Bethesda has exciting news for fans of the legendary archaeologist: MachineGames’ Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 15 for early access, followed by a global release on April 17. Players who pre-order the game will enjoy this early access perk.

This PS5 release, coming four months after the game's debut on Xbox and PC, was accompanied by a charming promotional trailer. The trailer features a delightful encounter between two of the most renowned video game actors: Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, the voice behind Uncharted's Nathan Drake. Given the Uncharted series' evident inspiration from Indiana Jones, this crossover is a poetic moment for The Great Circle.

Adding an intriguing twist, Microsoft-owned Bethesda cleverly included Nolan North, associated with Sony's Uncharted franchise, in their promotional video. While North avoids mentioning "Nathan Drake" or "Uncharted" directly, his performance subtly nods to his iconic role. In the trailer, North jokingly suggests he broke into the ornate room where they're filming, hinting at the typical high-stakes scenarios his character often faces.

North playfully questions Baker on how he plans to tackle Private Military Forces with just a whip. Baker, pointing to his head, starts to say, "use the old—" before North interjects with "headbutt," approvingly noting, "I like it. Aggressive." North then shares his preference for sidearms and casual attire, contrasting with Baker's character's style, leading to a humorous exchange about their half-tucked shirts.

The banter continues as both actors express their shared love for ancient artifacts, with North humorously proposing to sell them to the highest bidder, while Baker insists on donating them to museums. This playful interaction symbolizes Nathan Drake welcoming Indiana Jones into the exclusive club of adventurers, with North officially declaring, "Welcome to the club." This gesture signifies the coexistence of Xbox's Indiana Jones and PlayStation's Uncharted on Sony's console, united in their quest for adventure. The scene humorously leaves room for Lara Croft to make an entrance, suggesting a potential future collaboration.

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This release aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to embrace multiplatform gaming, following the footsteps of other Xbox titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Doom: The Dark Ages. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has already garnered 4 million players on its initial platforms, a number expected to surge with its PS5 debut.

In a notable endorsement, Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, praised Troy Baker's performance in The Great Circle. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Ford humorously remarked, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it." Ford's approval underscores the high-quality portrayal of the beloved character in this latest adventure.