Does Indiana Jones & The Great Circle Have Early Access?

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is one of the biggest titles releasing on Xbox and PC this year. Developed by MachineGames, who previously worked on the modern series, the studio's latest project is set to deliver a thrilling first-person, action-packed adventure that will give fans of the film series the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of the globetrotting archaeologist. With such a huge release on the horizon, many players will be keen to get their hands on the new game as soon as possible.

There's a clear push from Microsoft and publisher Bethesda to entice players to dive into as soon as possible. The title is another in a multitude of major first-party releases that will be made available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on day one, further emphasizing the service as the premiere location for the biggest gaming releases, especially before 's eventual release on PS5. With this in mind, players will also be wondering if will receive early access as a result. Early access has become fairly commonplace in the industry, making it fair to assume that could also receive the same treatment.

will have early access. Not all players will have the opportunity to play the game at the earliest possible date, as early access is dependent on which edition the player has purchased. The game's official pre-order page on Bethesda's website shows that those who purchase the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade, or Collector's Edition of will be granted early access. Sadly, this does not include Game Pass members, as only the standard edition will be made available on the service, which does not allow for early access.

Microsoft's Xbox store page for the Digital Premium Upgrade says, "," implying a full purchase of the game is not necessary to upgrade to the Premium Edition and receive early access entitlement.

Early access just serves as one of many rewards provided for players who choose one of the larger editions for. Both the Premium and Collector's Editions include a digital artbook and an