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Indiana Jones and the Great Circlereceived a release date along with a trailer at 2024’s Gamescom. The game was initially thought to be exclusive to Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem.
However, the latest trailer confirmed that the game will come to Sony’s PlayStation 5, too. This wasn’t well received in the community at all, and fans are less than happy, expressing their outrage on social media.
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The latest trailer for the upcoming game stirred the pot, agitated fans, and sparked outrage. It will be released on July 12, 2025, in Microsoft’s ecosystem.
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The game is alsoconfirmed to be released for PlayStation in Spring 2025. In the midst of this, fans are recalling statements made byPhil Spencerabout the upcoming game’s exclusivity:
the statement was carefully worded, and a lot of Xbox fans at the time and now have chosen not to listen to the context properly. Phil was asked whether Starfield and Indiana Jones were part of the first four games going to PS5, not whether they’d ever come to PS5.https://t.co/d6CW4tEi14
Another handle by ‘Damaged Sector’ added to the conversation and stated that Spencer was deliberately vague. He also alleged that the upcoming game might have already been under development for Sony’s ninth-generation console when Spencer made this statement.
He also said that people shouldn’t expect other titles to go over and that they want many exclusives.It was deceptive corporate speak. They didn’t just decide to move a game like Indiana Jones to PS5. They would have had PS5 in development at the time of the interview.
The outrage on social media from fans cannot be dismissed, as this isn’t the first time that Phil Spencer has seemingly disappointed and enraged fans. Moreover, it is also not the first time that Spencer has not kept his part of the deal.
The Outrage About Indy Aside, Spencer Has Backtracked on Promises Before, Too
Spencer has backtracked on statements and promises he made earlier, too. For example, on record, he said that two of the games that crossed over to other platforms would allow the console brand to continue investing in those game’s franchises.
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He also stated that it would make it easier to develop sequels and push those games forward:
However, among the two games crossing over, one wasHi-Fi RushbyTango Gameworks, a studio closed down recently by Spencer’s teamshortly afterHi-Fi Rushwent multiplatform.
Moreover, the CEO’s promise toActivision-Blizzard‘s employees after thestudio was acquired by Microsoft also lasted only four monthsbefore layoffs were announced. Considering these instances, it is clear why fans seem upset with him.
What do you think of the entire situation unfolding currently? Is this the last straw for Microsoft’s gaming brand? Is Indy going cross-platform good news, or does it spell doom for Microsoft? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Sparsh Jaimini
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Sparsh Jaimini Sharma is a video games enthusiast and a Games Writer. A true white-blooded Madridsta. He is often seen grinding away at EAFC 24’s Ultimate team and learning to code when he is not writing. A Batman fan and Arkham Games connoisseur. He is the quintessential DC aficionado.
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