Indiana Jones and the Great Circlebrought 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 givingIndiana Jones and the Great Circlefans 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 inThe 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. WithThe Great Circle’s DLC being namedThe Order of Giants, it only makes sense forthe Nephilim Orderto play a large role in the story, especially Locus.
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 Giantscan 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 bythe 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 forTheOrder of Giants, and utilizing AI to recreate his voice likeness would be disrespectful. Even if Locus doesn’t return inTheOrder of Giants, getting a more expansive look into the organization is teasing a treasure trove of thrillingIndiana Jonescontent.
Tony Todd’s most recent performance was inFinal Destination: Bloodlines. His resume includes cult classics likeCandymanandThe Crow.
Everything Known About Indiana Jones' Order of Giants Expansion, So Far
In trueIndiana Jonesfashion,The Order of Giantspromises a healthy dose of puzzles, historical landmarks, mystery, and danger around every corner. After the success ofThe Great Circle,moreIndiana Jonesgamesseem destined to come in the future, but only time will tell.
The Order of the Giantslaunches on September 4.
The Order of Giantsexpansion is definitely a good sign, though, that Microsoft is interested in expandingthe world ofIndiana Jonesin gaming. With the film franchise seemingly coming to an end afterIndiana 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 fascinatingIndiana Joneslore to explore, and afterThe Order of Giants, it will be exciting to see if the expansion helps pave the way for more chapters to be made. The wait forThe Order of Giantsis 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
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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 JONESLive 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 AWAITSTravel 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 ACTIONIndiana’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 DISCOVERYVenture 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?
