MachineGames, the studio behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has confirmed a heartwarming detail: players won't be able to harm dogs in the upcoming game. Let's delve into this decision and other game features.
No Canine Casualties in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indy's a Dog Lover, Says MachineGames' Creative Director
While video games often feature violence against animals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle breaks this trend. Speaking with IGN, Creative Director Jens Andersson revealed, "Indiana Jones is a dog person." Despite the adventurous and sometimes intense nature of the game, dogs will be encountered without harm, a significant departure from MachineGames' previous titles, such as Wolfenstein.
Andersson explained, "It’s a family-friendly IP in many ways. We have dogs as encounters, but you don't hurt them. You scare them away."
Launching December 9th on Xbox Series X|S and PC (PS5 Spring 2025), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. Indy's quest begins with recovering stolen artifacts from Marshall College, taking him from the Vatican to Egyptian pyramids and even the submerged temples of Sukhothai.
Indy's whip is a versatile tool, used for traversal and combat against human enemies within open-world inspired levels. But rest assured, dog lovers: no furry friends will feel the sting of Indy's whip in this adventure.
For a deeper dive into the gameplay, explore our related article below!
