- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- Release Date: May 12, 2026
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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May 12, 2026The arrival of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2 brings with it all the magic and adventure of the original work by MachineGames, but it comes at a steep price. While the blend of exploration, puzzles, and action remains rock-solid and perfectly in line with the spirit of the films, the port suffers from significant technical compromises. Between framerate drops, pop-in, and evident visual downgrades, the title struggles to maintain stability, especially during chaotic sequences and when playing in Docked mode. Despite a stealth AI that isn’t always brilliant, it remains a great adventure; however, the purchase is recommended only if the Nintendo ecosystem is your sole gaming platform. Otherwise, look elsewhere to enjoy the title at its full potential.
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May 18, 2026Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2 is a commendable port. Despite technical compromises like dynamic resolution (540p-1080p docked, 360p-720p handheld) and texture compression to fit a 64GB cartridge, it impressively retains ray-traced global illumination and runs locally at 30 FPS. While frame drops occur in busy areas and textures are noticeably reduced, especially in handheld mode, the game delivers a visually faithful and well-optimized experience for the hybrid console, avoiding cloud streaming or large downloads. The HD Rumble implementation is also praised.
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May 16, 2026The Switch 2 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is absolutely not the best version, but if you can live with a somewhat inconsistent framerate, there's still plenty of fun to be had here.
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May 12, 2026Dr. Jones does what he can with what he has, alongside MachineGames and Bethesda. It is a game that shines in every way thanks to its nostalgia and a unique adventure starring the legendary archaeologist, but it is somewhat held back by the lack of polish in its port. With a few improvements, some patches, and better texture handling, the game could end up being as good as its versions on other consoles.
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May 12, 2026Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2 is another miracle port for the console. Gone are the days of playing third party games on a Nintendo console and feeling like you’re getting a sub-par experience. Despite some necessary concessions, this is a good port of a great game and you’ll enjoy your time with Indy here as much as you would anywhere else. [Switch 2 impressions]
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May 12, 2026While we need a bit more time to test later portions of the game on Nintendo Switch 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is one of the better Switch 2 ports so far in the AAA space, retaining the game’s identity and delivering a solid portable experience. It isn’t as good as the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 or even the recent Dynasty Warriors: Origins port, but I like it more than Final Fantasy VII Rebirth based on that demo. Stay tuned for our final score in the near future. [Review in Progress]
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May 13, 2026MachineGames handled the port internally, without relying on specialized third-party studios; while the result is generally convincing, it involves certain technical choices that are worth knowing about before making a purchase.
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May 12, 2026All of the inherent strengths of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle remain in place on the Switch 2, and it performs surprisingly well overall. If the team can improve some of the lighting and shadowing issues, it would be a nigh-on perfect port, of one of the best games of recent years. [Switch 2 impressions]