It's been a while since we've had a proper Indiana Jones game. So much so that you've never seen one like it before. Bethesda has confirmed that they are working on an Indiana Jones game in 2021, and nearly four years later, that game is finally almost here. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC on December 9, 2024, which means you still have time to place your pre-orders for the last video game blockbuster of the year.

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There are three editions of The Great Circle to choose from, and we've got everything you need to know about them all detailed below so you can make an informed decision before placing your pre-order. There's also a pre-order bonus that makes it worth committing to Indy before launch day. Even if you plan to play The Great Circle through Game Pass, you'll want to check some of the information below, as only the Standard Edition will be available through the subscription service.
The differences between all three editions of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
Standard edition |
Premium Edition |
The collector's edition |
|
---|---|---|---|
The Last Crusade Pack (pre-order bonus) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Three-day early access |
✘ |
✓ |
✓ |
DLC Story of the Order of Giants |
✘ |
✓ |
✓ |
The digital art book |
✘ |
✓ |
✓ |
Temple of Doom outfit |
✘ |
✓ |
✓ |
Allmaker Relic Replica with game code |
✘ |
✘ |
✓ |
The Great Circle 11 inch globe with hidden storage |
✘ |
✘ |
✓ |
The New Adventure Journal |
✘ |
✘ |
✓ |
Jumbo Steelbook case |
✘ |
✘ |
✓ |
Whichever edition you choose, as long as you place your order before release day, you'll receive The Last Crusade Pack with your copy. from The Great Circle. As the name of the pack suggests, the pre-order bonus includes Indy's outfit from The Last Crusade as well as his whip. However, if you want something more with your copy. of The Great Circle, you'll need to pick up the Premium or Collector's Edition of the game.
Both of the more expensive editions include three days of early access. That means you'll have a whole weekend to play The Great Circle before everyone else starts playing. Even those with Game Pass won't be able to embark on a new Indiana Jones adventure until December 9th. If you're ready to go all out, there's a collector's edition that includes, among other things, an old-school globe. you can store things inside.

Uncover one of history's greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces scour the globe for the secret of an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle will be released on PS5 , but not until 2025. The timed console exclusive already has its own page on the PlayStation Store , but you can't place your pre-order yet. However, you can wishlist it.
Play and upgrade Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Game Pass
Since The Great Circle is a timed Xbox console exclusive, that means it will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass for PC from day one. As mentioned above, only the standard edition of the new Indy game will be available on Game Pass. However, if you want to play the Premium Edition, you won't have to spend the full $100 on a new copy of the game.
If you have Game Pass and want the pre-order bonus, three days of early access, and the other things that don't come with the standard edition, you can pay the difference with The Great Circle's Premium Upgrade. Available now on the Xbox Games Store and other third-party retailers, the upgrade costs $34.99, so the same as the difference between the price of the Standard Edition and the Premium Edition.
FAQ
What time will Indiana Jones and The Great Circle be released?
The UK Xbox site has The Great Circle launching at midnight GMT on December 9, 2024. That either means it will unlock in the US at 7pm EST on December 8, or it will launch at midnight in each time zone.
How long does it take to beat Indiana Jones and The Great Circle?
The Great Circle hasn't been released yet, so we can't know for sure how long it will take to beat, but its story is expected to last around 12 hours.

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