Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Won't Let the Unforgiveable Happen

MachineGames, the studio behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has confirmed a heartwarming detail: players won't be able to harm any dogs in the upcoming game. Let's delve into this decision and other game features.

Protecting Canine Companions in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Indy's a Dog Lover!

While many games feature violence against animals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle takes a different, more compassionate approach. Creative Director Jens Andersson explained to IGN, "Indiana Jones is a dog person." Despite the series' action-packed nature, dogs will be encountered without harm. This marks a significant departure from MachineGames' previous work, such as Wolfenstein, where animal combat was commonplace.

Andersson further elaborated, stating, "It’s a family-friendly IP in many ways," explaining the decision to avoid harming dogs. "How do we do that well? Well, these are the kind of things that we do. We have dogs as enemies, but you don’t really hurt the dogs. You scare them away."

Set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, the game begins with Indy pursuing stolen artifacts. His adventure spans diverse locations, from the Vatican to Egyptian pyramids and the submerged temples of Sukhothai.

Indy's trusty whip is both a traversal tool and a weapon, used to disarm and subdue human enemies as he navigates open-world-inspired environments. Rest assured, dog lovers: Indy's whip will remain dog-free in this adventure.

For more in-depth gameplay details, explore our related article! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches December 9th on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PS5 release tentatively scheduled for Spring 2025.