Holy Grail, Batman! Is an Indiana Jones Sequel Already Unearthing Itself?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Rumors are circulating that a sequel to *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* is potentially in development, sparked by a ZeniMax job listing that hints at the project's filmic influences, suggesting more adventures for our favorite archeologist are on the horizon.
Right, so dust off your fedoras and prepare for adventure, because whispers are swirling that a sequel to *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* might already be in the works. This isn't just some lucky find in a dusty archive, mind you; it's a glint of gold suggesting more tomb-raiding action is on the horizon.
See, *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*, developed by MachineGames (the blokes behind the modern Wolfenstein games) and published by Bethesda, landed in December 2024 and was a proper hit. Critics loved it, players loved it, and it even managed to look good on the PS5 after its initial Xbox and PC release (no small feat, that). It quickly became one of Xbox's most popular first-party titles.
But what's got everyone reaching for their maps and compasses? A new job listing at ZeniMax (Bethesda's parent company) for a Senior Concept Artist. Now, *this* is where it gets interesting. The listing specifically mentions experience "working in the game and/or film industry" and familiarity with "the industry of entertainment (such as films)." Sound familiar? *The Great Circle* was heavily inspired by the Indiana Jones films, so connecting those dots seems like a fair assumption, doesn't it?
Of course, we need to apply a healthy dose of skepticism. As Travis from the original Game Rant article's comment section rightly pointed out, requiring film industry experience isn't exactly groundbreaking for big action game development. It *could* be for something else entirely. Maybe a new Wolfenstein? Or even a brand new IP? The possibilities are, dare I say, almost as vast as the jungles Indy loves to explore.
Adding fuel to the fire, the job listing emerges as the "Order of Giants" DLC for *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* prepares to launch on September 4th. Seems a bit late in the day to bring in a Senior Concept Artist to work on it, doesn't it? Most of the DLC's art assets should already be locked down.
Regardless, I reckon it's important to remember that nothing's confirmed yet. It's all speculation, albeit *informed* speculation. But the clues are there, lurking in the shadows like a hidden temple, waiting to be discovered. And frankly, a sequel would be a license to print money. Who wouldn't want more Indy adventures in video game form?
Until then, we'll keep our eyes peeled and our shovels ready. After all, you never know what treasures you might unearth. And maybe, just maybe, we'll be cracking that whip again sooner than we think.
Tags: Indiana Jones, MachineGames, Bethesda, Sequel, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant