Summary
PC Game Pass andXbox Game Pass Ultimatemembers can start playingIndiana Jones and the Great Circleas part of their subscriptions starting today, December 9. This is the fourth new title to reach Microsoft’s gaming service since the start of December, as well as the 137thXbox Game Passaddition in 2024.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis the latest release from MachineGames, a Swedish studio owned by Bethesda parent ZeniMax Media, which is best known for its critically acclaimedWolfensteingames. It’s also the firstIndiana Jonesgamesince 2011, when Zynga released its Facebook-exclusiveIndiana Jones Adventure World. Disregarding browser games, the latest PC and console entries in the franchise before 2024 wereIndiana Jones and the Staff of KingsandLEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues, released in June and November 2009, respectively.
This extended hiatus forIndiana Jonesgames has now at last come to an end with thenewly launchedIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, which reached the Xbox Series X/S and PC on Monday, December 9. Like all the other releases from Microsoft-owned studios, MachineGames' latest title is a day-one addition to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.Indiana Jones and the Great Circleeven comes with Xbox Cloud Gaming support, allowing XGP Ultimate members to stream it on supported devices.
Early Reviews for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Are Excellent
Judging by the game’s early reviews, it seems Microsoft has quite a critical hit on its hands. The latestIndiana Jonesadventure presently has a “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, boasting an average score of 86 and a 92% recommendation rate. Manyreviewers praisedIndiana Jones and the Great Circlefor its gameplay variety, production qualities, and respectful handling of the franchise lore, among other qualities. Early player impressions seem to be just as encouraging, with the game presently boasting a 4.1-star rating on the Xbox Store and “Very Positive” user reviews on Steam.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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When Will Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Reach Xbox Game Pass Standard?
Back when Microsoft announced its Xbox Game Pass tier revamp, it stated that day-one titlesmay take between six and 12 months to reach the XGP Standard library. However, the company also noted that the exact gap between day-one and Standard-tier releases would be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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 JONESLive 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 AWAITSTravel 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 ACTIONIndiana’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 DISCOVERYVenture 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?
