Leaks have surfaced online suggesting that Disney is eager for more Indiana Jones games after the acclaim for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Jez Corden, a known leaker for information regarding Microsoft products, shared that he had "heard that Disney picked up the phone and wants more Indiana Jones," with the hope that MachineGames could release a sequel to The Great Circle alongside Wolfenstein 3 "concurrently."
Released in December 2024 through Xbox Game Pass, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been widely successful among critics and fans alike, due to its faithfulness to Indy's movie counterparts, with engaging action-adventure gameplay. The rumors that Disney is keen on expanding the catalog of Indiana Jones games signal great news for fans, as the renewed interest in the iconic archaeologist comes at an all-time high for Indy in the gaming sphere.
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Execs Are Keen On Exploring More Indiana Jones Adventures
While the information from Jez Corden on his XB2 podcast remains a rumor at the moment, these reports signal positivity for fans due to Disney's eagerness for more Indiana Jones games. The fact that Disney executives have "picked up the phone" themselves highlights their belief in MachineGames' excellent take on the swashbuckling explorer. The enthusiasm for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle doesn't end with Disney though, as the studio that oversaw its development has expressed similar sentiments in interviews.
Douglas Reilly, VP of Lucasfilm Games, was interviewed by Variety about the success of the Great Circle. Whilst Reilly didn't confirm that an Indy gaming franchise was guaranteed, he did state that Lucasfilm Games is "always looking for great stories. And the good news is, there’s a lot of space in between the films where we could tell more and more Indiana Jones stories that I think would be super interesting." The potential for even more Indy gaming adventures across different locales seems highly likely thanks to this shared vision between the developers, producers, and IP owners.
Our Take: Indiana Jones Must Have More Gaming Adventures
The Great Circle Could Be A Launchpad For Indiana Jones Games
The huge success of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle proves that the iconic character should become more of a gaming mainstay. The previous Indy games did not receive the mainstream recognition of The Great Circle, with only the Lego adaptations coming close to matching it. MachineGames broke the mold thanks to blending nostalgia and recreations of iconic scenes with contemporary game design. Stunning visuals, tense gameplay, and complex puzzles have contributed to its acclaim, resulting in a score of 86 on Metacritic.
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While Indy's next journey after The Great Circle should be a direct sequel led by MachineGames, the possibilities for new Indiana Jones adventures are endless. Modern VR gaming technology is becoming more mainstream, and utilizing virtual reality could be another option to explore for developers. There remain many other potential narratives for Indy in the gap between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, and Disney's enthusiasm for exploring this signifies a landmark gaming moment for Indy. It is clear that Indiana Jones deserves more gaming adventures, and the demand is set to continue all thanks to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
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