Bethesda has exciting news for PlayStation 5 enthusiasts: MachineGames’ eagerly anticipated Indiana Jones and The Great Circle will launch on PS5 with early access starting April 15, followed by a global release on April 17. Those eager to dive in early can secure their spot by pre-ordering the game.
This PS5 release comes four months after the game's initial launch on Xbox and PC. Alongside this announcement, Bethesda released a playful promotional trailer featuring two of the video game industry's most iconic actors, Troy Baker and Nolan North. In the trailer, Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, sits down for a light-hearted chat with North, known for his role as Nathan Drake in the PlayStation-exclusive Uncharted series. The encounter is a nod to the inspiration behind Uncharted, making it a full-circle moment for The Great Circle.
Adding an intriguing twist, Microsoft-owned Bethesda cleverly included North, the face of Sony’s Uncharted, in their promotional video. While North avoids mentioning Nathan Drake or Uncharted directly, his presence and the playful banter are unmistakable. In the trailer, North jokingly implies he might have to rush off as if expecting to be interrupted by the typical goons that often chase Nathan Drake.
During their conversation, North teases Baker about facing Private Military Forces with just a whip. Baker responds by gesturing to his head, to which North humorously interjects, "headbutt. I like it. Aggressive." North then describes his character's preference for sidearms and casual attire, sparking a humorous exchange about their differing approaches to adventure and the handling of ancient artifacts. North, embodying Drake's persona, welcomes Baker's Indiana Jones into the "very exclusive club" of adventurers, symbolizing the unity of Xbox’s Indiana Jones with PlayStation’s Uncharted on Sony’s console.
This release is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to bring its titles to multiple platforms, following the likes of Forza Horizon 5 and Doom: The Dark Ages. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has already garnered a significant following, with 4 million players since its launch on Game Pass, a number expected to surge with the PS5 release.
In related news, Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford has praised Troy Baker's portrayal of the iconic character in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In a discussion with The Wall Street Journal, Ford humorously remarked on the authenticity of Baker's performance, 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."
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