Bethesda and MachineGames have officially unveiled Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a new single-player FPS inspired by the Lucasfilm film franchise that sees Harrison Ford’s iconic character back on a new adventure set during the year 1937—right between the events depicted in the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and The Last Crusade (1989) film. Ford allowed his likeness to be used for the game, which is set for release in 2024, but according to the gameplay footage that premiered today during Xbox’s Developer_Direct 2024 showcase, the actor isn’t voicing the character.
Features:
- First-person perspective with melee, stealth, and gunplay
- Weapons include Indy’s Whip (combat, distraction, traversal), revolvers, fists, and shovels
- Puzzles and “epic traps,” some of which are optional
- Indy voiced by Troy Baker (The Last of Us)
- Soundtrack by Gordy Haab (Star Wars Jedi games)
- Executive produced by Todd Howard
Locations include:
- Forgotten temples of Sukhothai
- Pyramids of Egypt
- Snowpeaked Himalayas
New characters include:
- Gina, an investigative reporter
- Emmerich Bloss, main villain
Platforms and availability:
- Coming in 2024
- Xbox Series X|S
- Windows PCs (Steam, Microsoft Store)
- Game Pass
Gameplay reveal trailer and showcase:
Some screenshots:
Quotes:
- “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.”
- “It’s like two pieces of a puzzle that just fit so well together,” says Senior Animator Rebecca Elfstrӧm Hidén. “We have big, sometimes crazy ideas that seem insane on paper, but they meshed really well with the franchise. You’ve got this amazing adventure that digs into the heart of the character and shines a light on all the things that made people fall in love with him in the first place, and then you’ve got these big, complex set pieces that just fit really well in there. Our DNA and the pillars of Indiana Jones just came together so naturally.”
- “There are a lot of Indiana Jones fans at MachineGames. Most of us grew up with Indy and fell in love with the movies and the character when we were young. We’ve just got these ties to the character that go back decades,” agrees Game Director Jerk Gustafsson. “But even if you didn’t grow up with Indiana Jones, you know Indiana Jones. He’s a relatable type of hero and a true adventurer. That’s a legacy we want to share and be part of, and we want to build something interesting and genuine.”
Description from Bethesda:
Set between “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Last Crusade”, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is a first-person, single-player adventure that will take you all over the world, uncovering clues and solving an ancient mystery. Become the adventurer in a race against sinister forces. Your journeys will take you from the hallowed halls of the Vatican and the arid deserts of Egypt to the lush and sunken temples of Sukhothai and the frigid peaks of the Himalayas.
Source: Bethesda