All three editions ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circleand their bonuses have been revealed ahead of the game’s launch. Scheduled for release on July 18, 2025, this will be the first major game in theIndiana Jonesfranchise since the social gameIndiana Jones Adventure Worldin 2011. Already praised for itsincredible immersion, this originalIndiana Jonesstory is shaping up to be 2024’s last major release - and the goodies bundled in with its special editions reflect its triple-A status.
At launch,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlewill only be available on Xbox and PC, but aPS5 version is expected a few months later. Therefore, the following three editions - Standard, Premium, and Collector’s - are only available for those platforms. PS5 editions are likely to be announced closer to its release on that platform, but whether they’ll follow these templates remains to be seen.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle: Standard & Game Pass Editions
Standard Edition Preorder & Game Pass Bonuses
The Standard Edition ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis the least expensive, at $69.99 USD across all platforms. However, that also means it’s the least inclusive, even if it does come with a couple of bonuses for players who preorder. The Standard Edition ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circlecomes withThe Last Crusade Pack, a piece of DLC containing two in-game items referencing Indy’s appearance inThe Last Crusade. Players will have access to a Traveling Suit, a gray two-piece featuring a blue tie. They’ll also get the Lion Tamer Whip, but it’s unknown whether this has any gameplay benefits or if it’s just a cosmetic choice.
The Lion Tamer Whip references the incident in which Indy first used his characteristic whip, in which he fought off a lion on a runaway circus train. This incident was also responsible for the scar on his chin and his fear of snakes.
Keep in mind, though, thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewill also be a day-one Game Pass release.Game Pass players will receive the same bonuses as Standard Edition preorderers, regardless of when they start playing the game.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle: Premium Edition
Everything In The Premium Edition (Plus, Premium Upgrades)
Next up isthe Premium Edition, the middle-of-the-road option at $99.99 across platforms. When preordered, the Premium Edition includes everything in the Standard/Game Pass Edition - i.e.,The Last Crusade Packwith the Traveling Suit and the Lion Tamer Whip. All purchases of the Premium Edition include a few extra add-ons, too.
Perhaps most prominently,players who preorder the Premium Edition ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewill be able to access the game up to three days early, likely beginning on December 6. However, the actual amount of early access time they’ll receive depends on their time zone, and may be subject to Game Pass outages. Large player counts are to be expected around the time of this major release, so outages, long wait times for cloud streaming, and other hiccups are to be expected.
The Premium Edition also includes access toThe Order of Giants, a story DLC expected sometime after the release ofThe Great Circle. Premium edition buyers won’t have to spend any extra to play the DLC, which is expected to have a strong story focus with ties to the main quest, when it comes out. But without a release date forThe Order of Giants, it’s hard to confirm when this reward will be available for the claiming.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Deep Dive Gameplay Trailer Showcases Puzzle Solving, Gear & Combat
With less than a month until release, a new trailer dives deep into the different gameplay aspects of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Finally, there are a few digital goodies. The Premium Edition includes two:a digital art book and theTemple of DoomOutfit, which puts Indy in a grimy, sweaty vest with a plunging neckline open to the top of his chest. This, of course, reflectsIndy’s appearance inIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle: Collector’s Edition
Everything In The Collector’s Edition
Last but certainly not least isthe Collector’s Edition ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, the most expensive and expansive by far at a whopping $189. It is, however, the only version of the game to include any physical add-ons alongside the game itself.
The Collector’s Edition includes everything the Premium Edition does:The Last Crusade Pack, three days of early access,The Order of GiantsDLC when launched, the digital artbook, and theTemple of DoomOutfit. However, it also includes four physical items, the first of which isa replica of the Allmaker relic as it appears in-game. The role of this mysterious artifact is yet unknown, but it’s clear that it connects in some way to the Great Circle.
The All-Maker is also a deity worshiped by the Skaal inThe Elder Scrollsseries, also developed by Bethesda.
The Collector’s Edition also includes an 11-inch globe, on which the Great Circle itself is outlined in red pen. The globe contains a hidden storage compartment (presumably between the northern and southern hemispheres) for secreting away any artifacts the player might be hiding. Finally,the Collector’s Edition includes the New Adventure journal (i.e., an empty notebook) and a Jumbo Steelbookdisplay case, bearing an image of Indy’s characteristic hat and whip on a gold-colored background.
And with that, that’s everything contained in every edition of Bethesda’s upcoming Indiana Jones adaptation. More information, including on the in-game whip’s actual use, the role of the Allmaker relic, and the release date ofThe Order of GiantsDLC, are likely to be revealed afterIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis launched.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a first-person action-adventure game developed by the creative team at MachineGames. Set in 1937 between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, players take on the role of the titular globe-trotting adventurer/archaeology professor Dr. Indiana Jones, as he races across the world to stop a dangerous organization from utilizing the power of the mystical Great Circle.
