Bethesda has exciting news for fans of the iconic adventurer: MachineGames' latest addition to the franchise, *Indiana Jones and The Great Circle*, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 15 for early access, with a global release following on April 17. Pre-ordering the game grants players this early access privilege.
This PS5 release comes four months after the game's initial launch on Xbox and PC. Alongside the announcement, Bethesda released a playful promotional trailer featuring two of the most recognizable voices in gaming: Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, famous for his role as Nathan Drake in the Uncharted series. The trailer, rich with humor and camaraderie, showcases a delightful interaction between the actors, highlighting the shared lineage of their characters.
In the trailer, Baker and North engage in a light-hearted conversation, acknowledging the influence Indiana Jones has had on the Uncharted series. The meeting of these two characters, albeit through their actors, signifies a full circle moment for *The Great Circle*. There's an amusing twist, as Microsoft-owned Bethesda has enlisted North, known for Sony's Uncharted series, for this promotional effort. Though North avoids directly mentioning Nathan Drake or Uncharted, his playful delivery adds a layer of knowing humor to the video.
North, in character, suggests he's in a rush due to potential interruptions, a nod to Nathan Drake's typical adventures. He then quizzes Baker on how he plans to handle private military forces with just a whip. Baker responds with a nod to using his head, to which North humorously suggests a "headbutt" and shares his preference for sidearms and a casual, half-tucked style. The banter continues as they discuss their differing approaches to ancient artifacts—North aiming to sell them, while Baker plans to donate them to museums. This exchange symbolizes Nathan Drake welcoming Indiana Jones into an exclusive club of adventurers, with North warmly stating, "Welcome to the club."
This promotional effort underscores Microsoft's ongoing strategy to expand its games to multiple platforms, a move that has seen several Xbox titles cross over to rival consoles. *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* joins this trend, following in the footsteps of other Microsoft titles like *Forza Horizon 5* and *Doom: The Dark Ages*. The game's launch on Game Pass has already attracted 4 million players, a number expected to surge with the PS5 release.
Adding to the excitement, Harrison Ford, the legendary actor behind Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance in the game. In a discussion with *The Wall Street Journal*, Ford humorously remarked on the talent and creativity behind Baker's portrayal, 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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