Exclusive: How Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Became an Xbox Powerhouse
Discover a surprising twist in the ongoing FTC v Microsoft hearing, as it is unveiled that MachineGames' highly anticipated Indiana Jones game was originally planned to be released on multiple platforms before the Xbox acquisition Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Bethesda has announced that the upcoming Indiana Jones game developed by MachineGames will be exclusive to Xbox and PC. This confirmation was made during the FTC v. Microsoft hearing, which is investigating the Activision Blizzard deal. Until now, not much information was known about the game, including its platform availability.
Although it was expected that Microsoft would provide an update on MachineGames' project during the recent Xbox showcase, the company has largely remained silent. However, a job posting from last year hinted that the Indiana Jones game might feature multiplayer and companion gameplay. Bethesda and Microsoft have not yet officially confirmed or provided any details about the game, but this recent announcement is sure to generate discussions among gamers.
As part of the ongoing FTC v. Microsoft hearing, it was confirmed by Pete Hines, Bethesda's head of global publishing, that MachineGames' highly anticipated game Indiana Jones will be exclusively available on Xbox and PC. Additionally, it was revealed during the witness testimony that Disney had previously entered into a multi-platform deal for the game, which was later amended after Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda. When questioned about this change, Hines explained that Bethesda's decision was driven by a desire to reduce risk and achieve a certain level of certainty, all while bringing Indiana Jones to Xbox Game Pass.
Sony's opposition to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard remains strong, with PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan stating that if the deal goes through, Activision could be excluded from the PlayStation 6. Sony argues that it cannot take the risk of allowing a direct competitor to have access to its information. It remains to be seen how Microsoft will navigate these challenges as regulators and rivals push back against the acquisition. The exclusivity of the Indiana Jones game on Xbox platforms will also be interesting to observe once it is released.
MachineGames’ Indiana Jones game is in development for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: The Verge
