Indiana Jones’ The Order of Giants DLC Can Give One Great Circle Character a Final Hurrah

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle brought a brand-new Indy adventure to life, and the promise of more waits on the horizon. The game’s first DLC, The Order of Giants, is giving Indiana Jones and the Great Circle fans a fresh chapter to dive into, and its title is a compelling tease of what to expect.

The Nephilim Order was one of the most important factions introduced in The Great Circle, as Locus, a hulking man who was a member of the group, grew to be one of Indy’s greatest allies in the story. The Nephilim Order is made up of the supposed descendants of fallen angels, which is how its members got their large stature. With The Great Circle‘s DLC being named The Order of Giants, it only makes sense for the Nephilim Order to play a large role in the story, especially Locus.

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Locus Could Get His Time in the Spotlight in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Order of Giants DLC

A Determined Protector of the Great Circle

When players first come face to face with Locus, his enormous size and mysterious nature makes him seem more like a villain than an ally, but that is eventually proven untrue. Locus, and the rest of the Nephilim Order, work to protect the Great Circle, ensuring that its power isn’t put in the hands of men. The Order of Giants can dive even deeper into this secretive group, which could be a great stage for the expansion to showcase more of Locus as a character.

Portrayed by the late, great Tony Todd, Locus was a compelling character in the base game, and getting to learn more about the faction he belongs to is a thrilling promise. Because of Todd’s untimely passing, though, it’s unclear if he was able to record parts for The Order of Giants, and utilizing AI to recreate his voice likeness would be disrespectful. Even if Locus doesn’t return in The Order of Giants, getting a more expansive look into the organization is teasing a treasure trove of thrilling Indiana Jones content.

Everything Known About Indiana Jones’ Order of Giants Expansion, So Far

• The Order of Giants is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass.
• The DLC is set in Rome, as players uncover a secret lying underneath the city.
• A brand-new character, a young priest named Father Ricci, will play an important role.
• A mysterious cult serves as a main threat.

In true Indiana Jones fashion, The Order of Giants promises a healthy dose of puzzles, historical landmarks, mystery, and danger around every corner. After the success of The Great Circle, more Indiana Jones games seem destined to come in the future, but only time will tell.

The Order of Giants expansion is definitely a good sign, though, that Microsoft is interested in expanding the world of Indiana Jones in gaming. With the film franchise seemingly coming to an end after Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, developer MachineGames nailing the series’ tone and Troy Baker’s performance as Indy have proven that video games are a great way for the character to continue his adventures.

There is still plenty of fascinating Indiana Jones lore to explore, and after The Order of Giants, it will be exciting to see if the expansion helps pave the way for more chapters to be made. The wait for The Order of Giants is almost over, and when it finally arrives, it will be thrilling to see if Locus, or one of his allies in the Nephilim Order, plays a major role.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

8/10

Released

December 9, 2024

ESRB

T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence

Developer(s)

MachineGames

Publisher(s)

Bethesda

Engine

id Tech 7

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones™. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.

YOU ARE INDIANA JONES
Live the adventure as Indy in a thrilling story full of exploration, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. As the brilliant archaeologist – famed for his keen intellect, cunning resourcefulness, and trademark humor – you will travel the world in a race against enemy forces to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time.

A WORLD OF MYSTERY AWAITS
Travel from the halls of Marshall College to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, the sunken temples of Sukhothai, and beyond. When a break-in in the dead of night ends in a confrontation with a mysterious colossal man, you must set out to discover the world-shattering secret behind the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact. Forging new alliances and facing familiar enemies, you’ll engage with intriguing characters, use guile and wits to solve ancient riddles, and survive intense set-pieces.

WHIP-CRACKING ACTION
Indiana’s trademark whip remains at the heart of his gear and can be used to distract, disarm, and attack enemies. But the whip isn’t just a weapon, it’s Indy’s most valuable tool for navigating the environment. Swing over unsuspecting patrols and scale walls as you make your way through a striking world. Combine stealth infiltration, melee combat, and gunplay to combat the enemy threat and unravel the mystery.

THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY
Venture through a dynamic mix of linear, narrative-driven gameplay and open-area maps. Indulge your inner explorer and unearth a world of fascinating secrets, deadly traps ,and fiendish puzzles, where anything could potentially hide the next piece of the mystery – or snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?