'A wholly original story': Bethesda's untitled Indiana Jones game beckons

Loyal fans of the whip-cracking, snake-loathing archaeologist, rejoice! Bethesda Softworks, the maestro behind fan-favorite franchises like Fallout and Elder Scrolls, has dropped a tantalizing teaser for their upcoming Indiana Jones video game.

A Wholly Original Story in the Making

In the Twitter announcement in 2021 that got gamers everywhere at the edge of their seats, Bethesda promised, "A new Indiana Jones game with an original story is in development". And this isn't just any ordinary team-up; Bethesda's partnering with MachineGames, the Swedish developer renowned for the Wolfenstein series, as reported by the Independent. With the game being executive produced by none other than Todd Howard and developed in collaboration with LucasfilmGames, there's much to look forward to.

'Very Excited to Share Today’s News!'

The announcement was coupled with a CGI-laden video flaunting classic Indiana Jones artifacts, underscored by the franchise's iconic theme. Although Bethesda confessed that, "It'll be some time before we have more to reveal", the news itself was enough to whet the appetite of fans worldwide.

Indiana Jones has graced the gaming world in the past with gems like 'Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb' and 'Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings.' But this forthcoming title has a special buzz around it, mainly due to the involvement of renowned developers and the promise of a fresh narrative.

Harrison Ford's adventurous academic, Dr. Henry Jones Jr., is set to return in the virtual realm and on the big screen with a film sequel currently in the pipeline.

Xbox Exclusivity Speculation

In an interesting twist, Bethesda's forthcoming acquisition by Microsoft led to whispers of Xbox exclusivity for the Indiana Jones game. Xbox boss Phil Spencer stirred the speculation pot further, hinting that console exclusivity on future Bethesda games would be determined "on a case-by-case basis."

While the wait continues for further revelations about the game, one thing is for sure - this venture marks an exciting chapter in Bethesda's storybook and the legacy of the Indiana Jones franchise.

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