Indiana Jones And The Great Circle: Unlock Times And How To Play Early

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the first-person adventure from MachineGames starring the iconic archaeologist made famous by actor Harrison Ford, is almost here. Now we know when exactly players will be able to start their globe-trotting adventure, including when those who upgrade to the game’s pricier editions will be able to begin.

As revealed by a countdown timer on Xbox consoles and the Xbox app for PC, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will unlock for most players on December 8 at 7 PM ET. That includes those playing via Game Pass. Below is the full timezone breakdown.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Unlock Times

December 8 (North and South America)

• 4 PM PT
• 5 PM MST
• 6 PM CST
• 7 PM ET

December 9 (Europe and Asia)

• 12 AM GMT
• 1 AM CET
• 8 AM JST
• 9 AM AEDT

How to play early

Those who have purchased the Premium or Collector’s Edition of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle can actually start seeking fortune and glory three days early, starting on December 5. Game Pass users can upgrade to the Premium Edition for $35 (or $100 for those buying the full game without Game Pass) to play early and score a few bonuses like a Temple of Doom outfit and a future story DLC, the Order of the Giants. Below is when the game will unlock for Premium and Collector’s Edition owners.

December 5 (North and South America)

• 4 PM PT
• 5 PM MST
• 6 PM CST
• 7 PM ET

December 6 (Europe and Asia)

• 12 AM GMT
• 1 AM CET
• 8 AM JST
• 9 AM AEDT

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector’s Edition is currently available for preorder on Amazon and includes the three-day head start alongside a steelbook case, journal, and globe. MachineGames recently revealed their Indy adventure is their longest game to date and features nearly four hours of cutscenes. For those interested in playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PC, a $1 PC Game Pass trial for new users will let you do just that. Those hoping to play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PlayStation 5, however, will have to wait until Spring 2025.