Bethesda has officially announced that MachineGames' highly anticipated title, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, will launch on PlayStation 5 with early access on April 15, ahead of its global release on April 17. Those eager to dive into the adventure early can secure their spot by pre-ordering the game.
This PS5 release follows four months after the game's initial launch on Xbox and PC. Alongside this announcement, Bethesda released a playful promotional trailer featuring a unique crossover between two of the most iconic video game actors: Troy Baker, the voice of Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, known for his role as Nathan Drake in the PlayStation-exclusive Uncharted series.
In the trailer, Baker and North engage in a witty conversation that celebrates the connection between their characters. Given that Nathan Drake and the Uncharted series draw significant inspiration from Indiana Jones, this interaction marks a full-circle moment for The Great Circle. Interestingly, Microsoft-owned Bethesda chose to feature North, an actor synonymous with Sony's Uncharted franchise, in their promotional material. While North avoids directly referencing Sony's property, his knowing delivery adds a layer of humor to the trailer.
North, in character, playfully hints at his usual escapades, suggesting he might have to cut the conversation short due to impending danger. The banter continues as North quizzes Baker on how he plans to tackle Private Military Forces with just a whip. Baker humorously responds by pointing to his head, to which North cheekily suggests a "headbutt," appreciating the aggressive approach. North describes himself as a "sidearms kinda guy… jeans… henley," to which Baker quips about the ever-present half-tucked shirt.
The camaraderie between the two actors extends to their shared passion for ancient artifacts, though their motivations differ—North's character seeks to sell them to the highest bidder, while Baker's Indiana Jones aims to donate them to museums. This exchange symbolizes Nathan Drake welcoming Indiana Jones into an exclusive club of adventurers. "Welcome to the club," North declares, signifying the harmonious coexistence of Xbox's Indiana Jones and PlayStation's Uncharted on Sony's console. The playful suggestion that Lara Croft might join the conversation adds to the light-hearted atmosphere.
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This release is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to launch its titles on multiple platforms, following the likes of Forza Horizon 5 and Doom: The Dark Ages. The multiplatform approach has already proven successful, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reaching an impressive 4 million players on its day-one launch on Game Pass. This number is expected to surge with the PS5 release.
In related news, Harrison Ford, the legendary actor behind Indiana Jones, praised Troy Baker's performance in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Ford humorously remarked, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it." Ford's endorsement underscores the high-quality performance and craftsmanship that fans can expect from the game.
