Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is experiencing faster sales on the PlayStation 5 compared to Xbox and Steam, according to findings from an analytics firm. While nearly 5 million Xbox users have engaged with the game, most accessed it through the Game Pass subscription service. The success of the game has prompted Microsoft to hint at a sequel, which reflects its performance across multiple platforms. The game originally launched in December 2024 and made its way to the PS5 on April 17, 2025.
Developed by MachineGames, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle received positive reviews, leading many PS5 players to eagerly await its release on their preferred console. This anticipation may account for the sales differences now noted in the recent analytics report. According to Alinea Analytics, the PS5 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle sold over 117,200 units within the first week, outpacing Steam’s 91,200 units in the same timeframe. Alinea’s market analysis head, Rhys Elliott, pointed out that the majority of the Xbox players discovered the game through Game Pass rather than traditional console sales, highlighting the phenomenon of “subscription cannibalization.”
Interestingly, the game sold more copies during early access on Steam than it did on PS5, reflecting a heightened sense of urgency among players at the game’s initial launch. Additionally, a significant number of gamers, over 1.5 million, have wishlisted the game on Steam, suggesting a sustained interest that could contribute to long-term sales. Despite the game’s overall success, some PS5 owners expressed frustration over the physical disc’s limited data capacity, requiring a substantial download to fully access the game. Nevertheless, with the positive reception, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has confirmed that the company is excited about the potential for a sequel in the Indiana Jones series.