Summary
- A player discovered a bug in Indiana Jones that stuck them in third-person view.
- This created problems with the gameplay, though some fans were impressed with how it looked.
- MachineGames is actively fixing bugs, with the latest update improving visuals for Xbox players.
One Indiana Jones and the Great Circle player has discovered a third-person view mode in the game, allegedly due to a bug. Similar to developer MachineGames's previous titles, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is primarily a first-person view game, with only certain actions switching the camera to a third-person perspective during gameplay.
Since hitting the shelves on December 9, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle—Bethesda's latest AAA release—has received a very positive reception, with praise directed towards its story in particular. Excitingly, publisher Bethesda Softworks isn't quite done with the action-adventure title yet, as plans for a DLC expansion have previously been confirmed. Beyond that, Lucasfilm—owner of the Indiana Jones IP—has talked about a potential sequel to the Swedish developer's Indiana Jones game, possibly coming in the future.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Is a First-Person Game, But It’s Still a Third-Person Story
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle immerses players in first-person gameplay, and yet unfolds its narrative through third-person storytelling.
Recently, Reddit user theraineydaze shared an alleged bug encounter in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle that left them "stuck" in the third-person view. In the video, the titular protagonist can be seen engaging in different actions, ranging from rowing a boat to swimming, from the third-person camera perspective. While the leg animations in third-person view seem noticeably wonky when moving or turning on foot, other actions such as swimming and climbing appear to be free of these issues. One of the comments noted this, saying, "Not as janky as you might expect...," whereas another person said that it wasn't "lookin’ bad at all." Interestingly, as shown in the clip, the third-person camera bug stays intact even when Indiana Jones uses the fast travel feature to load a new location.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Fan Shows the Third-Person Camera Bug, Shares Possible Cause
Apparently, user theraineydaze was stuck with the third-person view for their entire session. Talking about how the bug was triggered, they recalled traveling in their boat before "squeezing" through a narrow passage "between two ruins." They continued that the camera "popped out" at that point and wouldn't revert to first-person view until they loaded their old save file. Underlining their imperfect experience playing through the issue, the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle player said that the game became "unplayable" while the bug was still in effect. They argued that this was because the camera wouldn't "move naturally" in the current state of the game's third-person view.
In the meantime, MachineGames has been working on fixing such bugs and further improving the experience for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle players. So far, the studio has shipped two major updates, the second of which enabled Xbox owners to get noticeably enhanced visuals on their Indiana Jones-led escapade.
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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
