Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants vs Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

• Perspective: Primarily First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1937 Globe-Trotting Adventure
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, Nintendo Switch 2 (2026)
• Unique Feature: An authentic 'lost adventure' for Indiana Jones, presented primarily in a unique first-person perspective that maximizes immersion and sets it apart from other games in the genre.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1964 Soviet Jungle (Cold War)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: A faithful, ground-up remake of a classic, preserving the original story and voice work while completely overhauling the visuals in Unreal Engine 5 and modernizing the controls.

• Gina Lombardi: The game is a single-player experience. Indy's primary companion is Gina Lombardi, who assists him in specific missions, providing narrative context, solving puzzles, and helping in combat.
  Human (AI)

• Artifacts: Hidden historical and mythological items that provide deep lore and context about the ancient sites Indy explores.
• Fieldwork Notes: Optional discoveries that fill out Indy's journal and can lead to side quests or 'Mysteries' within the game's open-hub areas.

• Kerotan Frogs: Small, green toy frogs hidden in every single area of the game. Finding and shooting all 64 of them unlocks a special reward like the Stealth Camo.
• Medical Plants & Fungi: Flora found throughout the jungle that can be collected and used to craft medical supplies to treat specific injuries like cuts, broken bones, and burns.
• Food (Fauna): The jungle is filled with various animals (snakes, frogs, birds, fish) that Snake can hunt and eat to restore his stamina gauge.

• Action-Adventure
• Archaeology
• 1930s
• Pulp Adventure
• First-Person
• Puzzle
• Stealth
• World War II

• Stealth
• Espionage
• Cold War
• Jungle Survival
• Betrayal
• Patriotism
• Nuclear Deterrence
• Action-Adventure

• Bullwhip: Primary Tool / Melee
  Indy's iconic multi-tool. Used for traversal, puzzle-solving, and combat to disarm, distract, and strike enemies.
• Fists: Melee
  The primary form of combat. The game features a weighty and impactful first-person brawling system.
• Improvised Weapons: Melee
  Players are encouraged to use a wide variety of environmental objects as makeshift weapons, from shovels to violins.
• Firearms: Ranged
  Includes period-accurate pistols and other firearms. Gunplay is intentionally de-emphasized and treated as a last resort, with ammunition being a valuable resource.

• M1911A1: Pistol
  Snake's customized .45 caliber pistol. A reliable and powerful sidearm for both lethal and non-lethal (via tranquilizer darts) engagements.
• AK-47: Assault Rifle
  A common assault rifle carried by Soviet soldiers in the region. Effective in open combat but noisy, compromising stealth.
• SVD Dragunov: Sniper Rifle
  A semi-automatic sniper rifle used for long-range engagements, particularly against enemy sentries and during certain boss fights.
• RPG-7: Rocket Launcher
  A powerful anti-tank rocket launcher, essential for destroying the Shagohod superweapon and other armored targets.
• CQC Knife: Melee Weapon
  An integral part of the Close Quarters Combat system, used for silent takedowns, interrogations, and as a last resort in combat.

• Camouflage Uniforms: Instead of armor, Snake's defense is his stealth. Players collect a variety of camouflage uniforms (e.g., Tiger Stripe, Leaf, Water) that must be equipped to match the current environment, increasing the 'Camo Index' and making Snake harder to see.

• Camouflage Uniforms: A key gameplay mechanic. Players can access a menu at any time to switch Snake's uniform to match their surroundings (trees, grass, rock, water) to increase their stealth effectiveness.
• Face Paint: Similar to uniforms, players can apply various face paints (e.g., Black, Splitter, Woodland) to further increase their Camo Index.

The game does not feature a traditional XP-based leveling system. Progression is tied to discovering new tools, upgrading the iconic whip, and improving Indy's gear. There are separate, adjustable difficulty settings for combat and puzzles, allowing players to tailor the challenge to their preference.

The game features a hybrid design, blending linear, cinematic sequences with large, open-area sandbox hubs. Key locations like the Vatican, the Gizeh plateau in Egypt, and the jungles of Sukhothai are expansive, explorable zones filled with optional side quests, collectibles, and environmental secrets.

• Indiana Jones: Playable Protagonist
  The world's most famous archaeologist and adventurer, on a quest to solve the mystery of the Great Circle. Voiced by Troy Baker.
• Gina Lombardi: Ally
  A resourceful investigative reporter who joins forces with Indy in the Vatican and becomes his key partner throughout the adventure. Voiced by Alessandra Mastronardi.
• Emmerich Voss: Antagonist
  The primary villain. A cunning and ruthless Nazi archaeologist who seeks to harness the power of the Great Circle for the Third Reich.
• Locus: Antagonist
  A physically imposing and mysterious man who serves as a major antagonist, relentlessly pursuing Indy. Voiced by Tony Todd.

