Machine Games’ Indiana Jones game Receives Official Title and Gameplay Revealed
During today’s Xbox Developer Direct, Machine Games’ Indiana Jones game finally received an official title and its first gameplay showing. The game, titled Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is set to launch later this year. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the likeness of Harrison Ford will appear in the game, but the character will be performed by Troy Baker, known for his work in The Last of Us and Bioshock Infinite.
Explore Ancient Tombs and Fight Nazis in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Set in 1937 between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle follows Indy in his prime as he solves puzzles, explores tombs, and takes on Nazis. The game is said to involve a stolen relic and a worldwide mystery that Indy must solve.
A First-Person Adventure with Third-Person Climbing Sequences
Similar to Machine Games’ Wolfenstein series, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers a first-person experience with shootouts and fist fights. However, the game will switch to a third-person perspective during climbing sequences.
New Character and Globe-Trotting Adventures
Indy will be joined by a new character named Gina, an investigative journalist who enters into a partnership with Dr. Jones. Together, they will travel to locations such as Egypt, the Vatican, the Himalayas, and the sunken temples of Sukhothai to explore various tombs filled with puzzles that offer multiple solutions.
Utilize Indy’s Signature Whip for Traversal and Stealth
Indy’s iconic whip will play a significant role in the gameplay, serving as a tool for traversal and stealth. Players can use the whip to attach to grapple points, create distractions, and even take down enemies.
Emphasis on Player Choice and Diverse Gameplay
Machine Games promises an emphasis on player choice in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, allowing for multiple routes through levels and different approaches to stealth or combat. The gameplay trailer showcases exciting sequences, including midair dogfights, machine gun combat, and daring ledge swinging with whip takedowns.
Release and Platforms
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set to launch later this year for Xbox Series X/S and PC, and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.