Bethesda has exciting news for PlayStation 5 gamers: MachineGames' Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is set to launch on PS5 on April 15 for early access, with a global release following on April 17. Pre-ordering the game grants you access to this early window.
This PS5 release comes four months after the game's initial launch on Xbox and PC. The announcement was accompanied by a fun-filled promo trailer featuring two of the gaming world's most iconic voices, Troy Baker and Nolan North, who lend their talents to Indiana Jones and Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series, respectively. This meeting of the actors behind these legendary characters marks a significant moment for The Great Circle.
In the trailer, Baker, portraying Indiana Jones, engages in a light-hearted conversation with North, whose character Nathan Drake is famously inspired by Indy. The setting is a richly decorated room, and North humorously hints at being on a tight schedule, suggesting that goons could burst in at any moment—a nod to the typical Uncharted scenario.
The dialogue between the two actors is playful and filled with innuendos. North teases Baker about facing Private Military Forces armed only with a whip, to which Baker responds by gesturing to his head and saying, "use the old—" only for North to finish, "headbutt. I like it. Aggressive." North then describes his character's preference for sidearms and casual attire, while Baker quips about the half-tucked shirt style.
The conversation shifts to their shared passion for ancient artifacts, but with different intentions—North's character aims to sell them, while Baker's wants to donate them to museums. This exchange symbolizes Nathan Drake welcoming Indiana Jones into the elite club of adventurers, with North officially inducting Baker with a "Welcome to the club." This signifies the harmonious coexistence of Xbox's Indiana Jones and PlayStation's Uncharted on Sony's console, highlighting their shared legacy as treasure hunters.
The trailer concludes with a humorous suggestion that Lara Croft might crash the party, seeking to join the fun.
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This release is part of Microsoft's ongoing strategy to broaden its game offerings across multiple platforms, following the likes of Forza Horizon 5 and Doom: The Dark Ages. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has already attracted 4 million players since its day-one launch on Game Pass, a number expected to surge with the PS5 release.
Harrison Ford, the iconic actor behind Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance in the game. In a discussion with The Wall Street Journal, Ford expressed his satisfaction, stating, "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." This endorsement from Ford underscores the quality and authenticity of Baker's portrayal of the beloved character.
