Bethesda has exciting news for fans of the iconic adventurer: MachineGames' eagerly anticipated title, *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle*, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 15 for those who pre-order and secure early access. The global release will follow shortly after on April 17. This PS5 release comes four months after the game's debut on Xbox and PC, marking a significant expansion for the franchise.
Alongside this announcement, Bethesda released a playful promotional trailer featuring a delightful interaction between two of the gaming world's most celebrated actors: Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones in the game, and Nolan North, known for his role as Nathan Drake in the *Uncharted* series. The trailer cleverly plays on the similarities between the two characters, showcasing a full-circle moment for *The Great Circle* itself.
In the trailer, Baker and North engage in a light-hearted conversation, with North humorously suggesting he might have to make a quick exit due to his character's penchant for attracting trouble. The banter continues as they discuss their approaches to dealing with adversaries, with Baker's Indy preferring to use his wit and whip, while North's Nathan Drake leans towards more conventional weaponry.
The actors also share a mutual appreciation for ancient artifacts, albeit with different intentions—North's character often seeks to sell them, whereas Baker's Indy aims to preserve them in museums. This playful exchange culminates in North welcoming Baker into the "very exclusive club" of adventurers, symbolically bridging the worlds of *Indiana Jones* and *Uncharted*.
This release on PlayStation 5 is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to expand its gaming portfolio across multiple platforms. *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle* joins the ranks of other Microsoft titles like *Forza Horizon 5* and *Doom: The Dark Ages* in making the leap to rival consoles.
Since its launch, *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle* has already attracted a staggering 4 million players, thanks in part to its day-one availability on Game Pass. The upcoming PS5 release is expected to further boost these numbers significantly.
In related news, the original Indiana Jones actor, Harrison Ford, expressed his approval of Troy Baker's portrayal of the character. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Ford praised Baker's performance, humorously 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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