Indiana Jones Game Development: Bethesda's Exciting Update Ignites Anticipation!

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The new Indiana Jones game developed by MachineGames is about halfway through its development, as revealed in an interview with Todd Howard.

The game's exclusivity to Xbox was confirmed during the Xbox vs FTC hearings, after Bethesda was acquired by Xbox. It is still uncertain whether the game will be in first-person or third-person perspective.

Bethesda's enigmatic Indiana Jones game has become slightly more transparent as new information emerges about its development timeline. MachineGames, the studio behind Wolfenstein and Quake, and helmed by Todd Howard as executive producer, is venturing into uncharted territory with this project. Previously teased with a short trailer in early 2021, Indiana Jones has piqued curiosity due to its secretive nature. Interestingly, it was recently revealed during the Xbox vs FTC hearings that the game was originally intended for multiple platforms. However, after Bethesda joined forces with Xbox, the exclusivity deal was reevaluated and Lucasfilm Games agreed to make Indiana Jones an exclusive title for the Xbox ecosystem. This decision was bolstered by the fact that MachineGames is now a first-party Xbox studio.

MachineGames' progress on Indiana Jones has become clearer to eager fans. In an interview feature by GQ with Todd Howard, delving into the production of Starfield ahead of the massive space RPG's imminent release, MachineGames' Indiana Jones was discussed. Revealed during this discussion was the fact that this exciting new title, featuring the legendary treasure hunter, is currently midway through its development. It's worth noting that January will mark the third anniversary since the initial reveal of Indiana Jones. This suggests that the announcement was made during the pre-production phase or at a very early stage in the game's actual development.

The mystery of whether Indiana Jones will be in first-person or third-person perspective still remains. MachineGames has only released first-person games so far, making it difficult for fans to imagine experiencing Indiana Jones in that format. When asked about the game's genre, Todd Howard described it as a "mashup," but it's still unclear if it will predominantly be in first or third-person. Many view a third-person Indiana Jones game as an exciting opportunity for MachineGames and a chance for Xbox to add a third-person action adventure title to its exclusive lineup.

Although Indiana Jones is said to be halfway through development, it will likely be a while before fans receive more information about this enigmatic "mashup" title from MachineGames. It's anticipated that the game won't be released until around 2025 at the earliest. However, there is a possibility that gameplay footage may be revealed as early as next year, potentially at Xbox's summer showcase or The Game Awards 2024.

Indiana Jones is in development for PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Source: GQ