Word on the street is that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda (an Xbox studio), will grace the PlayStation 5 in the first half of 2025. This follows its planned release on Xbox Series X/S and PC later this year.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's PS5 Arrival
Multiple sources point to a PS5 launch for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in early 2025. Industry insider Nate the Hate, known for accurate leaks concerning Microsoft's multi-platform strategy, claims the game will be a timed Xbox console exclusive for the 2024 holiday season, before hitting PS5. This information has been corroborated by Insider Gaming, who mention that some media outlets have already received this news under NDA.
"MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on Xbox & PC this holiday season (December) as a timed console exclusive. A PlayStation 5 release is slated for the first half of 2025," Nate the Hate tweeted (on X).
Microsoft's Shifting Exclusivity Strategy?
This potential PS5 release fuels ongoing speculation about Microsoft's approach to platform exclusivity. Earlier this year, The Verge reported that Microsoft and Bethesda were considering expanding major Xbox titles, including Indiana Jones and Starfield, to other platforms. While initially secured as Xbox exclusives post-acquisition, Microsoft's "Xbox Everywhere" initiative (evident with titles like Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded on rival platforms) suggests a more flexible strategy. Reports suggest there's no hard and fast rule against future Xbox first-party games launching on PlayStation.
More News at Gamescom?
Expect further details on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle during Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 20th. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event promises a closer look at the game, potentially including a firm release date alongside other highly anticipated titles like COD: Black Ops 6, MH Wilds, Civ 7, Marvel Rivals, and Dune: Awakening.
