In a nearly 15-minute video, MachineGames reveals exactly what kind of gameplay we can expect in the new Indy story.

In the video, audio director Pete Ward talks about how the upcoming (timed) Xbox exclusive will feature some promising gameplay. The game is built around the charm and ingenuity of our hero. You will be thrown into this story-driven journey where Indiana must search for clues to unravel the mysteries of the Great Circle. This race for answers will take you to ancient crypts, lost civilizations, and more. The focus of this game is adventure. As you venture into the unknown, they want exploration to feel truly rewarding.

They have carefully crafted each environment to encourage players to uncover left-behind clues, discover valuable items, and reveal hidden secrets that can help you on your adventure. While the vividly recreated locations you visit have a clear goal that drives the story forward, you’ll always be tempted to explore the world and discover the many secrets lurking around every corner. Open areas give you the freedom to create your own adventures. In these areas, your curiosity will lead you off the main path to discover new missions and mysteries.

Throughout your adventure, Indiana’s versatile tools will be at your disposal. It’s up to you to find clever uses for each one. This includes Indiana’s camera. Snap photos to reveal historical insights and important clues. Or, if you feel the need, use it to get puzzle clues. The journal is your complete guide. It starts as a blank slate, but becomes a detailed archive of your journey with maps, photos, and letters. It’s a reminder of where you’ve been and, for the keen observer, a hint of where to go next.

Indiana’s greatest tool is his mind. Like Indy, you’ll use yours to navigate buried tombs and unlock forgotten puzzles while avoiding deadly traps. Journal clues, traversal, and decoding are just a few of the things you’ll need to figure out the solutions. Each puzzle is designed to fit seamlessly into the world. They range from small challenges that hide forbidden secrets to epic obstacles that lead to greater mysteries. Solving these puzzles will make you feel like the world’s greatest archaeologist.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Xbox Series and PC (and Game Pass) on December 9, and on PlayStation 5 this spring.

Source: Gematsu