Bethesda has exciting news for fans of the iconic adventurer, announcing that MachineGames' latest title, *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle*, will launch on PlayStation 5 for early access on April 15, ahead of its global release on April 17. Pre-ordering the game grants players access to this early window.
This PS5 release follows four months after the game's initial launch on Xbox and PC. Alongside the announcement, a playful promotional trailer was released, featuring a unique meeting between two of the most celebrated video game actors: Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, famous for portraying Nathan Drake in the PlayStation-exclusive *Uncharted* series. The trailer not only celebrates the connection between the two franchises but also marks a full-circle moment for *The Great Circle* itself.
In the trailer, the chemistry between Baker and North is palpable as they engage in a lighthearted conversation. North, embodying the spirit of Nathan Drake, playfully hints at his character's penchant for breaking into places, while Baker discusses facing Private Military Forces armed only with a whip. Their banter reflects the essence of their characters, with North's Drake being more inclined to sell ancient artifacts for profit, contrasting Baker's Indiana Jones, who prefers donating them to museums. This exchange symbolizes Nathan Drake welcoming Indiana Jones into an "exclusive club" of adventurers, with North humorously declaring, "Welcome to the club."
Adding an interesting twist, Microsoft-owned Bethesda has enlisted Nolan North, known for his role in Sony's *Uncharted* series, for this promotional video. While North avoids mentioning anything directly linked to Sony's franchise, his performance is filled with nods to his iconic role, creating a fun and engaging crossover moment.
This move is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to release its games across multiple platforms, a trend that has already seen titles like *Forza Horizon 5* and *Doom: The Dark Ages* expand beyond Xbox. *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle* is set to further benefit from this approach, especially given its success on Game Pass, where it has already reached 4 million players—a number expected to grow significantly with the PS5 launch.
Indiana Jones Movies, Games, and TV Shows in Chronological Order
14 Images
Adding to the excitement, Harrison Ford, the legendary actor behind Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance in *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." This endorsement from Ford underscores the high-quality portrayal of the beloved character by Baker, further fueling anticipation for the game's release on PS5.
