As of April 24, 2025, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has received several significant updates since its initial release in December 2024. The most recent, Update 4, stands out as the game’s largest patch to date, introducing new content, quality-of-life improvements, and numerous bug fixes.ComicBook.com+1Pure Xbox+1
🆕 New Features: Adventure Books
Two new “Adventure Books” have been added, enhancing Indy’s combat abilities:Pure Xbox+2ComicBook.com+2IGN+2
- Open Season: Striking an enemy with the whip causes them to take increased damage from subsequent attacks.IGN
- Sleight of Hand: Allows Indy to pull an enemy’s weapon towards him after disarming them with the whip.IGN
These additions provide players with more strategic options during combat. ComicBook.com
⚙️ Quality-of-Life Improvements
Based on community feedback, several enhancements have been implemented:
- HUD Customization: Options to disable the center dot and the “Stealth Vignette” for a cleaner interface.IGN+1ComicBook.com+1
- Cutscene Skipping: Players can now skip cutscenes, even if they haven’t been viewed previously.IGN
- Map Navigation: Improved journal interface allows cycling between local and level maps in “lowered” mode.IGN
- Combat Indicators: A new timer around Indy’s health bar indicates how long alerted enemies will remain in search mode.IGN
- Controller Support: Enhanced compatibility for PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controllers on PC, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.IGN
- Accessibility: A new key binding to toggle High Contrast Mode on PC has been added.IGN
These improvements aim to make the gameplay experience more intuitive and accessible. IGN
🐞 Bug Fixes and Stability Enhancements
Update 4 addresses numerous bugs and stability issues:Pure Xbox+8ComicBook.com+8Pure Xbox+8
- Quest Fixes: Resolved issues preventing completion of certain side missions, such as the “Khmer Cogwheel Discovery” quest.IGN
- Collectibles: Fixed the “Fried Egg” note bug, ensuring all notes can now be collected.IGN
- Visual and Animation Tweaks: Improved animations for character movements and interactions, including smoother transitions during whip swings and more natural enemy behaviors.
- Combat Mechanics: Enhanced the responsiveness of combat actions, such as throwing defeated enemies over ledges and ensuring whip attacks are consistently recognized as offensive actions.
These fixes contribute to a more polished and seamless gaming experience. IGN
🔧 Technical Enhancements
The update also brings technical improvements:
- Graphics: Enhanced Ray-traced Global Illumination across all platforms without impacting performance, resulting in more realistic lighting and shadows.
- Controller Integration: Improved detection and configuration options for PlayStation and Steam Deck controllers on PC.
These enhancements aim to provide a more immersive and visually appealing experience. IGN
🔄 Recent Hotfix: Update 1.004
A subsequent hotfix, Update 1.004, has been released for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While specific details are limited, this patch focuses on additional bug fixes and performance optimizations to further stabilize the game. MP1st
Looking ahead, MachineGames is developing a DLC titled Indiana Jones and the Order of Giants, expected to release later in 2025. This expansion aims to continue Indy’s adventures with new content and challenges.
