“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” is now available in Early Access for Premium Edition buyers. I played this exciting adventure from Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames on Xbox Series X, but PC players who are entering Early Access through Steam are enjoying a special feature.
As shared on X (Twitter) by @MauroNL3, “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” allows players on Steam to use Xbox cloud save games. This feature allows players to swap between their Xbox console and the PC version on Steam without losing progress.
Cloud saves are exclusive between Xbox and Steam.
Xbox games already support shared cloud saves via Xbox Play Anywhere through the Xbox app on PC. Some online-focused Xbox games, like Obsidian Entertainment’s “Grounded” or Rare’s “Sea of Thieves,” already support universal saves between consoles and Steam. However, this feature is new as a dedicated feature on Steam for a single-player game, and it makes me wonder if it could become standard in the future.
Feedback: Will cloud saves become standard between Xbox and Steam games in the future?
This is a great addition, and it’s definitely something I’d like to see become standard in the future. I frequently switch between my gaming PC and Xbox Series X. While this isn’t a big deal for some games, for big first-party titles like “Starfield,” it can be frustrating not to have my progress carry over. If this is a standardized feature for future first-party games like “Avowed” and “DOOM: The Dark Ages,” I’ll definitely be using it.
Future Possibilities
Who knows where else this feature could lead? Cross-buy seems exceptionally unlikely, but there could be deeper Xbox integration on Steam, with additional features that make the platform more similar no matter where you’re playing.
Conclusion
In the meantime, if you’re considering diving into the world of Nazi-punching archaeology, read my review, where I wrote that “From the way each line is delivered to the way a scene is shot, the team at MachineGames understands what makes Indiana Jones special. This is a game that can sit proudly alongside the original trilogy.”
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” is currently available in Early Access for Premium Edition buyers. The Standard Edition is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass on December 9. A PlayStation 5 version is also in development and is set to launch in spring 2025.
FAQs
Q. What is the new feature for “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” on Steam?
A. The new feature allows players on Steam to use Xbox cloud save games, enabling them to switch between their Xbox console and the PC version without losing progress.
Q. Are cloud saves exclusive to “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle”?
A. Yes, cloud saves for this feature are exclusive between Xbox and Steam specifically for “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.”
Q. Will cloud saves become standard across all Xbox and Steam games in the future?
A. While it’s currently uncertain, many players hope that cloud saves will become a standard feature for future first-party games, enhancing cross-platform play.
Q. What other Xbox games support universal saves between consoles and Steam?
A. Some online-focused Xbox games, such as Obsidian Entertainment’s “Grounded” and Rare’s “Sea of Thieves,” already support universal saves between consoles and Steam.
Q. When will “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” be available on other platforms?
A. The Standard Edition will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass on December 9.A PlayStation 5 version is also set to launch in spring 2025.