A new expansion puts Indy in the bowels of the eternal city
Indiana Jones resists hanging the hat and whisk. During the Gamescom Opertura Night Live 2025, The machine guns surprised the public revealing the first large DLC of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Under the title The order of the giantsThis expansion will bring the most famous archaeologist of cinema to explore a mystery hidden under the streets of Rome, with a release date set for the 4 September 2025.
The news was accompanied by a trailer full of wink and, incidentally, with an unexpected revelation: The game will also reach Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026becoming the first title owned by Xbox to be officially announced for the new Nintendo console.
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
The expansion topic promises to bring us back to Indy’s more adventurous side. The plot begins with a meeting between the archaeologist and Father Ricci, a young priest in search of a Roman artifact. What looked like a classic research of relics will end up transforming itself into a dangerous odyssey from catacombs and underground secrets of Rome. According to the official description, there is “the myth of a beast in the hidden depths of the city, guardian of a terrible secret”.
Players must Solve new puzzles in the maximum sewerface unpublished enemies and meet family faces. All this with the characteristic narrative style that Machinegames has already shown to dominate in the main campaign.
Rome, a perfect scenario for Indiana Jones
It is no coincidence that Rome was chosen as the background. The Italian capital combines Historical mysticism and legendary ruins This adapts perfectly to the tone of the saga. From imperial forums to underground passages, the city offers fertile land to introduce local mythologies and new threats. For fans, it is the opportunity to see Indy move through a less explored territory in their previous adventures.
In addition, the title DLC, The order of the giantsOpen the doors to speculations on secret societies and forgotten legends that could connect with the myths of Greco -Roman, adding a new turning point to the narrative universe of the game.
Editions and availability
The expansion will be included in the versions Premium Edition, Collector’s Edition Y Collector Bundle From Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. However, those who prefer to acquire it separately can also do it from its launch. This movement strengthens Microsoft’s strategy to offer attractive contents that expand the life of the game beyond its main campaign.
As for the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 versionIt is a significant step. Microsoft therefore demonstrates his interest in opening his catalog to a new audience, betting on a Historical collaboration between Xbox and Nintendo. For players, this means that they can enjoy the adventure in a hybrid console that, according to the first voices, will have enough power to move great titles.
Indy, an icon that never dies
The Indiana Jones saga has captured the imagination of fans all over the world. From the big screen to comics and video games, the character has reinvented himself several times without losing his essence: The balance between action, mystery and fantastic archeology. This DLC not only adds hours of play, but confirms that Machinegames undertakes to continue to expand this universe with respect to the original legacy and the freshness of new stories.
With this announcement, it is clear that Indy still has a rope for a while. Between the Roman expansion and the landing in the next Nintendo console, the players are preparing for another return to the world in search of impossible millennial secrets and adventures.
