MachineGames’ upcoming Indiana Jones game appears to already have a title and release date, both of which leaked online ahead of its full formal reveal on January 18.
Kurakis initially discovered evidence of the game’s potential title via several domain registrations by Lucasfilm, which includes domains like “indianajonesandthegreatcirclegame.com” and a European trademark filed two years ago under the video game category for “The Great Circle.”
This title evokes curiosity, as it diverges from the conventional Indiana Jones naming style, raising questions about the game’s theme and storyline.
I might have found the official title of Bethesda's Indiana Jones game developed by MachineGames:
INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE
Lucasfilm registered several domains on January 9th, 2024, with that title, such as:
https://t.co/PtXjpar7N1 (this one leaves no doubt that it… pic.twitter.com/XGVVyasrbM— Kurakasis (@Kurakasis) January 10, 2024
MachineGames, known for their decades-long work on the critically-acclaimed and genre-spawning first-person shooter franchise, Wolfenstein, brings a strong pedigree to the project. The involvement suggests a high-quality game, possibly with a first-person shooter element, though the game’s genre remains unconfirmed. This venture marks a new direction for the Indiana Jones franchise.
The potential title, The Great Circle, is particularly intriguing, especially considering the only piece of official artwork is the book, Ancient Circles. This may hint at the game’s narrative or thematic elements, possibly involving global travel and exploration, aligning with Indiana Jones’s adventurous spirit.
Bethesda’s upcoming Xbox Developer Direct showcase on January 18 is expected to reveal more about the game, such as its setting, story, and gameplay mechanics. This event may confirm the game’s title and provide the first gameplay trailer, offering fans a closer look at what to expect from this new adventure.
There’s also speculation about the game’s release date. Initially believed to launch in 2022, but it has since been delayed to, potentially later this year. Finally, the game is now confirmed as an Xbox Series X console exclusive, a decision influenced by Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax, Bethesda’s holding company.
After playing second fiddle to PlayStation (and third if you include Nintendo) for decades, it appears Xbox is finally in the best position to close the gap. The last year saw a taste of what kind of platform Xbox could look like between the Game Pass’ value and once Xbox’s now-plethoric swarm of first-party studios finally started flexing the company’s trillion-dollar cache.
With Activision Blizzard in tow and the ZeniMax Media acquisition from years ago finally starting to pay off, fans can look forward to seeing more AAA first-party Xbox exclusives going forward.
Speaking of the Xbox, if you’re proud to wear the colors and want to support the brand, Microsoft is actually selling a growing line of Xbox-themed appliances now, with a toaster being recently announced.
