Indiana Jones Protects History in "Great Circle"

MachineGames, the studio behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has confirmed a heartwarming detail: players won't be able to harm any dogs in the upcoming game. Let's delve into this decision and other game features.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A Dog-Friendly Adventure

Indy's Affection for Canines Confirmed by MachineGames

While many games feature violence against animals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle takes a different approach. Creative Director Jens Andersson revealed to IGN, "Indiana Jones is a dog person." This decision reflects the game's family-friendly nature, even amidst the action-packed adventures.

Andersson explained that while Indy will engage in combat with human enemies, any canine encounters will be non-lethal. Dogs might appear as obstacles, but players will only scare them away, a significant shift from MachineGames' previous titles like Wolfenstein.

Launching December 9th on Xbox Series X|S and PC (with a tentative PS5 release in Spring 2025), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. Indy's quest begins with the recovery of stolen artifacts, leading him on a globe-trotting adventure from the Vatican to Egyptian pyramids and the submerged temples of Sukhothai.

Indy's trusty whip will be used for traversal and combat, allowing him to disarm and subdue human foes in open-world-inspired environments. But rest assured, dog lovers: no furry friends will suffer at the end of Indy's whip.

For a deeper dive into the gameplay of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, check out our related article!