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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s creative director, Axel Torvenius, has stated that the game is designed to run at 60 frames per second on both the Xbox Series X and Series S. Discussing the game’s technical performance, the creative director forIndiana Jones and the Great Circlepromised to share more details as the release date gets closer.
Developed by MachineGames in partnership with Lucasfilm,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlebrings a fresh adventure forIndiana Jones, with a first-person perspective that takes players to places like the Himalayas and ancient sites in Asia. Instead of focusing mainly on combat, the game will emphasize exploration, solving puzzles, and using stealth. Additionally, aspecial edition ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circleoffers early accessand includes collectibles like a replica of the Allmaker Relic.
In aninterview with Windows Central, Torvenius said, “the ambition is that the game runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.” This performance goal ensures that players on the Series S won’t get a downgraded experience, which is something many Xbox users have come to expect. Torvenius added that while more technical details will be revealed as the December 9 release date approaches, the team’s main focus is delivering a visually consistent, high-quality experience on all platforms. The director also mentioned thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circlehas been created to capture the feeling of the original movies.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Aims to Run at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X|S
Torvenius promised thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewould blend puzzles, action, and storytelling elements. MachineGames has focused on giving the game a “roller-coaster” feel, gradually introducing new mechanics as players explore different locations. Torvenius also highlighted that the game’s core is built around three key elements: gameplay, pacing, and art. Each of these has been carefully crafted to deliver the classicIndiana Jonesthrill while also introducing new mechanics that fit today’s gaming standards.
Torvenius explained that to makeIndiana Jones and the Great Circlefeel authentic, the team looked at archive materials like rare photos and concept art from the original movies. The game’s environments are designed to pull players right into Indy’s familiar world, staying true to the classic feel rather than reinventing it.
The ambition is that the game runs at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.YOU ARE INDIANA JONESLive the adventure as Indy in a thrilling story full of exploration, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. As the brilliant archaeologist – famed for his keen intellect, cunning resourcefulness, and trademark humor – you will travel the world in a race against enemy forces to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time.A WORLD OF MYSTERY AWAITSTravel from the halls of Marshall College to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, the sunken temples of Sukhothai, and beyond. When a break-in in the dead of night ends in a confrontation with a mysterious colossal man, you must set out to discover the world-shattering secret behind the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact. Forging new alliances and facing familiar enemies, you’ll engage with intriguing characters, use guile and wits to solve ancient riddles, and survive intense set-pieces.WHIP-CRACKING ACTIONIndiana’s trademark whip remains at the heart of his gear and can be used to distract, disarm, and attack enemies. But the whip isn’t just a weapon, it’s Indy’s most valuable tool for navigating the environment. Swing over unsuspecting patrols and scale walls as you make your way through a striking world. Combine stealth infiltration, melee combat, and gunplay to combat the enemy threat and unravel the mystery.THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERYVenture through a dynamic mix of linear, narrative-driven gameplay and open-area maps. Indulge your inner explorer and unearth a world of fascinating secrets, deadly traps ,and fiendish puzzles, where anything could potentially hide the next piece of the mystery – or snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
