indiana Jones Console
The new console bears a stark resemblance to the fertility idol in the original Raiders of the Lost Ark. In addition to the console, a wireless Xbox controller is also included, which features bejeweled buttons encased in a rugged canvas exterior. "What better way to experience the game than with your newest discovery of this console and controller?" Asks Xbox. "Don’t forget to ask yourself as you investigate, decrypt, and untangle this puzzle: What would Indy do?"
The Great Circle marks the first Indiana Jones game to hit the market in some time and has drummed up quite a lot of excitement, both from fans of the franchise and those looking to get their next FPS fix. While the first-person setting may have thrown off some, Microsoft has promised The Great Circle will deliver classic Indy action as well as an exciting new story, complete with large action set pieces and plenty of treasure to collect. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle officially releases on December 9, 2024.
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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?
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
