Since its release in December 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has captured the attention of over 4 million players. Drawing on the iconic film series, this game has enthralled audiences with its captivating plot and adventurous spirit, drawing more and more fans to experience the latest offering from MachineGames.
The game is set in the timeline between the first film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the third installment, The Last Crusade, and follows our protagonist, Indiana Jones, on a daring mission to prevent a nefarious group from seizing a powerful, ancient force. Released on December 9, 2024, for PC and Xbox Series X/S platforms, the game was available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers right from the get-go, allowing them to dive into this thrilling environment immediately. As the first Indiana Jones game release since 2011, it has sparked widespread conversation, with a surge of players eager to step into the shoes of the legendary archaeologist.
According to Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, the game has amassed a player base of over four million, a figure disclosed during their recent earnings update. This success coincided with Game Pass achieving a quarterly revenue milestone, propelled in part by both Indiana Jones and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. With Microsoft leading the gaming publishers in December 2024, at over $465 million in revenue, it nudged EA to the runner-up spot.
Looking ahead, this game’s player count is poised to rise as it gears up for a PS5 release in the first half of 2025. Though initially believed to be exclusive to PC and Xbox, Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, revealed in August 2024 that bringing the game to PS5 was a strategic move aimed at expanding the audience and enhancing the game’s overall strength.
With the game’s success, speculation has arisen about Disney’s interest in pursuing more Indiana Jones titles from MachineGames. A developer’s LinkedIn activity in late 2024 hinted at ongoing multiple projects, though none have been confirmed officially. Fans are speculating about a new Wolfenstein project in the works by MachineGames, but no formal announcements have been made.
In Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™, players embark on a personal adventure set in 1937, bridging the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. Indiana must thwart sinister forces combing the Earth for the mysterious Great Circle’s ancient secrets. This cinematic single-player experience, crafted by MachineGames, creators of the acclaimed Wolfenstein series, is produced in collaboration with Todd Howard, a notable name in game design.
