Bethesda has exciting news for fans of the iconic adventurer: MachineGames' *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle* will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 15 for early access, with a global release following on April 17. Pre-ordering the game grants you this early access opportunity.
This PS5 release comes four months after the game's debut on Xbox and PC. Alongside this announcement, Bethesda released a playful promo trailer featuring a delightful crossover between two of the most celebrated video game actors: Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, famous for his role as Nathan Drake in the *Uncharted* series. Given the inspiration *Uncharted* drew from Indiana Jones, this meeting marks a symbolic full circle moment for *The Great Circle*.
Adding an intriguing twist, Microsoft-owned Bethesda enlisted Nolan North, the face of Sony's *Uncharted* franchise, for this promotional video. While North avoids directly mentioning "Nathan Drake" or "Uncharted" to sidestep any legal issues with Sony, his performance is filled with knowing nods to his iconic character.
In the trailer, North humorously suggests he broke into the opulent room where they're conversing, hinting at the imminent danger that often surrounds Nathan Drake. The banter continues as North teases Baker about facing Private Military Forces armed only with a whip. Baker responds by tapping his head, suggesting a "headbutt," which North appreciates for its aggressiveness. The conversation reveals their characters' differing philosophies on ancient artifacts—North's Drake would sell them, while Baker's Jones prefers museum donations. North welcomes Jones into the "very exclusive club" of adventurers, symbolizing a union of Xbox's Indiana Jones and PlayStation's Uncharted on Sony's console. All that's missing is Lara Croft crashing the party, quipping about not letting the boys have all the fun.
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This release is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to bring its games to multiple platforms, following the footsteps of titles like *Forza Horizon 5* and *Doom: The Dark Ages*. With *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* launching day one on Game Pass, it has already attracted 4 million players—a number expected to surge with the PS5 version's launch.
Harrison Ford, the legendary actor behind Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's portrayal in *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Ford humorously remarked, "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." Ford's endorsement underscores the quality of Baker's performance and the game's fidelity to the beloved character.
