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

Discover how MachineGames, the developers behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, have made a compassionate choice for animal lovers in their upcoming game. Learn about this decision and dive into more details about the adventure.

No Dogs Will Be Harmed in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

“Indiana Jones is a Dog Person,” Said MachineGames’ Creative Director

In an era where video games often feature violent encounters with animals, from Nazi dogs in Wolfenstein to rabid wolves in Resident Evil 4, MachineGames is steering Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in a different direction.

"Indiana Jones is a dog person," Jens Andersson, MachineGames' Creative Director, revealed in an interview with IGN. Despite the adventurous and sometimes intense nature of Indy’s quests, the developers have decided that while Indy can engage in combat with human foes, his interactions with dogs will be non-violent. This choice marks a significant departure from their earlier games like Wolfenstein, where animal combat was commonplace.

"It’s a family-friendly IP in many ways," Andersson explained. "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 to launch on December 9th for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a planned release for PS5 in Spring 2025, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle takes place in 1937, bridging the gap between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The game begins with Indy on a mission to recover artifacts stolen from Marshall College, leading him on a global quest from the Vatican to the Egyptian pyramids, and even to the underwater temples of Sukhothai.

Indy’s iconic whip is not only a means of traversal but also a weapon to disarm and combat human adversaries as he navigates through expansive, open-world-inspired environments. Importantly, for fans of furry friends, MachineGames assures that no dogs will fall victim to Indy’s whip during this adventure.

For a deeper look into the gameplay of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, explore our detailed article below!