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Report: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches this December, Avowed in November

And Starfield's Shattered Space expansion could arrive in September.

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Report: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches this December, Avowed in November​

And Starfield's Shattered Space expansion could arrive in September.
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Yesterday it was announced that Xbox would be holding its mega games summer showcase on the 9th of June. While we're all expecting Call of Duty news to follow the regular showcase, what is going to be packed in that initial show remains largely unknown.

However, a new report from The Verge's Tom Warren might indicate some release windows we'll see announced at this showcase. Namely, Warren expects that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will see a December launch date, with Avowed getting a November one.

We already know Avowed is set for Autumn/Fall this year, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is slated for some time in 2024. Starfield's Shattered Space expansion is also meant to launch this Autumn, and we could see it in September. Of course, these aren't officially confirmed, so take them with your prescribed pinch of salt.

 

[diffusionx]

Last time they showed Avowed it looked ROUGH and on track for a delay.

 

[Punished Miku]

Starfield, Avowed, Indiana Jones.

Sounds like a lovely way to end the year to me.

 

[SlimySnake]

Pretty decent year for MS. Those 2018 purchases of Ninja Theory and Obsidian took 6 years to bear fruit but they are going to have 3 AAA first party games this year after 3 last year which is as consistent as Ive ever seen from MS first party.

 

[intbal]

I really wish I could get excited about Indiana Jones, but...

 

[Zathalus]

Looking forward to Indiana Jones. Avowed looks quite dreadful so far.

 

[adamsapple]

Last time they showed Avowed it looked ROUGH and on track for a delay.

They showed the game back in January, the release date* is almost a full year away from it.

* not confirmed

 

[Ozriel]

Last time they showed Avowed it looked ROUGH and on track for a delay.

It certainly didn’t look THAT rough, and 9 months is more than enough time to polish up the title significantly for release.

It definitely needs polish and I hope they implement the feedback about the combat like they said they would.

Pretty decent year for MS. Those 2018 purchases of Ninja Theory and Obsidian took 6 years to bear fruit but they are going to have 3 AAA first party games this year after 3 last year which is as consistent as Ive ever seen from MS first party.

At least 5, when you add CoD and Flight Sim 2024.

 

[Varteras]

Last time they showed Avowed it looked ROUGH and on track for a delay.

Same with the first time they showed the gameplay. In fact, I'd argue the most recent showing made it look worse. Still holding out hope, though. I think Obsidian is one of their top studios. They deserve better than being looked at as Other Bethesda. I've been wanting Avowed to prove it's the other way around.

 

[Mr Moose]

Is that a good time to launch? Near CoD?
Hopefully they are good games and sell well.

 

[diffusionx]

It certainly didn’t look THAT rough, and 9 months is more than enough time to polish up the title significantly for release.

Yes it did lmao.

 

[adamsapple]

Is that a good time to launch? Near CoD?
Hopefully they are good games and sell well.

I don't think there's much of an overlap between the CoD audience and the Indiana Jones or Avowed audience, tbh.

Pretty decent year for MS. Those 2018 purchases of Ninja Theory and Obsidian took 6 years to bear fruit but they are going to have 3 AAA first party games this year after 3 last year which is as consistent as Ive ever seen from MS first party.

4.

Call of Duty is first party too

 

[gothmog]

I don't care when these games come out as long as they're good. I hope you're listening, Microsoft.

 

[Punished Miku]

Yes it did lmao.

Environments look phenomenal. It's an Unreal 5 game.

Characters look rough, and they need to make the magic effects look better.

Being Obsidian, the main draw will be the RPG elements and story hopefully. Not expecting top tier graphics in all areas. Graphics wont really matter a ton if it's fun and turns out to have an interesting story.

 

[rhodesianshepard]

Interesting to see a big game coming out in December. You don't tend to see it because it won't be able to qualify for any big rewards. Doubt Microsoft cares, but Sony rushed out SM2 in late November for that reason

 

[adamsapple]

Interesting to see a big game coming out in December. You don't tend to see it because it won't be able to qualify for any big rewards. Doubt Microsoft cares, but Sony rushed out SM2 in late November for that reason

Cyberpunk (and Avatar for what it's worth) were December games.

They're likely going to miss out on The Game Awards but like you said, I doubt they care that much. They probably want a good game out, not a rushed one, to avoid criticism.

 

[Punished Miku]

Cyberpunk (and Avatar for what it's worth) were December games.

They're likely going to miss out on The Game Awards but like you said, I doubt they care that much. They probably want a good game out, not a rushed one, to avoid criticism.

Might be a Disney call also. Avatar / Star Wars are always December in theaters.

 

[BosmerCulter]

Last time they showed Avowed it looked ROUGH and on track for a delay.

It's Obsidian. They NEVER made a good looking game of their existence.

