Reports suggest a PlayStation 5 port of Bethesda's and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is slated for release in the first half of 2025. This follows the game's anticipated launch on Xbox Series X/S and PC later this year.
PS5 Release Confirmed by Insider Sources?
Industry insider Nate the Hate, known for accurate leaks regarding Microsoft's multi-platform strategies, claims the title will be a timed Xbox console exclusive for the 2024 holiday season, with a subsequent PS5 release in early 2025. This information has been corroborated by Insider Gaming, citing NDAs with various media outlets.
Shifting Xbox Exclusivity Strategy?
This potential PS5 release aligns with growing speculation about Microsoft's evolving approach to platform exclusivity. Following reports from The Verge earlier this year, suggesting Microsoft and Bethesda are considering broader releases for major Xbox titles (including Starfield and Indiana Jones), this Indiana Jones port would solidify this trend.
Microsoft's "Xbox Everywhere" initiative, which has already brought titles like Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded to other platforms, further supports this shift away from strict console exclusivity. Evidence suggests there's increasing flexibility regarding future first-party Xbox game releases on PlayStation.
More Details at Gamescom?
Further details concerning Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are anticipated during Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 20th. Geoff Keighley's event promises a closer look at the game, potentially including a firm release date alongside other highly anticipated titles like COD: Black Ops 6, Monster Hunter: Wilds, Civilization 7, Marvel's Rivals, and Dune: Awakening.