Indiana Jones Game Is First-Person, Coming Later This Year

Summary

MachineGames and Bethesda appeared at the Xbox Developer Direct to finally pull the curtain back on theIndiana Jonesgame, which is now officially titledIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. There have been many questions about theIndiana Jonesgamesince it was first announced, and many of those questions have now been answered thanks to the big Xbox Developer Direct reveal.

MachineGames has a reputation for delivering high-quality first-person shooter experiences, successfully revitalizing theWolfensteinfranchise withThe New OrderandThe New Colossus. When it was announced thatMachineGames would be developing anIndiana Jonesgame, many wondered if the game would be first-person like the studio’s other projects or if it would be a third-person action-adventure title instead.

It’s now been confirmed thatIndiana Jonesis primarily a first-person game, though it will also incorporate third-person elements. While the bulk of the game will have players experienceIndiana Jones and the Great Circlethrough Indy’s eyes, environmental traversal and cutscenes will be in third-person, withHarrison Ford’s likenessused. Some other exciting details aboutIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewere also revealed during the Xbox Developer Direct, including the fact that the game is looking to launch at some point later in 2024.

Where is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Place in the Indiana Jones Timeline?

It was explained during the Xbox Developer Direct thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis set in 1937, betweenthe events ofRaiders of the Lost ArkandThe Last Crusade. The story begins when a “giant of a man” attempts to steal an artifact from the museum located in the college that Indy works at as a professor. This event puts the adventure in motion, with Indy going on a globe-trotting adventure to solve the mystery of the titular “Great Circle.”

Indy won’t be alone on his adventure. Like in theIndiana Jonesfilm series, Jones has a companion to help him in his quest. This time around, he’s joined by Gina, an investigative reporter who has “a lot riding on the adventure” and has been “tracking a lead” tied to the Great Circle mystery for a long time.

Indiana Jones Gameplay Explained

Players will unravel the mysteries inIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewhile engaging in melee combat, stealth, gunplay, and puzzle solving. MachineGames wants to give players plenty of options when it comes to tackling each situation that they find themselves in. Of course, Indy will have his trusty whip at his disposal, which is used as both a weapon and a traversal tool.

Beyond the dangerous enemies that players come across inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, they will also have to tackle a variety of puzzles, some of which will be optional, as well as plenty of deadlyIndiana Jones-style elaborate traps. The game looks impressive so far, and it will be exciting to see how it all comes together later this year.