Summary
- Over 4 million players have enjoyed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle since its December 2024 release.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers could play the game on day one.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released for PS5 in the first half of 2025.
Over four million people have played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle following its December 2024 release. Inspired by the legendary film franchise, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has wowed audiences with its storytelling and exploration, inspiring an ever-growing legion of curious fans to pick up the MachineGames title.
Set between the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark and 1989's Last Crusade, the game follows the cinema legend as he sets out on a quest to stop a group of evildoers from harnessing an incredible and dangerous power. Launched for PC and Xbox Series X/S on December 9, 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle came to Xbox Game Pass on day one, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers able to immediately jump into the action. The first Indiana Jones game since 2011 has continued to be a trending topic into the new year, with a record number of players stepping into the shoes of the beloved adventurer.
An Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Sequel Would Need to Be Mindful of Which Countries It Visits
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was a strong finish to 2024, and any potential sequels needs to tread lightly with its setting.
According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been played by over four million people to date. The figure was given during Microsoft's latest earnings report, during which it was also announced that Game Pass had set a new quarterly revenue record, growing its PC subscriber base by over 30% thanks to both Indiana Jones and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. In fact, Microsoft was the top video game publisher in December 2024, generating over $465 million and pushing EA to second place.
Over Four Million People Have Played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
This impressive player count is only expected to grow, as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch on PS5 during the first half of 2025. While many initially believed that the title would be a PC and Xbox exclusive, in August 2024, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer explained that releasing the newest Indiana Jones game on PS5 was a business decision. The Xbox boss stressed his dedication to a multiplatform strategy going forward, which he believes will lead to additional brand growth and "stronger" games.
Given the title's rapid success, rumors have begun swirling that Disney wants more Indiana Jones games from MachineGames in the future. In late 2024, a LinkedIn post by a developer at the Swedish company implied that multiple projects were underway, though no concrete announcements have been made. Many speculate that MachineGames is working on a new Wolfenstein title, though this hasn't been confirmed.
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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?
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 9, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 9, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 17, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 14 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 134 GB (December 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