 

[Pop]

More free* games, thanks Phil

*a dollar

 

[BennyBlanco]

I actually hope Avowed gets delayed. Hopefully Ms learned their lesson with Redfall not to push shit out the door when it’s not ready. I have faith in Obsidian.

 

[Sethbacca]

Indy FPS is a miss for me, but I'm hoping Avowed ends up being something worth playing. Starfield is likely to remain a mehhhhh

 

[rhodesianshepard]

Same with the first time they showed the gameplay. In fact, I'd argue the most recent showing made it look worse. Still holding out hope, though. I think Obsidian is one of their top studios. They deserve better than being looked at as Other Bethesda. I've been wanting Avowed to prove it's the other way around.

What have Obsidian developed to earn that reputation? They have shown to be a very solid AA studio. I would take Arkane(Lyon), Tango games, and Machine Games all over Obsidian when it comes to Bethesda studios. Fallout New Vegas was their one beloved game, which used the assets from Fallout 3. Obsidian has not shown the ability to make a great AAA from the ground up. Avowed looks to be on the same scale as The Outer World, which I wouldn't even classify as a AAA game

 

[Xyphie]

4.

Call of Duty is first party too

It's 5 including Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred if one counts Activision titles.

 

[Topher]

Avowed started out looking great, but honestly I'm not enthusiastic about where they went with the game. Indy.....just going to have to wait and see. I still think first person was a mistake. Hope I'm wrong about both.

 

[Woopah]

Looks like Sony is having a strong start to 2024, and MS will have a strong finish.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Pretty decent year for MS. Those 2018 purchases of Ninja Theory and Obsidian took 6 years to bear fruit but they are going to have 3 AAA first party games this year after 3 last year which is as consistent as Ive ever seen from MS first party.

They have to be good though, and they weren’t good last year

 

[Punished Miku]

Pretty decent year for MS. Those 2018 purchases of Ninja Theory and Obsidian took 6 years to bear fruit but they are going to have 3 AAA first party games this year after 3 last year which is as consistent as Ive ever seen from MS first party.

And it's pretty easy to see how it lines up for the year after also. ID Software, Gears, South of Midnight, plus whatever else. Clockwork Revolution. They may have finally gotten their release cadence set up.

 

[Varteras]

What have Obsidian developed to earn that reputation? They have shown to be a very solid AA studio. I would take Arkane(Lyon), Tango games, and Machine Games all over Obsidian when it comes to Bethesda studios. Fallout New Vegas was their one beloved game, which used the assets from Fallout 3. Obsidian has not shown the ability to make a great AAA from the ground up. Avowed looks to be on the same scale as The Outer World, which I wouldn't even classify as a AAA game

It's my opinion you meanie!

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Pretty decent year for MS. Those 2018 purchases of Ninja Theory and Obsidian took 6 years to bear fruit but they are going to have 3 AAA first party games this year after 3 last year which is as consistent as Ive ever seen from MS first party.

They actually have to be good games. The studios making them are good, but at this point I expect them to underwhelm at best or be shitty at worst. The track record for MS games just isn't there for me to have hope.

 

[SlimySnake]

They actually have to be good games. The studios making them are good, but at this point I expect them to underwhelm at best or be shitty at worst. The track record for MS games just isn't there for me to have hope.

True. I thought redfall and starfield missed the mark, but i liked forza. 1 out of 3 is not good but at least they are showing up. I remember years where they had zero games.

I think this year, i just know i wont like Hellblade 2 and Avowed, but at least they will be graphics showpieces for the console. And thats what first party is for.

 

[rhodesianshepard]

Cyberpunk (and Avatar for what it's worth) were December games.

They're likely going to miss out on The Game Awards but like you said, I doubt they care that much. They probably want a good game out, not a rushed one, to avoid criticism.

Cyberpunk is not a great example. It's original release date was November, and even with an extra 3 weeks, it was still in an unplayable state on last gen consoles.

Regardless, it's cool a big game is coming out in December. I don't really care about game awards, but usually publishers, and especially the studios do. Which is why I think it is unique to see big games come out in December

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

True. I thought redfall and starfield missed the mark, but i liked forza. 1 out of 3 is not good but at least they are showing up. I remember years where they had zero games.

I think this year, i just know i wont like Hellblade 2 and Avowed, but at least they will be graphics showpieces for the console. And thats what first party is for.

I’m just hoping Indy is ok

Hellblade and Avowed do nothing for me but I’ll give them a shot, if only for HB2’s visuals and it’s only 4 hours long

Pretty weak year imho.

 

[adamsapple]

True. I thought redfall and starfield missed the mark, but i liked forza. 1 out of 3 is not good but at least they are showing up. I remember years where they had zero games.

I think this year, i just know i wont like Hellblade 2 and Avowed, but at least they will be graphics showpieces for the console. And thats what first party is for.

