Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gameplay Deep Dive Details Combat, Exploration and Puzzles

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle received a gameplay deep dive Monday that detailed more of the game's combat, exploration and puzzles. Publisher Bethesda also shed more light on the premise of the story that sees Indy join the chase for a priceless stolen relic. The action-adventure title, that tells an original Indiana Jones story inspired by the films, is set to release on PC, Xbox Series S/X and Game Pass on December 9.

The nearly 15-minute-long gameplay deep dive video begins with Indy finding a relic inside a crypt. In typical Indiana Jones fashion, removing the relic from its pedestal triggers a collapse as the crypt begins to cave in. With the help of his trusted whip, Indiana Jones escapes the crumbling cavern.

The game' story kicks off with a break in that alerts Indy of a stolen relic, Pete Ward, audio director at developer MachineGames, said in the deep dive video. We're also introduced to other characters part of the adventure — Gina, an Italian journalist who's looking for her missing sister, and Indy's rival Emmerich Voss, who has been relentlessly hunting down mysterious artefacts across the globe.

While there's plenty of action, Indy will have to look for clues and trinkets that guide his way on the adventure. We see the titular archaeologist walking across snowy mountains, exploring ancient crypts and jumping across platforming sections. Solving environmental puzzles will be key to moving forward or finding optional hidden secrets, the developer said.

The deep dive also details the versatile tools that will be at Indy's disposal, from the multipurpose whip to a torch that aids exploration and lights up new paths. Indiana Jones' camera can take photos to reveal insights into historical sites and uncover crucial clues. It can also provide puzzle hints. Indy is also aided by his journal, that starts with a blank page and fills up with clues, photographs, maps and notes as you progress through the story.

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