Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Denounces Nazis With In-Game Statement

As a seasoned gamer who has weathered countless virtual storms and battles over the years, I can confidently say that Bethesda’s upcoming game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the adventure genre. The fact that they’ve made it clear their stance on Nazis in the game is a welcome move, considering the current global climate.


For those who have enjoyed Indiana Jones movies, it’s clear how he feels about Nazis – he’s been delivering punches to their faces since Raiders of the Lost Ark premiered in 1981. In fact, Nazis have appeared as villains in two out of the four subsequent films. The upcoming game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, developed by Bethesda, will reinforce the franchise’s anti-Nazi theme through an in-game declaration.

According to Video Games Chronicle, the developers of The Great Circle, MachineGames, have made it clear that the narrative and content within this game do not promote, glorify, or support the ideologies, events, or actions of Nazi and fascist regimes, nor any other regimes. Furthermore, they are not intending to minimize war crimes, genocide, and other atrocities against humanity.

This statement arises during an increase in neo-Nazi actions, both in Europe and America. The Indiana Jones series has never deeply explored the heavy real-world consequences of Nazi crimes, and the game will maintain this pattern by blending history with fantastical aspects. However, be confident that Dr. Jones will confront the game’s Nazis in the same manner he has for the past 43 years.

Kurt Indovina from TopMob recently revealed his initial impressions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, noting similarities to Dishonored. He emphasized that the game goes beyond merely emulating the aesthetic of Indiana Jones, instead capturing the essence of what it means to be Indiana Jones. This makes for an exciting possibility, not just for franchise enthusiasts, but also for the adventure genre in general.

The adventure game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is set to launch for Xbox Series X|S and PC on December 9th. The PlayStation 5 version will be available in 2025.

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2024-10-29 23:39