Bethesda and Machine Games have finally released some new news about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the first time since 2021. The team has released a new trailer that reveals a 2024 launch window and showcases some mighty impressive graphics that will surely please film franchise fans. MachineGames, you may remember, is the award-winning studio behind the Wolfenstein series and Todd Howard leads the team.
The game is set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. It’s 1937, and Indie is hot on the trail of “The Great Circle.” He has to do all he can to stop nefarious forces also trying to secure this ancient knowledge. Players take on the role of Indie himself in what Bethesda calls a “cinematic action-adventure game.”
The team also released a terrific “behind the scenes” video that features over thirteen minutes of footage and developer interviews that provide even further context for the game.
Features include
- 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?
Check out the official site for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for more details.
