Get ready for a whip-cracking adventure on PlayStation 5! Reports suggest Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, from Bethesda and MachineGames, is slated for a PS5 release in the first half of 2025. This follows its anticipated launch on Xbox Series X/S and PC later this year.
Recent reports, fueled by industry insider Nate the Hate (known for accurate leaks regarding Microsoft's multi-platform strategy), point to a timed console exclusivity for Xbox during the 2024 holiday season. A PS5 release is then projected for the first half of 2025. Nate the Hate tweeted: "MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will release on Xbox & PC this holiday (Dec) as a timed console exclusive. After this timed-exclusive window expires, Indiana Jones & the Great Circle is planned to come to PlayStation 5 in the first half of 2025." These claims have been corroborated by Insider Gaming, who report receiving similar information under NDA.
Speculation about Microsoft's approach to exclusivity has been swirling. Earlier reports from The Verge suggested that Bethesda and Microsoft were considering broader releases for major Xbox titles, including Indiana Jones and Starfield. While initial exclusivity deals were struck post-acquisition, Microsoft's "Xbox Everywhere" initiative—which brought titles like Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded to other platforms—suggests a shift in strategy. The possibility of future first-party Xbox games launching on PlayStation is increasingly plausible.
More details are expected during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 20th, hosted by Geoff Keighley. This event promises a closer look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, potentially revealing the official release date alongside other highly anticipated titles such as COD: Black Ops 6, MH Wilds, Civ 7, Marvel Rivals, and Dune: Awakening.