Avowed is reportedly using Nanite and Lumen, so it may end up being a dark-horse tech candidate too.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

True. I thought redfall and starfield missed the mark, but i liked forza. 1 out of 3 is not good but at least they are showing up. I remember years where they had zero games.

I think this year, i just know i wont like Hellblade 2 and Avowed, but at least they will be graphics showpieces for the console. And thats what first party is for.

Forza is not exactly a complex game. Its a game that is constantly getting remade (same with Gran Turismo). Forza is good for what it is, but it's also the hardest of franchises MS owns to screw up.

 

[LordCBH]

In for Avowed. No real desire to play an FPS Indy game.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Avowed is reportedly using Nanite and Lumen, so it may end up being a dark-horse tech candidate too.

We know what it looks like and it ain’t that lol

 

[YOU PC BRO?!]

Last time they showed Avowed it looked ROUGH and on track for a delay.

Agreed, the enemy AI in particular looked genuinely terrible. I would add that the dialogue they showed was almost as cringe inducing as Forspokens…

 

[Punished Miku]

We know what it looks like and it ain’t that lol

The environments look great. Not sure why people can't see it. It's nanite rock look typical to Unreal 5.

 

[diffusionx]

Environments look phenomenal. It's an Unreal 5 game.

Characters look rough, and they need to make the magic effects look better.

Being Obsidian, the main draw will be the RPG elements and story hopefully. Not expecting top tier graphics in all areas. Graphics wont really matter a ton if it's fun and turns out to have an interesting story.

Feel like I'm getting gaslit here.



That is not what I would call "phenomenal." The story part they showed also looked stupid.

I want the game to be good. I'm not trying to be a hater. It just didn't look like it was going to be ready for 2024, although I suppose they could squeeze it in on December 13th or whatever if they feel it's ready.

It's Obsidian. They NEVER made a good looking game of their existence.

I dunno I thought Pillars of Eternity looked good.

 

[Varteras]

Forza is not exactly a complex game. Its a game that is constantly getting remade (same with Gran Turismo). Forza is good for what it is, but it's also the hardest of franchises MS owns to screw up.

Same reasoning why I stopped giving Playground the credit that I did and instead will wait to see how Fable shakes out.

 

[rhodesianshepard]

It's my opinion you meanie!

Haha, I know. If it was only you saying it I wouldn't have said anything. But so many people love Obsidian and I just don't get it. At least when it comes to developing AAA games

 

[Punished Miku]

Feel like I'm getting gaslit here.



That is not what I would call "phenomenal." The story part they showed also looked stupid.

I want the game to be good. I'm not trying to be a hater. It just didn't look like it was going to be ready for 2024, although I suppose they could squeeze it in on December 13th or whatever if they feel it's ready.

I dunno I thought Pillars of Eternity looked good.

I mean, this is Obsidian. They're a AA studio. This is the best looking environments they've ever made by a large margin. I don't think they're Naughty Dog or anything, but this looks great for Obsidian. Did you see that waterfall area? The water looks 100x better than Starfield.

Characters and magic effects look rough.

 

[Ristifer]

Hopefully they polish Avowed up the ass, but I'm still looking forward to these titles. Most likely means I'll be disappointed, but oh well.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Last time they showed Avowed it looked ROUGH and on track for a delay.

Well, that was quite a while ago, and this is where crunch comes in. When they signed up to be videogame developers, it would reasonably be expected that there would be crunch near the shipping deadline.
Buckle up ladies......get ready for some 18 hour days!!!

 

[Elbereth]

Gamepass will earn its keep later this year.

 

[DragonNCM]

I don't know....something is not clicking for me about Indiana Jones

 

[Games of Today]

I really wish I could get excited about Indiana Jones, but...

That person really loves Indidana Jone's masculine ad patriarchal energy. They also love how famine Marion Ravenwood is and how she has to be rescued by a man.

 

[adamsapple]

We know what it looks like and it ain’t that lol

People had issues with the character models the last time the game was shown, no one really had a bad opinion about the games world and how the environments look, at least that's what I recall.

 

[Varteras]

Haha, I know. If it was only you saying it I wouldn't have said anything. But so many people love Obsidian and I just don't get it. At least when it comes to developing AAA games

Well I'll definitely admit that there are people who love them for the wrong reason. That being who their owner is these days. That being said, my friends and I preferred Obsidian entries in franchises like Fallout and KoTOR. Mind you, when I say I think Obsidian is one of their best studios, keep in mind that's not a particularly high bar for me. It's like winning a medal at the special olympics. I've just always felt they were better than Bethesda, whom I saw people many times compare them to. Should also keep in mind that I've never been a big Bethesda fan, either. A top dog studio over a decade ago but way beyond their prime these days.

 

[balls of snow]

Better lineup than last year. That december date for Indiana Jones is totally going to be delayed to 2025 though.