Summary
The latest trailer for the anticipated action-packed adventure gameIndiana Jones and the Great Circleshowcased exotic landscapes and gripping combat alongside an unexpected Easter egg for eagle-eyed viewers. The developers atMachineGamesare no stranger to filling their games with Easter eggs and references to older entries in their franchises, as seen in their beloved Wolfenstein reboots.
While most viewers were fixated on Troy Bakers' captivating delivery of the game’s expansive scope, some fans online were quick to speculate about another iconic Indy setting. Despite the excitement,it’s still unconfirmed whether this was a simple nod to the iconicDisneyride or a sneak-peak at one of the many locales to explore. Regardless of how fully fledged the inclusion will be, it speaks to how deeply the developers care for the franchise, reflecting the level of detail the game strives to achieve for fans of the series.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Devs On Potential Comparisons: “We Are Doing Something Completely New & Quite Different”
Two of the developers behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle spoke to SR at Gamescom about the exciting prospect of adapting the beloved IP.
Exploring The Temple Of The Forbidden Eye First-Hand
What This Could Mean For Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circleplans to keep the trend of Easter eggs alive, as X usertylerllewtaingnoticed the name of theDisneylandrideIndiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the ForbiddenEyein Indy’s journal. The originalIndiana Jones Adventureride itself is incredibly atmospheric, featuring a high level of detail that would translate exceedingly well into game form. If theForbidden Eyeis included inThe Great Circle,fans can expect anexhilarating car chase through a forgotten temple, facing off against giant snakes and ancient curses, while escaping the iconic boulder from the first film.
Further supporting the theory that the game might have more than just a nod to the ride is X userrocco_botte, who noticed how closely the game’s inclusion matches the map of theForbidden Eye. The developers could have used just the name or a recognizable symbol from the ride but insteadchose to create a one-to-one replica of the map,likely having it scanned from the source. This has raised the suspicion of some fans eagerly awaiting the release to see if the theory holds true or not that the temple will be playable in the full release, or even one of theconfirmed future DLC.
The Future Of The Franchise Going Forward
A Potential Sneak-Peak At The New Disney World Indiana Jones Ride
WithIndiana Jones And the Great Circletaking Indy all across the globe, there’s even more room to fitEaster eggs andnotable characters for both past and future entriesin the franchise. The game’s release is still a few years ahead of the newIndy Experiencecoming toDisney World’s Animal Kingdomin 2027, but that doesn’t eliminate the possibility of another crossover. With the inclusion ofThe Temple of The Forbidden Eyeand how anticipated theGreat Circleis for long-time fans, it makes sense thatDisneymight use it as free advertising for the new experience.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Preview: Indy Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Ahead of Gamescom 2024, I attended a virtual preview event for Indiana Jones & The Great Circle and got a better look at its gameplay.
Not much has been revealed about the upcomingDisney Worldtie-in attraction, except that Indy will take riders along with him to explore an ancient Mayan temple and face off against an unknown mythological creature. GivenDisney’slove for references and the developer’s attention to detail, there’s a chanceGolden Circlemight include some aspects or references to the future ride. There’s still a lot to learn about the game as the full release ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circleapproaches, but fans should be on the lookout for any Easter Eggs in future trailers.
