Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Won't Let the Unforgiveable Happen

MachineGames, the studio behind Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, assures players that no harm will come to any canine companions in their upcoming adventure game. Let's explore this decision and other game details.

No Dogs Will Be Harmed in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

A Dog Lover's Indiana Jones

While many games feature violence against animals, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny takes a different approach. MachineGames Creative Director, Jens Andersson, confirmed to IGN, "Indiana Jones is a dog person." This commitment to animal welfare means that while Indy will engage in combat with human enemies, his interactions with dogs will be entirely non-violent. This marks a significant departure from MachineGames' previous work, such as the Wolfenstein series.

Andersson explained, "It's a family-friendly IP in many ways. We have dogs in the game, but you won't hurt them. You'll scare them away."

Launching December 9th on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PS5 release slated for Spring 2025, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. Indy's quest begins with the pursuit of stolen artifacts from Marshall College, leading him on a globe-trotting adventure from the Vatican to the Egyptian pyramids and even the submerged temples of Sukhothai.

Indy's trusty whip will be used for both traversal and combat, allowing him to disarm and subdue human foes as he navigates the open-world inspired environments. But rest assured, dog lovers: Indy's whip will remain safely away from any four-legged friends.

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