• Naked Snake: Playable Protagonist
  A former Green Beret and operative of the elite FOX unit. This mission is the defining moment that sets him on the path to becoming Big Boss.
• The Boss: Antagonist / Mentor
  A legendary soldier who mentored Snake. Her defection and leadership of the Cobra Unit is the central mystery of the game.
• Revolver Ocelot: Rival
  A young, ambitious major in the GRU and commander of the Ocelot Unit. He develops a fierce rivalry with Snake throughout the game.
• EVA: Ally / Femme Fatale
  A fellow American spy sent to assist Snake, though her true motives are unclear. She is a skilled operative and motorcycle rider.
• Colonel Volgin: Antagonist
  A sadistic GRU colonel with the ability to control electricity. He is the primary antagonist driving the development of the Shagohod.

• Main Story Quests
  A cinematic campaign that follows Indiana Jones on a globe-trotting adventure to various ancient sites to uncover the world-shattering secret of the 'Great Circle' before the Nazis do.
• Mysteries & Fieldwork
  Optional, fully-developed side quests found within the game's open-hub areas. These provide additional narrative context, unique puzzles, and valuable rewards.

• Virtuous Mission
  The prologue mission where Snake makes his first HALO jump into the Soviet jungle to locate and extract the defecting scientist, Nikolai Sokolov.
• Operation Snake Eater
  The main campaign. After the Virtuous Mission ends in failure, Snake is sent back in one week later to finish the job: destroy the Shagohod superweapon and eliminate The Boss and her Cobra Unit.

The game is available in a Standard Edition ($69.99) and a Premium Edition ($99.99). The Premium Edition includes three-day early access, a cosmetic outfit, a digital artbook, and access to the 'The Order of Giants' story DLC. It is also available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

A major story expansion, 'The Order of Giants', is set for release on September 4, 2025. This DLC cleverly integrates into the main campaign's early-game Rome hub and features a dynamic difficulty system that scales the challenge based on the player's overall story progression.

• Q: Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle a third-person game like Uncharted?
  A: No, the game is primarily played from a first-person perspective to fully immerse you in the role of Indiana Jones. It seamlessly switches to a third-person view for traversal actions like climbing and swinging, as well as for cutscenes.
• Q: When is the story set?
  A: The story is set in 1937, placing it between the events of the films 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'.
• Q: Is it an open-world game?
  A: It features a hybrid design. It has linear, cinematic story missions, as well as large, semi-open sandbox hubs (like the Vatican and Giza) that are filled with secrets and optional side quests.
• Q: Is the game on Game Pass?
  A: Yes, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was available on day one for subscribers of Xbox Game Pass.

• Q: Is Metal Gear Solid Delta a new story?
  A: No, it is a faithful remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. It features the same story, characters, and level layouts, but with completely new graphics, audio, and modernized gameplay options.
• Q: Are they re-recording the voice lines?
  A: No, Konami has confirmed they are using the original voice actor performances from the 2004 game to preserve the iconic performances of actors like David Hayter (Snake) and Lori Alan (The Boss).
• Q: Do I need to play other Metal Gear games first?
  A: No. Since this story is the very first chronologically in the Metal Gear saga, it is the perfect starting point for newcomers to the series.
• Q: Can I play with the old controls and camera?
  A: Yes, the game will feature a modern third-person control scheme by default, but players will have the option to switch to the 'Legacy Style' which emulates the original's fixed camera perspectives.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. These specifications are for the launch version and reflect the use of the demanding id Tech 7 engine. An SSD is a mandatory requirement for all tiers.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the specific model's cooling and TGP. This is a technologically demanding title, and a modern gaming laptop is advised for a stable experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and maintain a stable 60 FPS.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich and detailed environments will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex physics, enemy AI, and seamless transitions in the semi-open hubs.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in first-person combat and platforming.
• Game Name: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. This information is based on the official PC specifications from Konami, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a ground-up remake in Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are significant, particularly the GPU, with an RTX card being the minimum. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a visually dense game like MGS Delta, a laptop with a powerful CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP GPU is crucial for a stable and immersive experience in the jungle environments.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.
• Game Name: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

• Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be heavily impacted by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Lumen (Global Illumination and Reflections), Nanite (virtualized geometry), and Virtual Shadow Maps. The dense jungle environment will be particularly demanding.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle the advanced graphical features, ray tracing, and maintain a stable 60 FPS.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich and detailed environments will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex physics, enemy AI, and seamless transitions in the semi-open hubs.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in first-person combat and platforming.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to prevent GPU throttling and maintain a consistent framerate while rendering the detailed foliage, lighting, and effects of the Unreal Engine 5 world.
• Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and graphically demanding cutscenes.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's world streaming, physics, and AI without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency and ensure the smoothest possible gameplay, which is important for the game's stealth and CQC mechanics.