Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Announced

It’s been 21 years since I last played an Indiana Jones game on PC with Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb. I absolutely loved the Indy games with Fate of Atlantis being my favourite, and one of the early games that turned me into a full-on gamer, talking about games on lunch break with mates. Earlier this morning we have been blessed with a new entry into the series with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, developed by MachineGames (Wolfenstein series) in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and executive produced by Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard.

The Great Circle takes us on a globe-trotting odyssey set between the iconic films “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Last Crusade.” The year is 1937, and sinister forces are hot on the trail of an ancient power shrouded in the secrets of the Great Circle – a perfectly aligned series of historical and spiritual sites around the world. Step into the fedora of Dr. Henry Walton Jones Jr. (voiced by the legendary Troy Baker) and unravel cryptic clues, decipher forgotten languages, and navigate treacherous environments as you race against time to uncover the Great Circle’s secrets before they fall into the wrong hands.

“Our game is about putting you in the shoes of an iconic hero,” says Design Director Jens Andersson. “Since we are doing this mostly in first-person, you have the chance to truly become Indy. First-person makes you part of this world – allowing you to explore and experience things more intimately. What will you do when you’re dropped into this adventure with your wits and your whip? The world of Indiana Jones is a world with mysteries around every corner, where you’re racing against the clock and outsmarting your enemies as you hunt down artifacts.”

Your perilous journey will take you from the hallowed halls of the Vatican to the sun-scorched sands of Egypt, from the lush jungles of Southeast Asia to the frigid peaks of the Himalayas. Along the way, you’ll encounter familiar faces like Marcus Brody and Sallah, forge new alliances with daring adventurers, and cross paths with nefarious villains hungry for ultimate power. Expect the thrilling hallmarks of an Indiana Jones adventure:

• Cinematic Action: Witness pulse-pounding combat sequences as you whip thugs, outsmart booby traps, and engage in daring escapes.
• Environmental Puzzles: Put your archaeological mind to the test by deciphering ancient riddles, manipulating intricate mechanisms, and uncovering hidden passageways.
• Exploration & Discovery: Journey across diverse landscapes, uncover forgotten relics, and piece together the mysteries of the Great Circle.
• Authentic Storytelling: Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative filled with classic Indiana Jones humor, thrilling twists, and unforgettable characters.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle promises to be the ultimate interactive adventure for fans of the iconic franchise and newcomers alike. So, prepare to don your fedora, and get ready to crack the whip on a globetrotting adventure when Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches later this year on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and day one on Xbox Game Pass. The game is available to wishlist on Steam and stay tuned for more details at the official website.

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