Troy Baker's performance as Indiana Jones has been recognized at the 14th Annual New York Game Awards, where he won the award for Best Acting in a Game for his role in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
The game, which was released by the ZeniMax Media-owned Swedish studio MachineGames in December 2023, garnered accolades, even though it debuted too late to qualify for the prestigious Game Awards 2024. Baker's talent was highlighted amid tough competition, which included performances from Melina Juergens, John Eric Bentley, and Hannah Telle. "Baker beat out some other incredible talents to take home the prize..." noted the event organizers.
Players have praised The Great Circle not just for its captivating story and challenging puzzles, but also for its gameplay and humor. Set between the classic films Raiders of the Lost Ark and Last Crusade, the game carries the same wit and slapstick humor fans have come to love. "The Great Circle is set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and Last Crusade, with fans of the film franchise thrilled by the game's use of wit and slapstick humor..." reported GameSpot.
Following the acclaim and growing popularity of the game, rumors have begun to surface about Disney's ambitions to expand the franchise with more Indiana Jones games. According to industry insiders, "With the continued success of the MachineGames title, recent rumors imply Disney wants more Indiana Jones games..." This prospect excites many fans eager for Baker to reprise his role.
On the technical side, The Great Circle is set to undergo several updates, including the integration of DLSS4 Multi-Frame Generation, once the RTX 50 graphics cards become available. Currently, the game is playable on PC and Xbox Series X/S, with plans for it to release on PlayStation 5 sometime early next year. "The game is slated to release for PlayStation 5 in early 2025..." noted Polygon, though no specific launch date has been confirmed as of yet.
Meanwhile, MachineGames appears to be venture-ready, as Linkedln postings reveal they are working on multiple unannounced projects. Many speculate this could include another entry in the Indiana Jones series, and fans are eagerly awaiting news of new content. "While one of these may be another Indiana Jones entry, many fans are also expecting a new Wolfenstein game..." reported PC Gamer, referencing the last release from the series occurring six years ago.
For now, as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gains awards and accolades, the gaming community remains optimistic about the future of the beloved franchise, especially with Baker's award-winning portrayal solidifying its legacy among fans of the series.