MachineGames confirms no dogs will be harmed in the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This decision marks a departure from the studio's previous work, notably the Wolfenstein series, which featured animal combat.
Creative Director Jens Andersson explained to IGN that Indiana Jones's character and the game's family-friendly nature influenced this choice. While players will engage in combat with human enemies, any canine encounters will be non-lethal, focusing on scaring dogs away rather than harming them.
Launching December 9th on Xbox Series X|S and PC (PS5 release Spring 2025), Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set in 1937. The narrative follows Indy's pursuit of stolen artifacts, taking him on a globe-trotting adventure from the Vatican to Egyptian pyramids and beyond. His trusty whip will be used for both traversal and combat, but thankfully, not against our four-legged friends.
This commitment to animal welfare offers a refreshing change of pace in the action-adventure genre. For further details on gameplay, explore our related article.
