If you're a fan of adventure-packed games, you'll be thrilled to hear that Bethesda has officially announced that MachineGames' Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is set to launch on PlayStation 5 for early access on April 15, followed by a global release on April 17. Pre-orders grant access to the early access period.
This PS5 debut comes four months after the game first launched on Xbox and PC. The announcement was accompanied by a lighthearted promotional trailer that brings together two of the most iconic video game actors in history.
In the trailer, Indiana Jones actor Troy Baker shares a candid conversation with Uncharted's Nolan North, the voice behind the legendary explorer Nathan Drake. Given the Uncharted series' heavy inspiration from Indiana Jones, this on-screen meeting feels like a nod to the cyclical nature of the adventure genre itself.
Adding intrigue to the mix, Microsoft-owned Bethesda enlisted North—a key figure in Sony's owned franchise—to feature in one of their ads. While North never explicitly mentions Uncharted, his delivery is unmistakably playful, referencing classic Drake moments like breaking into rooms and his knack for getting into trouble.
During their chat, both actors express a shared passion for ancient relics, albeit with contrasting philosophies: North envisions selling artifacts, while Baker leans toward donating them to museums. This exchange humorously positions Baker's Indiana Jones as part of an elite group of adventurers, complete with nods to other iconic treasure hunters like Lara Croft.
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This crossover is emblematic of Microsoft's growing multiplatform strategy, which has already seen several Xbox titles launch on competing platforms. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle joins the likes of Playground's Forza Horizon 5, Id Software's Doom: The Dark Ages, and rumored future releases.
With a launch day inclusion on Game Pass, the game has already reached 4 million players, a number expected to grow significantly upon the PS5 release.
Harrison Ford, the original Indiana Jones, praised Troy Baker's portrayal, stating that Baker's performance proves great talent doesn't require artificial intelligence. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, highlighting the actor's ability to capture the essence of the character without the need for advanced technology.
