Indiana Jones and the Great Circleclosed out last year on a strong note, as MachineGames and Bethesda brought gamers a brand-new Indy adventure that truly captured the essence of the franchise. Since its launch,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlehas expanded its reach to the PS5, and now fans across platforms have fresh content to look forward to.
At the most recent Xbox Games Showcase, it was revealed thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewill be getting its very first DLC. TitledThe Order of Giants, this upcoming expansion teases a brand-new mystery complete with a secret cult, complex puzzles, and ancient ruins all hidden below the city of Rome. A fresh chapter is exciting enough, but it also makes a strong case for MachineGames to continue bringing expansions to the action-adventure title for years to come.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is Fertile Soil to Bring Further Expansions to Life
Continuing to Honor the Spirit of the Indiana Jones Franchise
TheIndiana Jonesseries boasts a specific tone, and pinning it down was one of the biggest challenges MachineGames had during the game’s development. Thankfully, developers nailed the spirit oftheIndiana Jonesfranchise, making the game one of the best adaptations of the series in recent years. Now that an expansion is on the table, it could pave the way for even more DLCs, or even a full-blown sequel.
The Order of Giantswill feature the ruins of the Colosseum.
More Indiana Jones Games Could Form a Brand-New Trilogy
Microsoft has already teaseda potentialIndiana Jones and the Great Circlesequel. Microsoft CEO Phil Spencer recently talked with Variety about how happy the company was with the performance ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that there is “life left in that franchise.” This is far from official confirmation, but with the game’s success, Microsoft greenlighting a second chapter definitely isn’t too far outside the realm of possibility.
Not only would it be great to get extra Indy content, but it would also be completely on-brand. Whether it be another DLC or an entire sequel,Indiana Joneshas a reputation for being one of the biggest movie franchises in film history. It would be really fun to see that same type of franchise-building be repeated via video games. Also, sinceMachineGames recently canceled an unannounced project, it’s possible that the developer could be clearing its schedule in order to make room for anotherIndiana Joneschapter. This is purely speculation, but it wouldn’t be surprising.
The Order of Giantsis also introducing a brand-new character. Father Ricci is a young priest who recruits Indy to help him find a mysterious artifact.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s DLC is Right Around the Corner
For those craving moreIndiana Jonescontent,The Order of Giantsis only a few short months away.OnceThe Order of Giantsarrives, it will be interesting to see if MachineGames makes any further announcements later in the year. Of course, it will likely be a while before a full-blown sequel ever sees the light of day, but even confirmation that MachineGames is in the early stages of developing a second game would be exciting news.
Only time will tell, but right now,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlegetting an expansion withThe Order of Giantsis an exciting promise that more stories could potentially be down the road. After MachineGames was able to nailthe feeling of theIndiana Jonesfilms, it will be exciting to see what compelling mysteriesThe Order of Giantshas in store for players.
