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10 October 2025

Indiana Jones Game Gets Major Free Anniversary Update

MachineGames celebrates its 15th anniversary with a new mode, Cairo outfit, and a mysterious ending for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Indiana Jones is back in the spotlight, and this time it’s not just because of ancient artifacts or daring escapes from booby-trapped tombs. Instead, the celebrated archaeologist’s latest digital adventure, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is set to receive a major, free Anniversary Update on October 10, 2025. The update, which marks the 15th anniversary of developer MachineGames, promises to breathe new life into one of 2024’s most acclaimed titles, delighting both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

While the timing of the update might seem odd—after all, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was released just last December—the milestone being celebrated belongs to MachineGames itself. According to PC Gamer, this is a nod to the studio’s decade and a half of creating memorable gaming experiences, rather than the game’s own birthday. Still, for players, the celebration is all about what’s being added to the game.

The headline feature of the Anniversary Update is the introduction of a New Game+ mode, a much-requested addition that lets players revisit the adventure with all their previously acquired Adventure Books, unspent Adventure Points, local currency, and medicine bottles. This means that on a second playthrough, players can tackle the story with a fully powered-up Indiana, making for a more dynamic and, perhaps, even more challenging experience. MachineGames recommends cranking up the difficulty for this run, but ultimately, it’s up to the player—so long as those infamous Nazi villains are still getting their comeuppance.

There’s more incentive than ever to dive back in: completing the game in New Game+ unlocks a brand-new ending sequence that rolls after the credits. As reported by Windows Central, this fresh epilogue is shrouded in mystery, leaving fans to speculate whether it hints at future content or perhaps even the next chapter in MachineGames’ storytelling. For now, it’s a reward that adds a new layer of intrigue to an already globetrotting tale.

Players looking to change up Indy’s look will be pleased as well. The update introduces a new Cairo-themed outfit, perfect for traversing the game’s sweltering desert locales without that signature—yet impractical—leather jacket. And that’s not all: MachineGames has promised that more outfits are on the horizon, giving fans even more ways to personalize their adventurer as they journey from Peru to Gizeh, Sukhothai, and Iraq.

In a nod to the game’s international audience, the Anniversary Update will also allow players to mix and match any of the nine available voice languages with any of the 14 text languages. So, if you’ve ever wanted to hear German voice acting while reading Korean subtitles, now’s your chance. This kind of flexibility is rare in big-budget games and reflects MachineGames’ commitment to accessibility and player choice.

Technical improvements are a big part of the update, too. The patch notes, shared by both PC Gamer and Windows Central, detail a slew of fixes addressing everything from enemy animations to mission-specific bugs. For instance, the update resolves a quirky issue where enemies might linger in a “stumble” animation if punched at just the wrong moment, or where pushing a grabbed enemy into a tight space could leave them awkwardly stuck in place. There’s also a fix for a finisher animation that previously saw the camera clipping through Indy’s arms—a small detail, perhaps, but one that can break immersion for eagle-eyed players.

Mission and quest-related fixes have been applied across the board, including to the game’s DLC and various global locations. In the Gladiator puzzle, pipes will now be placed correctly, and the animation of a blackshirt being dropped from a bridge will play as intended. Other tweaks address missing audio in Peru’s main menu, non-animating villager clothing in Gizeh, and persistent boat engine sounds in Sukhothai’s rebel village at night. Even the siren sounds in Iraq—triggered by skipping a particular cinematic—will now behave properly. These may sound like minor issues, but for players who crave a seamless adventure, they’re welcome changes.

The update doesn’t stop at gameplay fixes. The user interface gets some attention, too, with correct price displays for guides and books at vendors, making it easier for players to manage their in-game resources. PC players benefit from targeted fixes: for example, binding the interact/use key to the same button as “buy” at vendors no longer prevents purchases, and setting reflections to the lowest quality won’t render objects pitch black. There’s even a localization tweak, ensuring Arabic quick-inventory warning text aligns correctly—a small but meaningful nod to the game’s global reach.

One of the most forward-looking features in the Anniversary Update is support for the upcoming ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. As Windows Central notes, the game will automatically detect when it’s running on these devices and adjust graphics settings for optimal performance. This move signals MachineGames’ and Bethesda’s commitment to making their games accessible across a wide range of hardware, especially as handheld PC gaming continues to surge in popularity. The Xbox Ally handhelds themselves are set to launch on October 16, just days after the update goes live, and preorders are already open in most countries.

For those who haven’t yet embarked on Indy’s latest quest, there’s never been a better time. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (via Steam and Xbox on PC), and PlayStation 5. A Nintendo Switch 2 port is in the works, with a planned release in 2026. The game is also included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, making it easily accessible to subscribers.

Looking ahead, MachineGames’ future remains a topic of speculation and excitement. The studio’s leadership has expressed interest in developing Wolfenstein 3, and reports suggest a Wolfenstein TV series is in development with Amazon. While the team is also working on the Switch 2 port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, fans may be waiting a while for the next big project. In the meantime, the Anniversary Update is a generous gift to the community, ensuring that Indy’s latest adventure remains fresh and engaging as the studio celebrates its own history.

All told, the Anniversary Update for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is more than just a patch—it’s a testament to MachineGames’ dedication to its craft and its fans. With new gameplay modes, fresh outfits, technical fixes, and a mysterious new ending, players have every reason to dust off their fedoras and whip and dive back in for another round of adventure.